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McDonald's arches
Business
2 months ago
McDonald’s posts strong second quarter profit, names new chief of US operations

The Chicago burger chain earned $2.36 billion, or $3.32 per share, for the three months ended June 30. A year earlier it earned $2.25 billion, or $3.14 per share.

FILE - Drone view shows battery energy storage system BESS with multiple units at power facility.
Local
2 months ago
Taylorville approves ordinance regulating battery storage facilities

“It’s a pretty restrictive ordinance. So, I don’t know offhand if there’s any place in Taylorville that would meet the requirements of the ordinance to house the battery storage,” said Mayor Bruce Barry.

Local
2 months ago
Back-to-school sales tax holiday

It starts Friday and runs through Sunday, Aug. 16.

Rise Springfield Logo
Local
2 months ago
Get a fresh start with RISE Springfield

Members of RISE Springfield were on The WTAX Morning Newswatch.

Local
2 months ago
IL Treasurer Frerichs is prepared for State Fair auction

It’s a tribute to the late Judy Baar Topinka.

FILE - The Paul Findley Federal Building in Springfield.
Local
2 months ago
Judge denies Trump administration access to Illinois voter data

Law does not give DOJ ‘general auditing power’ over state election officials.

Chicago Bears cornerback Jaylon Johnson works on the field during practice at the team's NFL football training camp, Wednesday, July 29, 2026, in Lake Forest, Ill. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Sports
2 months ago
Bears cornerback Jaylon Johnson healthy and looking to regain Pro Bowl level

The good news for Johnson is he’s feeling good and practicing well.

Los Angeles Queens' Ayami Sato pitches during the fourth inning of the inaugural Women's Professional Baseball League game against the New York Heights, Saturday, Aug. 1, 2026, in Springfield, Ill. (AP Photo/Lexie Knight)
Local
2 months ago
Women’s Pro Baseball League has strong contingent of international players for inaugural season

The WPBL’s inaugural season is being played at Springfield’s Robin Roberts Stadium.

Wrigley Field in Chicago
Sports
2 months ago
Chicago Cubs acquire right-hander Kevin Gausman in a trade with the Toronto Blue Jays

Chicago also traded Jameson Taillon and cash to Toronto on Sunday for a player to be named or cash.

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