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A swimmer dives into Cedar Lake during an extreme heat warning Monday, July 13, 2026, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Ellen Schmidt)
National
1 month ago
No relief from the heat as many US cities will see record overnight temperatures

Health experts say that high overnight temperatures are particularly dangerous because there’s no time for the body’s core temperature to cool down and recover from daytime heat.

teen girl with birth control pills Combined Oral Contraceptive Pill, COCP show up happy smile
Local
1 month ago
Pritzker signs plan expanding birth control access for minors

Republicans argue that parents should be involved in any discussion about birth control. They also said this law could harm many young girls across the state.

Fruits and vegetables are pictured at a County Market grocery store in Springfield. The items are eligible for purchase under the federal SNAP program. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Andrew Campbell)
Local
1 month ago
Cyclosporiasis outbreak: Local doctors urge produce safety

Cyclosporiasis is a parasitic illness linked to fresh fruits and vegetables.

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.

Aerial view of the Illinois State Capitol dome and Springfield skyline under a dramatic sunset
Local
1 month ago
Downtown Springfield, Inc. wants to improve art downtown

Included are pop-up art displays and dowtown murals.

"The Fountain on 66" is now closed.
Local
1 month ago
‘The Fountain’ runs dry: Restaurant on Route 66 closes after less than a year

The Springfield Business Journal reports the restaurant known as “The Fountain” on 9th Street is now closed, after just a year in operation.

Local
1 month ago
Massey family: Grayson shouldn’t get out of prison, despite cancer

Sonya’s cousin Sontae tells the WTAX Morning Newswatch Grayson needs to do the time, since he did the crime.

Black Lives Matter Springfield hosted a "brake light parade" Saturday, July 11.
Local
1 month ago
Black Lives Matter Springfield celebrates 10-year anniversary with block party

Black Lives Matter partnered with the Institute for Justice to educate the community on qualified immunity. 

An Ameren Illinois meter. (Capitol News Illinois file photo by Jennifer Fuller)
Local
1 month ago
Pritzker signs legislation for energy bill transparency, utility discount program

The laws expand eligibility requirements for low-income energy assistance and require new reporting on bill charges.

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