Health & Wellness
5 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.

Ion Robotic Lung Cancer Biopsy System
Local
5 months ago
Patients can get faster Lung Cancer diagnosis with new robotic biopsy system

The key to the new system is an extremely thin, maneuverable catheter that allows pulmonologists easier and pinpointed access to suspicious nodules in deep lung tissue detected by an initial lung cancer CT scan.

Local
5 months ago
City Hall move: Mayor’s chief of staff is leaving

Unclear why, nor when there will be a replacement

Illinois State Museum
Local
5 months ago
State Museum opens annual ‘NOIR’ exhibit

The exhibit celebrates Black artists and culture

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Business
5 months ago
U of I: Economic growth continues in Illinois

Flash Index down, but still in the range of growing

Local
5 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

Local
5 months ago
Springfield City Council votes to give money to Helping Hands

Helping Hands to get $1.1 million over two years

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
5 months ago
Shield law, university admissions, foster placement bills clear General Assembly

End of legislative session sees flurry of bills approved

Entertainment
5 months ago
Dancing at Lughnasa debuts this weekend at the Hoogland

Dancing at Lughnasa begins Friday night at the Hoogland Center for the Arts

West side of YNOT building after tragic crash on April 29, 2025.
Local
5 months ago
Fifth child dies following April Chatham crash

An eight-year-old boy died early Monday, according to the coroner