Construction started today on an expansion of the Sangamon County Public Health building, a project county officials say is ...

She shared her story publicly and traveled from her home near Chicago to Springfield, the state capital, to convince ...

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. ( CAPITOL CITY NOW) – The Sangamon County Mental Health Board took a big step forward Wednesday, hiring its first executive director. Tatyana Gardner (pictured), a lifelong ...

There’s a new book out that focuses on the importance and history of Route 66 in this area. Tom Emery of Carlinville, a freelance writer, authored “Stories from Route 66 in Central Illinois,” and ...

On September 17, 2026, around 3:30 a.m., a white male was seen on video climbing a ladder onto the roof of PITA or Bowl, 848 ...

The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention Illinois Chapter Board Chair Philip Martinez tells the WTAX Morning Newswatch it remains a top cause of death here. “In the state ...

The Blackhawks are aiming for their first postseason appearance since the NHL used an expanded playoff format for the pandemic-affected 2019-20 season.

Cubs third baseman Alex Bregman could play again in the regular season after he sustained multiple facial fractures when he ...

Richie was scheduled to perform with Earth, Wind & Fire Saturday in San Francisco, Sept. 30 in Chicago and Oct. 3 in Columbus, Ohio.

The Chicago burger chain also said it plans to introduce grilled chicken sandwiches and wraps and experiment with products like egg bites and bowls to meet the needs of customers who are seeking ...

Night Glow Festival taking place next Tuesday, September 29. Both Libby Marx and Nathan Essex of The Springfield Park District were guests on the WTAX Morning Newswatch to discuss the upcoming ...

If the Ryder Cup was the same format as the Presidents Cup, the Europeans wouldn’t historically be as successful as they have ...