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2 weeks ago in Sports, Trending
Eagles QB Jalen Hurts is expected to miss the rest of the season with blood clots, AP source says
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts is expected to miss the rest of the season because of blood clots in his lungs, a person familiar with the situation told The Associated Press on Monday.
2 weeks ago in IL State News, National, Sports
Fire clinch playoff spot despite 1-0 loss to Revolution behind Matt Polster, Matt Turner
The Fire (14-10-6) clinched a second straight playoff berth in two seasons under Gregg Berhalter, despite the loss — thanks to Orlando City's victory over D.C. United.
2 weeks ago in IL State News, National, Sports
Caleb Williams completes first 12 passes in return after missing 3 games as Bears top Falcons 31-23
Williams said he “felt comfortable from the rip.”
2 weeks ago in IL State News, Local, National, Sports
Florida is No. 1 in preseason AP Top 25 men’s poll as Duke, Illini also receive first-place votes
Duke received 10 first-place votes and was second in the preseason poll. Illinois received the other two and was third.
2 weeks ago in IL State News, Local
Independent candidate for IL Governor, Collin Corbett, says the opponents are all style and no substance
Corbett: Ideas and plans are what I have, not like the other candidates.
2 weeks ago in Lifestyle
6 ways to plan fall and holiday travel after the hottest summer on record
Vogo reports that over 70% of U.S. travelers plan to adjust their fall and holiday trips to avoid extreme heat, focusing on cooler destinations and budgeting for comfort.
2 weeks ago in Sports
Rasmussen shines as Rays beat Guardians 3-1 in Game 5 to take a 3-2 ALCS lead
Tampa Bay's Jonny DeLuca figured it was going to be a quiet day for the outfielders with Drew Rasmussen on the mound for Game 5 of the AL Championship Series against the Cleveland Guardians.
2 weeks ago in Local
Hopefuls for Springfield city offices file
Candidates in line by 8 a.m. Monday have a chance to be first on the ballot.
2 weeks ago in Sports
Jordan Love, Green Bay’s defense lead the way in Packers’ 23-13 victory over Cowboys
Jordan Love threw a touchdown pass and scored on a 1-yard keeper and the Packers held Dallas' high-powered offense in check and beat the Cowboys 23-13 in a penalty-filled game Sunday night. Love went 23 of 41 for 276 yards with one interception.
2 weeks ago in Entertainment
Box Office: Elizabeth Holmes movie ‘You Can See Everything’ is now a hit in theaters too
North American movie theaters were flooded with new films this weekend, including a video game reboot, a big budget survival thriller and a Jane Austen adaptation.
2 weeks ago in IL State News, Local
A busy time for voter registration
"We are here to encourage people to vote, period, No matter who they are voting for."
Springfield council prepares for ShotSpotter vote
Ald. Gregory wants data to show how effective the gunfire-detection program really is.
2 weeks ago in IL State News, Local, Obituaries
A longtime member of the WTAX family, Program Director John LaTessa dies
John LaTessa started with WTAX roughly 25 years ago.
2 weeks ago in IL State News, National, Sports
Tyler Hughes totals 379 yards on offense and Wyoming dumps Northern Illinois 41-23
Taron Dickens threw for 216 yards for NIU (0-6, 0-2), which included a 34-yard touchdown pass to La'Don Bryant.
2 weeks ago in IL State News, National, Sports
Pellant has TD run and pass in 28-point 2nd quarter as Illinois State tops Southern Illinois 35-14
Pellant completed 16 of 25 passes for 191 yards for Illinois State (5-2, 1-2 Missouri Valley Football Conference), ranked 13th in the Stats Perform FCS poll. Victor Dawson added 82 yards and a score on 16 rushes.
2 weeks ago in Health & Wellness, Local
Residents asked to take part in health survey
Your health, whether it be mental or physical it's always a good decision to it in check.
2 weeks ago in IL State News, Local, National
Springfield rallies for ‘No Kings’
The event promoted early voting.
2 weeks ago in Holiday Guide, Local
Get ready for ‘Wintree Wonderland’
The event is meant to replace Festival of Trees.
By the numbers, Springfield Police say crime is down
Reported violent crime is down 21 percent. Reported property crime is down 17 percent. Overall reported crime is down four percent.
2 weeks ago in Sports
NCAA sues Ohio governor over his executive order allowing schools to ignore new eligibility rule
The NCAA sued the governor of Ohio on Friday, accusing him of trying to give college athletes in his state a "hall pass" to circumvent a rule that denies players...