Duke received 10 first-place votes and was second in the preseason poll. Illinois received the other two and was third.

Pritzker has claimed he is focused on continuing to help Illinois, but Corbett says it’s likely he’ll either support a ...

Caleb Williams had been “itching” on the sideline while missing three straight games. Finally cleared to play, Williams ...

The Fire (14-10-6) clinched a second straight playoff berth in two seasons under Gregg Berhalter, despite the loss — thanks ...

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. ( CAPITOL CITY NOW) – A leading voter-registration group says business is good these days.

A proposal to extend Springfield’s contract for ShotSpotter for three years and $1.1 million is on Tuesday’s city council ...

Capitol City NowWard 7 Ald. Brad Carlson (right) and Ward 6 challenger Mark Mahoney (center) are the first two candidates in line to file for the 2027 city election. Springfield IL Oct. 19, 2026 The ...

That’s how former WTAX Program/News Director Michelle Eccles remembers John as well. John started with WTAX in the early 2000 ...

Taron Dickens threw for 216 yards for NIU (0-6, 0-2), which included a 34-yard touchdown pass to La'Don Bryant.

The event promoted early voting.

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. ( CAPITOL CITY NOW) – Springfield residents are being asked, by both Springfield Hospitals, to take part in a Community Health Needs Assessment, required to be conducted. Galia ...

Sean Dickerson (pictured) is promoting “ Wintree Wonderland ,” initiated in 2025. “Years ago, the city had an amazing event ...