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Health & Wellness

2 months ago

Illinois food safety legislation targets heavy metals in baby food, harmful additives

The proposed legislation also addresses certain products, like dyes in processed foods.

Colorectal cancer

Health & Wellness

2 months ago

Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month highlights importance of early detection and screening

Medical experts say screenings are especially important because colorectal cancer is increasingly being diagnosed in younger adults.

A volunteer with Street Samaritans hands out a care package to a person camping underneath a bridge in November in the Chicago area. (Medill Illinois News Bureau by Jacques Abou-Rizk)

2 months ago

Report outlines premature deaths, chronic health problems among homeless Illinoisans

Nonprofits are pushing forward with proactive measures to provide health care and basic services.

2 months ago

Research links postpartum depression, pain management

“Providers are very aware of the risk of opioid addiction.”

Illinois State Police squad

2 months ago

UPDATE: Two dead after accident on I-55 in Springfield

One victim is from Girard; the other from Missouri.

A farm in Chihuahua, Mexico.

2 months ago

Springfield-area retired farmer part of Illinois Farm Bureau delegation to Mexico starting Monday

David Wirth will be one of a dozen or so farmers in the trip.

2 months ago

Coldest Marches in Illinois since 1895

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

Health & Wellness

2 months ago

Expert: Seasonal Affective Disorder is a problem in the Spring, too

The “Spring Forward” time change can also hit your mental health, said Barbara Wheatley.

Moweaqua Police badge

2 months ago

Police chief, all officers resign from Moweaqua Police Department

Locke said Hale did not give her a reason for the resignation.

Randy Crockett

2 months ago

UPDATE: Man arrested following Friday night shooting death in Springfield

Randy Crockett, 23, was arrested on weapons charges.

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8 hours ago

UPDATE: Monday morning storms cause little damage in Springfield area; Round 2 possible with Tornado Watch in effect

Gusty winds, some downed trees and power lines, and large hail was reported.

9 hours ago

Autopsy conducted on man who died after being hit by ISP squad car

Charles Henderson died from “multiple blunt force injuries.”

10 hours ago

Chamber, SSGA go to Washington

The CEO Of the Greater Chamber of Commerce, Mike Murphy was on the WTAX Morning NewsWatch to discuss the Community Fly-in to Washington DC and other tops in the community.

13 hours ago

Local schools combat truancy

Sangamon County truancy court returns.

8 hours ago

Tourism is up in Springfield, but downtown businesses are hurting

While Illinois’ capital still grapples with post-pandemic challenges in the city center, officials anticipate record tourism numbers for 2026.