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IL State News
10 hours ago
Hottest Mays in Illinois since 1895

Stacker compiled a ranking of the hottest Mays in Illinois since 1895 using data from the National Centers for Environmental Information

City council chamber: screen shows 'Current Speaker Jim Langfelder' at 3:53 as Mayor Misty Buscher speaks from the central podium with the Springfield, Illinois seal behind her.
Local
14 hours ago
Council guts, passes BOS expansion resolution

Ex-alderman and ex-mayor voice concerns.

Local
1 day ago
Christian County man denied pretrial release after not guilty plea for shaking a child

21-year-old Bryan Klee faces between 6 to 30 years in prison if found guilty.

Local
1 day ago
Macoupin County man sentence to 16 years for child sexual abuse materials

38-year-old Jacob Rogers was arrested in April 2022 and sentenced Tuesday after a guilty plea.

Man in a dark suit and red tie speaking at a wooden podium with a microphone, stands before a blue curtain.
Local
1 day ago
Tracy speaks to manufacturers, merchant groups in Springfield

“Don’t vote crazy; vote for Tracy!”

Sangamon County Board Chair Andy Van Meter speaks on WTAX.
Business
1 day ago
Transit project continues moving on, Van Meter says

Sangamon County Board Chair, Andy Van Meter stopped by the WTAX Morning NewsWatch to give us some insider on all the projects that are coming to the capital city.

HoneyBaked Ham says it wants to locate in Springfield.
Local
1 day ago
‘One of America’s most beloved legacy brands’ is looking at locating in Springfield

HoneyBaked Ham is looking at opening more locations in a number of states, including Illinois.

A player from the Joliet Slammers gives away a foul ball to spectators at the kickoff baseball game on April 30 at the Old Joliet Prison. (Medill Illinois News Bureau photo by Julia Levy)
Route 66 100th Anniversary Guide
1 day ago
Big House Ballgame at Old Joliet Prison kicks off Route 66 festivities

The Joliet Slammers played the Gateway Grizzlies before fans celebrating Illinois and Hollywood history.

A Route 66 centennial logo ornament hung on display at Cozy Dog Drive In. (Medill Illinois News Bureau photo by Chloe Park)
Route 66 100th Anniversary Guide
1 day ago
‘More than just a road’: Illinois communities celebrate Route 66’s centennial (WITH PHOTOS)

Museums, diners and roadside attractions spruce up as the ‘Mother Road’ turns 100.

Ceremony at a memorial statue with uniformed attendees, a wreath, and a speaker at a podium.
Local
1 day ago
Remembering the fallen

One line-of-duty death is still one too many, says fire marshal spokesman.