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WAND-TV is based in Decatur
Local
4 months ago
Sale of WAND-TV to major media company complete

Five televisions sold to Gray for $80 million.

Parking in downtown Springfield
Local
4 months ago
Proposed parking fine increases could impact Downtown Springfield drivers

Under the proposed changes, the fine for exceeding the posted limit would increase to $20.

Getting diesel gasoline
Local
4 months ago
Diesel fuel surges over $6 per gallon as prices continue to skyrocket

Fuel remains one of the highest operating costs in the industry, only second to labor costs.

LEFT TO RIGHT: Jay Shanle, Downtown Springfield, Inc., Sangamon County Board Chair Andy Van Meter, Mayor Misty Buscher, State Sen. Doris Turner, State Rep. Mike Coffey
Local
4 months ago
Mayor vetoes STAR ordinance, gets blowback

Ald. Williams accuses Buscher of being dishonest; Ald. Notariano reiterates disapproval of proposed “unelected” tourism district board.

Shelf of assorted party-size snack bags on supermarket shelves, including Lay's, Doritos, and Cheetos-style brands.
Local
4 months ago
Frito-Lay warehouse project on hold

McCrady says market for salty snacks is down.

Springfield Sangamon Growth Alliance
Business
4 months ago
Data center and a celebration for Scheel’s Sports Park

The Springfield Sangamon Growth Alliance’s CEO Ryan McCrady stopped by The WTAX Morning NewsWatch to discuss the upcoming CyrusOne data center, and the new Scheels Sports Park.

A demonstrator holds a sign reading, “We are NOT the gas company’s ATM!” at a protest held by consumer, environmental and community activists on Jan. 6, 2026. The group was criticizing Peoples Gas’ filing that sought to raise gas delivery rates in 2027. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Maggie Dougherty)
Business
4 months ago
Peoples Gas customers to see minor credits after settlement with AG’s office

The $125 million agreement is expected to credit customers $40-50 annually for the next three years.

Ambulance
Local
4 months ago
Springfield ambulance service in limbo, faces possibility of leaving city

Springfield Fire Chief Nick Zummo says the potential departure could impact how ambulance coverage is structured across the city.

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