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Steam locomotive 4014 on the tracks beside a crowded platform, with people taking photos and waving.
Local
1 month ago
‘Big Boy’ wows big crowd downtown

World’s largest operating locomotive rolls through Illinois.

White round analog clock on a light wooden surface, showing almost twelve o'clock.
Local
1 month ago
Tinkering with time: Is it time to make daylight saving permanent?

Proponents want to provide more evening sunlight hours, while opponents point to sunrise coming later during the winter months.

Three scoops of vanilla ice cream in a clear glass dessert bowl on a pale surface.
Food Scene
1 month ago
Pint-sized obsessions: Illinois’ favorite ice cream flavors and brands, according to Instacart data

Instacart reports the top ice cream brands and flavors in Illinois and across America.

A Route 66 centennial logo ornament hung on display at Cozy Dog Drive In. (Medill Illinois News Bureau photo by Chloe Park)
Local
1 month ago
Route 66 centennial draws international visitors to Illinois

“I’ve always been passionate about America,” de Jong said. “I’ve seen American movies and I think that’s where Route 66 popped up, too. So, watching the movies, wanting to go to America and Route 66 is one of those real American things.”

Thermometer against background hot, summer yellow sun. Hot weather and high air temperature.
Local
1 month ago
Central IL batters shrug off strikes, sweltering temps while swinging in the heat

The “feels like” temps are hitting the 100 mark.

Christina Shutt, Executive Director, Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum
Local
1 month ago
Executive Director of Springfield’s ALPLM to step down

A new executive director must be approved by the Illinois Senate.

Architectural plan of an outdoor amphitheater with a central stage and two lawn seating areas.
Local
1 month ago
Springfield city council advances Y Block plan

Ald. Williams dislikes giveaway to state.

Local
1 month ago
Vote for the Illinois State Fair

Help make the fair tops in the nation!

Kidzeum
Local
1 month ago
The Kidzeum of Health and Science turns 8 this Saturday

It’s been 8 years since the Kidzeum of Health and Science opened up, and ever since then it’s been a staple of downtown family fun!

Springfield Lucky Horseshoes
Local
1 month 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.

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