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Taylorville DMV upgrading to one-stop-shop
TAYLORVILLE, Ill. (WAND) — Taylorville's DMV is upgrading to reduce wait times. The Illinois Secretary of State's office said the renovation will include updated signage to create a more logical flow and help customers know where to go. Services at the location will be temporarily moved to a temporary...
Rabbit Fever on the rise in rabbits, ticks, squirrels across central Illinois
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WAND) — A rare disease has been found in central Illinois. University of Illinois' Wildlife Medical Clinic is warning people of tularemia — also known as Rabbit Fever. The disease can be found in Eastern cottontails, ticks, squirrels and even cats kept outside. While it's more...
RFK Jr. remains on Illinois ballot; Green Party, Libertarian candidates removed
Robert F. Kennedy suspended his independent presidential campaign last week, but his name will still appear on the ballot in Illinois. The Illinois State Board of Elections Electoral Board met jointly in Chicago and Springfield Friday morning to certify the names that will appear on the ballot and issued rulings on objections to...
Illinois high school rule change caused confusion and controversy. How the IHSA fixed it
Illinois' underclass high school athletes are back in the lineup for all-star events after an adjustment made this month by the state's athletic association. The Illinois High School Association has clarified — via a new definition — a by-law change that triggered confusion among those involved in its team sports, especially baseball...
Law enforcement forged path to happiness for Springfield natives Haley, Jones
Springfield natives Bobby Haley Jr. and Al Jones are prime examples of it being OK to dream big. Both were strong basketball players in the city — Haley at Southeast High School and Jones at Lanphier — and now they are living their dreams in law enforcement in a pair of high-profile jobs. Haley...
Meet Morgan – Friends of Sangamon County Animal Control and Adoption Center Dog of the Week!
Springfield, IL (CAPITOL CITY NOW) – Morgan is a beautiful and sweet natured two-year-old girl who has been at SCACAC since 7/23 when she was brought in as a stray. She is easy to walk on a leash and friendly to everyone she meets. This girl is just a joy to walk and hang out in the sunshine.
Peoria man who threatened to blow up Dept. of Human Services in Springfield sentenced
(CAPITOL CITY NOW) – After threatening a federal judge and saying he would commit violent acts, 34-year-old Paul Jordan Klawer was sentenced to three and a half years in prison. In May 2022, Klawer was representing himself in a civil rights case in federal court. The Peoria man reportedly...
LLCC's Bistro Verde welcomes guests with revamped menu and hours starting Sept. 3
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WICS) — Bistro Verde, Lincoln Land Community College’s student-led café, reopens Sept. 3 and will serve customers Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The café is open as Bistro To Go, a counter service concept, from Sept. 3-Oct. 3, offering soups,...
[Audio] Springfield SOB Festival returning for 14th year this upcoming August 31
The Springfield Oyster and Beer Festival will be held this upcoming Saturday, August 31. Over 60 breweries are confirmed to be participating, including 19 that are new to the festival. Organizers said this year the Springfield Oyster and Beer Festival is poised to become the largest downstate craft beer festival...
Lewis joins UIS Basketball Staff
The University of Illinois Springfield men’s basketball program has announced that Earl Lewis will join the coaching staff at UIS for the 2024-25 season. Prior to starting his coaching career at Whitewater high school, he finished his playing career at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater where he helped his team to a WIAC tournament championship and a berth in the 2023 NCAA Division III Final Four. “Earl is a fantastic addition to our program.” shared Head Coach Matt Brock. “He is an energy-giver and will bring passion every day. He has been a part of a storied championship program at Whitewater...
$1.5M awarded to JTED teacher apprenticeship program recipients by governor
Grant funding assists paraprofessional educators facing barriers to employment; McKendree University among grant recipients. Governor JB Pritzker, the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) and the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) have awarded $1.5 million in grant funding to three Illinois universities through the Job Training and Economic Development (JTED) Teacher Apprenticeship Program.
Tornadoes Fend Off Rockets for Non-Conference Win
Taylorville started out the 2024 volleyball season with a home win over Rochester on Monday. The Tornadoes won 25-22 and 25-23 but had to fight off late set challenges from the Rockets, including a 13-3 run to tie the second set at 23. Lyla Repscher and Brogan Anderson swung the momentum back to Taylorville with two diving digs in a row, leading the Tornadoes to the win.
DCFS worker from Springfield was 'doing her job protecting kids' on day of fatal stabbing
A former first assistant in the Sangamon County State's Attorney's office said Deidre (Graham) Silas was "just doing her job protecting kids" when the child protection specialist was fatally stabbed in a home on the southern tip of Sangamon County on Jan. 4, 2022. Benjamin Howard Reed, 35, is accused of killing the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services worker. ...
LLCC’s Patty Mendoza on Conversation Tables
Springfield, IL (CAPITOL CITY NOW) – Patty Mendoza, director of adult education and literacy at Lincoln Land Community College, stopped by the WTAX Morning Newswatch to talk about a joint project with the Chatham Library called Conversation Tables. It is a way for people learning English to spend time talking with people.
Radio Shares the Love – August
101.9 The Wolf is showcasing a great Springfield organization every month with Radio Shares the Love brought to you by Steve Ray Plumbing, Sewer and Septic. So many amazing charitable groups and organizations in Springfield do so much good for the community that deserves recognition!. Radio Shares the Love! We...
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Jacksonville Doctor Receives Rare Menopause Care Designation
SIU Medicine has announced that a local doctor has received a special designation for women’s health. Dr. Jeffrey Olejnik has successfully earned The Menopause Society Certified Practitioner designation. This designation reflects a commitment to providing exceptional care to women during the menopause transition and beyond. Only four providers within a 50-mile radius of Springfield hold this distinction, according to the announcement.
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