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William (Bill) Jordan Sampias
Obituaries
2 years ago
William (Bill) Jordan Sampias

William (Bill) Jordan Sampias died in his home on April 23, 2024, after a […]

Luella “Lou” Fay List
Obituaries
2 years ago
Luella “Lou” Fay List

Luella “Lou” Fay List, 91, of Springfield, IL, died at 11:15 p.m. on Thursday, […]

WTAX transmitter
History
2 years ago
WTAX History

WTAX began in Streator, Illinois in 1923 as a project of Williams Hardware Company. The Department of Commerce distributed the call letters and some say WTAX refers to the tacks the hardware store sold.

Cattle
Agriculture
2 years ago
Cattle Traceability Rule Released

USDA released on Friday the final traceability rule requirements for animal identification in the cattle sector.

Weekend Rundown with DJ Blake
Entertainment
2 years ago
Check out the Weekend Rundown with DJ Blake from 103.7 WDBR

DJ Blake from WDBR gives us the rundown on what’s happening in the Capital City!

WDBR Top 5
Entertainment
2 years ago
Here are the five hottest songs in Springfield right now!

Check out the five hottest songs in Springfield right now!

City Water Light and Power logo
Local
2 years ago
Budget better for CWLP with a level payment plan 

You can avoid the peaks and valleys of seasonal electric and water usage.

Local
2 years ago
U.S.D.A. is requiring the testing of dairy cattle to reduce virus spread

Effective Monday, the U.S.D.A. is requiring the testing of dairy cattle for interstate movement as well as mandatory reporting of positive results to limit the virus’ spread.

Crime
2 years ago
All clear at Lincoln Memorial Hospital after bomb threat

Lincoln, IL  (CAPITOL CITY NOW) – Nothing suspicious was found during a comprehensive search […]

Local
2 years ago
Area fire departments among 165 set to receive grant money to purchase small equipment

Multiple fire departments in Central Illinois are set to receive grants to purchase small equipment. The Office of the State Fire Marshall announced Friday that $4 million dollars in grants will be provided to 165 fire departments in the state.