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Local
3 months ago
Vote for the Illinois State Fair

Help make the fair tops in the nation!

Kidzeum
Local
3 months 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!

Gray Ford police SUV with flashing red lights, side markings read 'POLICE' and 'NOKOMIS', parked on a city street near a building entrance.
Local
3 months ago
Nokomis City Council elects to keep police department open

Nokomis will rely on the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office and other agencies to help fill gaps.

Local
3 months ago
IL struggles with SNAP error rate

The error rate jumped from 11.56 percent to 14.67 percent in one fiscal year.

A sample of the letter being sent by Platiunum Technology. We used computer technology to erase the name and address from the upper left side of the letter.
Local
3 months ago
UPDATED Clerk: Voter data security incident, but no Sangamon County info compromised

Sangamon County voters may get a letter in the mail from Platinum Technology.

Gov. JB Pritzker plays Connect 4 with children following an event to open a new sports park in Springfield on April 28, 2026. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Jerry Nowicki)
Local
3 months ago
Pritzker signs new laws on birth control, AI regulations, play-based learning

Governor signed 31 bills Friday as he continues evaluating measures.

A swimmer dives into Cedar Lake during an extreme heat warning Monday, July 13, 2026, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Ellen Schmidt)
National
3 months 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
3 months 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
3 months ago
Cyclosporiasis outbreak: Local doctors urge produce safety

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

Springfield Lucky Horseshoes
Local
3 months 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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