3 weeks ago in National

Tropical Storms Karina and Lowell form in the Pacific Ocean as Dolly churns in the Atlantic

Tropical Storms Karina and Lowell formed Thursday in the Pacific Ocean, both of which were expected to become hurricanes in the next few days, the National Hurricane Center said.

3 weeks ago in National

As super El Nino strengthens, study suggests that climate change is intensifying El Ninos

A new study suggests that El Ninos — the natural climatic chaos agent that pops up periodically and spikes global temperatures — are getting stronger because of human-caused climate change.

3 weeks ago in Sports

Roger Federer heads to the Tennis Hall of Fame and says he ‘had the best time’ during his career

Roger Federer will have a chance to reflect back on his career Saturday when he is enshrined in the International Tennis Hall of Fame in Newport, Rhode Island. The 45-year-old from Switzerland, who will be honored along with broadcaster and former player Mary Carillo, said it would be his first trip to Newport.

3 weeks ago in Business, IL State News, Local

Report: Local car dealerships in the process of being sold

Kunes Country is expected to be one of the new owners of the Green dealerships.

3 weeks ago in IL State News, Local

DeWitt Co., county clerk sued by 4 employees over alleged whistleblower violations

The complaint accuses Harris of several offenses, including misusing funds to pay bonuses, humiliating, harassing and intimidating the plaintiffs.

3 weeks ago in Health & Wellness, IL State News, Lifestyle, Local

Blood donor’s consistency helps save lives across central Illinois

Butt’s consistency will soon land him in the National Blood Donor Hall of Fame later this year.

3 weeks ago in IL State News, Local, National

New Illinois law establishes rules for electric bikes, scooters

Lawmakers express safety concerns over lack of regulations.

3 weeks ago in Education, IL State News, Local, National

Illinois to receive up to $768M in Meta settlement over teen social media addiction

Attorney General Kwame Raoul one of many state AGs who investigated, sued Meta.

3 weeks ago in IL State News, Local, National

Chicago officials raised concerns about South Chicago Chapel nearly a year before discovery of 56 decomposing bodies, records show

A City Council member’s office complained to city officials twice in one week that residents were griping about odors from the business.

3 weeks ago in IL State News, Local, National

Illinois attorney general joins suit against Postal Service over mail voting rules

Case follows Supreme Court ruling allowing Trump administration to proceed with restrictions.

3 weeks ago in IL State News, National, Sports

Cubs right-hander Ben Brown suffers setback during rehab for neck injury

Cubs manager Craig Counsell said plans to start Brown on a minor league rehab assignment are on hold after the 26-year-old experienced discomfort during a throwing session on Tuesday.

3 weeks ago in Business, IL State News, National, Sports

Big Ten leaders unanimously approve 5-year contract extension for commissioner Tony Petitti

Petitti is a former deputy commissioner and chief operating officer of Major League Baseball and president and chief executive officer of MLB Network.

3 weeks ago in IL State News, Local, National

Beluga whale dies at Chicago aquarium days after coming from Canada park in rescue effort

The whale, a 23-year-old female named Peekachu, died suddenly Tuesday as caretakers tried to rehydrate her, Chicago’s Shedd Aquarium said in a news release.

3 weeks ago in Entertainment

Prosecutors rest in Tupac Shakur murder trial, putting Duane Davis’ defense up next

Prosecutors rested their case Wednesday in the murder trial of Duane "Keffe D" Davis after calling 24 witnesses for the nearly 30-year-old killing of Tupac Shakur.

3 weeks ago in Sports

Brewers starter Dustin May hit by line drive and leaves game after 1 pitch against Mets

Milwaukee Brewers right-hander Dustin May left his start against the New York Mets with a bruised right scapula after throwing one pitch Wednesday night.

3 weeks ago in Business, Local

SMTD has a newly designed website

The Managing Director of SMTD, Steve Schoeffel stopped by the WTAX Morning Newswatch to discuss all the new features of their newly developed website.

3 weeks ago in Health & Wellness, IL State News, Local

New Illinois law improves electronic prescription standards

Sen. Steve McClure (R-Springfield) said a local surgeon told him Illinois needs to allow more types of prescriptions to be electronically transferred from one pharmacy to another.

3 weeks ago in Crime, IL State News, Local, National

Missouri double murder suspect found dead in Decatur

MSHP said that Munson was found dead inside the RV after he had apparently shot himself.

3 weeks ago in Business, Education, Entertainment, IL State News, Lifestyle, Local, National

Meta reaches landmark $18 billion settlement with states in trial over teen social media addiction

Illinois is included in the settlement.

3 weeks ago in Business, IL State News, Local

IL innkeepers oppose proposed tax hike to expand BOS Center

"Event planners are looking at (room tax rates) a lot more closely."