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Democrats Formally Nominate Obama
Illinois Sen. Barack Obama has formally been nominated as the Democratic Party's presidential nominee, making him the first black nominee of a major party.

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The House Speaker and the Governor Hug?!

Photo taken by: Lee Milner

Could a nearly mile-high hug bring peace to Illinois Democrats?
WTAX's Melissa Hahn reports from the Democratic National Convention in Denver. Click to hear Melissa's story.

Ordinance Could Enable CWLP to Sell off Lots of Power

When Dahlman 4 goes online with it's new projected date of Sept. 2009, CWLP officials will be ready to sell any extra power to other companies on the grid. Read More..

New Project Management Team Introduced, Questions are Asked

An ordinance hiring a new consulting firm to come in and finish the Dahlman 4 power plant has been put on the Springfield City Council's debate agenda for next Tuesday. Read More..

Committee Passes No Jumping off Bridges Ordinance, Next to Council

The Springfield Utilitied Committee put an ordinance through to the City Council last night (Wed) a line into an ordinance that prohibits swimming and diving into Lake Springfield at certain points. Read More..

First Female Promoted to CW5 in Illinois Army National Guard History

Good news has not been what the Illinois National Guard has been hearing over the past several years.Read More..

Poverty Rate Didn't Approve Much in 2007.

The U.S. Census Report on 2007 poverty levels shows little change from 2006 statistics. Read More..

Gustav Death Toll Up To 22 In Haiti, D.R.

The death toll from Hurricane Gustav is up to 22 in Haiti and the Dominican Republic.

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The Most Comprehensive Election Coverage on WTAX.
NewsRadio WTAX has the most comprehensive election coverage. Tune into Morning Newswatch every morning for news updates and interviews with Morning Newswatch's Bob Murray. Plus WTAX's Melissa Hahn is covering the Democrat and Republican National Conventions. Check out her BLOG.

Also check out coverage from CBS News.

Also, don't forget to listen to talk on WTAX from Glenn Beck, Rush Limbaugh, Sean Hannity, Bill O'Reilly and Jim Bohannon on Newsradio WTAX at AM at 1240 and on FM at 107.5.

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NewsRadio 1240 WTAX gives you a chance to get great deals at WTAX Extra. Listen to Morning Newswatch Thursday Mornings at 8:10 when Bob Murray announces the WTAX Extra offering. Click here for WTAX Extra!!

Old Capitol Farmers' Market Grower of the Week.
The St. John's Hospital Old Capitol Farmers' Market is open for business. Newsradio WTAX is proud to present the Old Capitol Farmers' Market Grower of the Week. Read More..

Tell Springfield about your next event!

The Capitol Radio Group in partnership with Heartland Credit Union and Audio To Go is proud to introduce the Friends And Neighbors Program.

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The WTAX Morning News Watch with Bob Murray It's Your Complete Information Source First Thing in the Morning!

Tune to 1240 AM WTAX or WTAX FM 107.5 to Hear Springfield's Most Comprehensive Report of News, Weather, Sports and Information to Start Your Day!

Morning News Watch Close Up Interviews for Thursday - August 28th

5:40 am - Adelaide Elm Kimball with Project Vote Smart
6:40 am - Stacy Loyd and Tony Libri
7:40 am - Julie Donohue from the Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce
8:10 am - Jeff Parsons from the Treasurer Hunters Roadshow
8:40 am - Chris Miller, Warning Coodination Meteorlogist at the National Weather Service office in Lincoln



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