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Local
1 day ago
You still have time to avoid tax filing mistakes

“Once you’ve prepared your return, don’t instantly send it. Save it, wait a day, and then look and compare your numbers! I bet you will find errors and mistakes.”

Left to Right: Rep. Nikki Budzinski, Lincoln Land Community College President Charlotte Warren, and Matthew Hart of the Illinois Trucking Association
Education
1 day ago
Federal money to help Lincoln Land Community College’s veteran-served trucking program

$77,000 will help veterans pay for their educations in trucking.

Student loan
Education
1 day ago
Local schools preparing students for new student loan changes

The Institute of Student Loan Advisors (TISLA) is a nonprofit that provides free assistance for people with questions about paying for college.

William Compton, Bert Kreischer, Taylor Lewan at The Machine Premiere at the Village Theater on May 25, 2023 in Westwood, CA
Entertainment
2 days ago
Comedian Bert Kreischer to perform at UIS

According to a news release, it’s all part of his newly scheduled dates for the ongoing “Permission to Party” World Tour.

Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum
Lifestyle
2 days ago
Trivia night Saturday benefits ALPLM

Proceeds benefit “Team Lincoln.”

Jay Shanle, left, officially takes over as Executive Director of Downtown Springfield, Inc. April 6.
Local
5 days ago
Shanle ready to take over DSI leadership

Shanle spoke to WTAX on Friday.

An example of a "Welcome Home basket" a formerly unhoused person may receive from Heartland Housed.
Local
5 days ago
Heartland Housed launches Welcome Home Basket Initiative

“We hope it’s just reinforcing all of that effort and hard work that they’ve put in to making the big jump that they’ve made,” said Molly McDonald, System Support Administrator at Heartland Housed

Local
5 days ago
Hottest Aprils in Illinois since 1895

Stacker compiled a ranking of the hottest Aprils in Illinois since 1895 using data from the National Centers for Environmental Information

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saving money
Local
6 days ago
5 smart ways Central Illinois consumers can save money right now

A few simple adjustments can create meaningful savings without sacrificing your lifestyle.

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