Crime
2 years ago
Coroner releases name of pedestrian killed on Dirksen

Sangamon County Coroner Jim Allmon has identified the pedestrian who died after being struck by a motor vehicle on April 7.

Agriculture
2 years ago
The challenges climate change poses to agriculture

Climate change poses an array of challenges. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration notes that the impacts of climate change on various sectors of society are interrelated, a connection that mirrors the ripple effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Local
2 years ago
Pritzker grocery program, Phase Two

“New Stores in Food Deserts”

Local
2 years ago
Bid to pause carbon pipeline construction

Sponsor: CO2 can explode

Local
2 years ago
Conservative hoaxers to pay up to $1.25M over 2020 robocall scheme that included calls in Illinois

Two conservative political operatives who orchestrated a robocall campaign to dissuade Black people from voting in the 2020 election have agreed to pay up to $1.25 million under a settlement with New York state, Attorney General Letitia James said Tuesday.

Police lights on top of squad car
Local
2 years ago
Two fatal accidents on Springfield streets

Both accidents are being investigated by authorities.

Local
2 years ago
Evelyn Brandt-Thomas to be honored as a Lincoln Laureate

Award is state’s highest honor for professional achievement and public service

Local
2 years ago
April 15 filing deadline is quickly approaching

Taxpayers are encouraged to use IDOR’s free, enhanced tax-filing system.

Local
2 years ago
Black business leader to Springfield City Council: We need help

SPRINGFIELD, IL (WTAX) – A Black businessman is telling the Springfield City Council it’s […]