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People decorated their cars with messages highlighting the history of Black Lives Matter before taking part in a procession through the city.
Local
4 weeks ago
Annual Black Lives Matter procession continues tradition of advocacy and unity

People decorated their cars with messages highlighting the history of Black Lives Matter before taking part in a procession through the city.

Tick Walking on Human Skin Seeking Place to Feed on Blood
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4 weeks ago
Health officials warn central IL residents to watch out for ticks this summer

According to the Illinois Department of Public Health, ticks can spread illnesses including Lyme disease, Rocky Mountain spotted fever, alpha-gal syndrome and ehrlichiosis.

The former Sangamo Club in downtown Springfield is about to have a new owner.
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4 weeks ago
Former Sangamo Club could become housing –SBJ

Asking price for the former Sangamo Club was around $600,000.

Man in a dark suit and light blue polka-dot tie speaks at a microphone in a formal chamber.
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4 weeks ago
Illinois lawmakers fail to pass Bears bill despite goal line push

Senate approves bill aimed at addressing concerns, but House punts the issue.

House Democrats surround Rep. Robyn Gabel, D-Evanston, as they vote on the fiscal year 2027 budget in the early hours of June 1, 2026. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Jerry Nowicki)
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4 weeks ago
Session slog ends in $56B budget, new taxes on social media companies, crypto, fantasy sports

Gas tax increase suspended while new taxes on businesses plug revenue hole.

Excited Chicago Bears fan in an orange jersey and beanie throws up a Bears glove while holding a beer at the stadium in celebration.
Local
4 weeks ago
Hope remains, but time is short, for a Bears bill

A budget bill awaits debate and vote.

Illinois State Museum
Route 66 100th Anniversary Guide
4 weeks ago
Route 66 exhibit opens at Illinois State Museum

Museum officials said the collection includes a variety of Route 66 memorabilia, such as vintage souvenirs, neon signs, fiberglass advertising figures and Burma-Shave signs.

Chicago White Sox's Munetaka Murakami bats during the eighth inning of a baseball game against the San Diego Padres Sunday, May 3, 2026, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)
Sports
4 weeks ago
White Sox place slugger Munetaka Murakami on IL, call up INF Jacob Gonzalez

Following Friday’s 4-3 win over Detroit in 10 innings, Venable told reporters he thought Murakami might miss “a couple of weeks” after he got hurt beating out a double play in the third inning.

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4 weeks ago
Fun all around Springfield is on its way in June

Amy Beadle of Visit Springfield Stopped by The WTAX Morning NewsWatch to discuss all these amazing events.

State Rep. Barbara Flynn Currie, speaking on the Illinois House floor.
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4 weeks ago
Honoring ‘The Notorious BFC’

Much still undone at the Capitol.

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