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Springfield resident Bob Croteau, in blue, stands near Rep. Nikki Budzinski (D-Springfield) at a news conference at the AFL-CIO headquarters in downtown Springfield Aug. 21, 2025. Crouteau was one of a number of AFSCME union members who surrounded the Congresswoman.

11 months ago

Budzinski: Even union members are feeling pain from ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’

Budzinski: Don’t like the bill? Vote in the 2026 midterm elections.

Jahsen Thomas was convicted for an April, 2021 murder.

11 months ago

Springfield man convicted of 2021 murder

Jahsen Thomas shot Courtney Smith, 37, multiple times in April of 2021.

Glenwood High School in Chatham

11 months ago

Glenwood ranks as top high school in Springfield area

That mark places the school in the top 6% of all high schools statewide.

11 months ago

Today’s the day to save $ on gasoline

Circle K offers Inner Circle members 40-cent break.

Shane Woods

11 months ago

Ex-Jan. 6 defendant sentenced in wrong-way fatal

Shane Woods killed one, injured three in I-55 crash.

11 months ago

UPDATE: Help is available in search for new D-186 superintendent as Gill retires

“I feel good about the pool of candidates that we will bring to Springfield,” said IASB’s Carmen Ayala.

Senate President Don Harmon, D-Oak Park, is pictured on the Senate floor. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Jerry Nowicki)

11 months ago

Senate President Harmon appeals $10M fine for improper campaign contributions

Election board likely to rule next month on Harmon’s argument.

The new Route 66 donut sign was the subject of a ribbon-cutting Wednesday outside Mel-o-Cream on 6th Street.

11 months ago

Get your kicks with donuts on Route 66

New donut-themed Route 66 sign debuts outside Mel-o-Cream on Sixth.

police lights

11 months ago

Law enforcement employees arrested, accused of assault in weekend bar fight

Two are Macoupin County deputies, while the third is a Bunker Hill Police officer.

11 months ago

UPDATED Crime of the Week: Help still needed solving Monday homicide, as victim is identified

Police need your help identifying potential suspects or vehicles used.

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20 hours ago

UPDATE: Family targeted in mass shooting that left 5 dead in Illinois, police say

Suspects are 15 and 16 years old.

21 hours 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.

21 hours 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.

20 hours 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.

2 weeks ago

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