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Basketball player in white #15 drives to the hoop while two defenders in blue contest the shot.
Sports
3 months 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
3 months 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
3 months ago
Cyclosporiasis outbreak: Local doctors urge produce safety

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

Springfield Lucky Horseshoes
Local
3 months 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
3 months ago
Downtown Springfield, Inc. wants to improve art downtown

Included are pop-up art displays and dowtown murals.

Chicago White Sox Logo
Sports
3 months 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
3 months 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.

Local
3 months ago
Massey family: Grayson shouldn’t get out of prison, despite cancer

Sonya’s cousin Sontae tells the WTAX Morning Newswatch Grayson needs to do the time, since he did the crime.

Black Lives Matter Springfield hosted a "brake light parade" Saturday, July 11.
Local
3 months ago
Black Lives Matter Springfield celebrates 10-year anniversary with block party

Black Lives Matter partnered with the Institute for Justice to educate the community on qualified immunity. 

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