Local
7 months ago
Highest-paying science jobs for people in Springfield, Illinois

Stacker ranked the highest-paying science jobs in Springfield using annual compensation data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics as of May 2024.

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Health & Wellness
7 months ago
Memorial gives ‘sleep sacks’ to new parents, help reduce SIDS risk

“Sleep sacks” have replaced parents swaddling their newborns

IL State News
7 months ago
State reaffirms pregnant women’s right to abortions

Pritzker administration says Trump administration is acting “cruel”

Health & Wellness
7 months ago
Super wants to turn part of Sangamon County Jail into mental health/medical ward

Beck also discusses successes and concerns with jail mental health

The Sangamon County Mental Health Commission met Wednesday, June 4.
Local
7 months ago
Sales tax hike could help fund mental health services in Sangamon County

Committee also hears about successes in addressing mental health concerns in the Rockford area

Health & Wellness
7 months ago
It’s National CPR and AED Awareness Week

Executive Director for the South and West Central Illinois Chapter of the Red Cross, Dawn Morris, paid a visit to the WTAX Morning NewsWatch to chat with Joey McLaughlin about how to get certified during National CPR + AED Awareness Week.

Local
7 months ago
Free breakfast and lunch for all Springfield kids through District 186

These meals follow the same diet regulations as they do during the school year

Rep. Dagmara Avelar, D-Romeoville, speaks on the House floor on Saturday, May 31, the final day of session. Avelar’s bill regarding non-FDA approved drugs passed the House this week. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Andrew Adams)
IL State News
7 months ago
Shield law, university admissions, foster placement bills clear General Assembly

End of legislative session sees flurry of bills approved

Health & Wellness
7 months ago
Walk a mile in Memorial’s path

New, mapped, walking path around Springfield Memorial Hospital open to the public

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