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Gov. JB Pritzker plays Connect 4 with children following an event to open a new sports park in Springfield on April 28, 2026. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Jerry Nowicki)
Local
1 month ago
Pritzker signs new laws on birth control, AI regulations, play-based learning

Governor signed 31 bills Friday as he continues evaluating measures.

Crime
1 month ago
Family targeted in mass shooting that left 5 dead in Illinois, police say

Two more people were wounded, and two teenagers, ages 15 and 16, were in custody, police said.

A swimmer dives into Cedar Lake during an extreme heat warning Monday, July 13, 2026, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Ellen Schmidt)
National
1 month ago
No relief from the heat as many US cities will see record overnight temperatures

Health experts say that high overnight temperatures are particularly dangerous because there’s no time for the body’s core temperature to cool down and recover from daytime heat.

Basketball player in white #15 drives to the hoop while two defenders in blue contest the shot.
Sports
1 month ago
Jazz guard Trey Alexander taken from court on stretcher in NBA Summer League game

Alexander, who signed a two-way deal with Utah last week, made contact with the Bulls’ Caleb Wilson while driving toward the basket and, after tossing the ball toward the hoop, went behind the basket clutching his side or abdomen.

teen girl with birth control pills Combined Oral Contraceptive Pill, COCP show up happy smile
Local
1 month ago
Pritzker signs plan expanding birth control access for minors

Republicans argue that parents should be involved in any discussion about birth control. They also said this law could harm many young girls across the state.

Fruits and vegetables are pictured at a County Market grocery store in Springfield. The items are eligible for purchase under the federal SNAP program. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Andrew Campbell)
Local
1 month ago
Cyclosporiasis outbreak: Local doctors urge produce safety

Cyclosporiasis is a parasitic illness linked to fresh fruits and vegetables.

Springfield Lucky Horseshoes
Local
1 month ago
The Springfield Lucky Horseshoes’ Chief Storyteller is stepping down

Chief Storyteller Jamie Toole and his wife Melissa Gaynor-Toole will be stepping away from their respective roles. Toole stopped by The WTAX Morning Newswatch to discuss the topic at hand.

Aerial view of the Illinois State Capitol dome and Springfield skyline under a dramatic sunset
Local
1 month ago
Downtown Springfield, Inc. wants to improve art downtown

Included are pop-up art displays and dowtown murals.

Chicago White Sox Logo
Sports
1 month ago
The White Sox and Rays — 2 division leaders — also had the top 2 picks in baseball’s draft

Here are a few teams that actually reached 90 wins the same year they had the top pick.

"The Fountain on 66" is now closed.
Local
1 month ago
‘The Fountain’ runs dry: Restaurant on Route 66 closes after less than a year

The Springfield Business Journal reports the restaurant known as “The Fountain” on 9th Street is now closed, after just a year in operation.

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