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John Mayer to Headline State Fair Grandstand Aug. 11
John Mayer and Phillip Phillips will join an Illinois State Fair Grandstand lineup that's almost complete.Mayer, who hasn...
John Mayer to Headline State Fair Grandstand Aug. 11
John Mayer and Phillip Phillips will join an Illinois State Fair Grandstand lineup that's almost complete.Mayer, who hasn...
Kideum Fundraising in Full Swing
The Kidzeum of Health and Science is still in the process of putting together funds for the 15000-square-foot children's ...
Milton's Little Rock Candidacy Ends
Springfield Superintendent Walter Milton wasn't selected to be Little Rock, Arkansas' new superintendent of schools.T...
2013 Silver Dome Awards Entries for WTAX.
R-8 Best Spot News "Taylorville Plane Crash 8-11-2012" R-10 Best Radio Newscast "Alex Degman 11-21-2012"R...
City Council Approves Downtown Festival Ordinance
Springfield aldermen gave final approval to a new noise ordinance affecting downtown music festivals -- the curfew is midnigh...
Carl Sandburg Letter Found
Archivists at the University of Illinois uncover a previously unknown treasure right in their own bookcases.University offici...
Patti Blagojevich Sues Chicago Media Company
Former Illinois first lady Patti Blagojevich is suing a Chicago radio station.She saysWIQI-FM, now known as "i-101"...
"Modern Family" Actor Stumps for Gay Marriage Bill.
A well-known actor is stumping for gay marriage today. "Modern Family" star Jesse Tyler Ferguson will be making the...
"Zuzu" Still Enjoys "It's A Wonderful Life."
It was 66 years ago that a six-year-old child told Jimmy Stewart that everytime a bell rings, an angel gets his wings. And no...
West Side Story Coming To Sangamon Auditorium!
NewsRadio WTAX and Sangamon Auditorium are giving you a chance to win tickets to see West Side Story at Sangamon Auditorium o...
"Lincoln" Likely to Help Springfield Tourism.
A new movie about President Lincoln's life is expected to pump big money into the city of Springfield. According to the &...
Springfield contributes to new movie
The new movie "Lincoln" opens nationally Nov. 16 and will reflect research done at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential...
Springfield Audience Say No to Institutionalizing Mary Todd Lincoln.
Under today's laws and standards, Mary Todd Lincoln would not have been committed, that's according to a jury of audi...
Mary Todd Lincoln's Insanity Retrial to Be Available on Live Webcast.
The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum is going to provide a free webscast of the Mary Todd Lincoln Insanity Ret...
Mary Todd Lincoln's Trial in Chicago.
A former first lady of the United States is going on trial today. Actors will reenact the trial of Mary Todd Lincoln, who was...
Women for Women Announces Grant Winners
Two Springfield non-profit organizations will share $25,000 in grants thanks to the Community Foundation for the Land of ...
Glenn Beck's Unelectable Coming to Showplace 12!
When you think of the great presidential debates throughout history, there’s Lincoln and Douglas in 1858, Kennedy and N...
Illinois man puts crosses up for victims in Colorado theater
An Aurora, Illinois man is paying tribute to the 12 people killed in the mass shootings at a Colorado movie theater. Greg Za...
Illinois Navy Sailor Killed in Colorado Shooting
The Chicago Tribune confirms John Larimer of Crystal Lake, IL was among those killed in the Aurora Colorado Massacre yesterda...
Saturday's Muni show rained-out; Tix honored tonight
Last night's storms canceled the Muni performance of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat after the performance was u...
The Museum of Broadcast Communications Opens In Its New Home.
The Museum of Broadcast Communications is now in a permanent home.Museum President Bruce DuMont presided over a ribbon cuttin...
Steve Miller Band Added To Fair Lineup
The Steve Miller Band has been added to the State Fair lineup.They'll take the stage on Sunday, August 19th at 7:30p.m. The ...
Movies and Music in the Park
TheSpringfield Park District'sMovies and Music in the Park!Lanphier Ball ParkMay 25th, 2012Captain America: The First Ave...
Eva Goltermann
Eva Goltermann brings 20 years experience in radio news broadcasting in Springfield.During this time, she was a member of the...
Legendary Broadcaster Dick Clark Dies At The Age Of 82
Legendary broadcaster Dick Clark is dead at the age of 82. Clark is reported to have died today from a massive heart attack....
Report: Rosie "Made Mistake" In Launching Show In Chicago
Rose O'Donnell's decision to launch her talk show in Chicago is being called a mistake. An insider tells "The Huffington Pos...
IBA Silver Dome Awards (for 2011 work)
R-2 Best Humorous Commercial: Scooters SexyR-2 Best Humorous Commercial: Taco Gringo TedR-5 Best Feature Programming: Focus w...
IBA Silver Dome Awards (for 2011 work)
R-2 Best Humorous Commercial: Scooters SexyR-2 Best Humorous Commercial: Taco Gringo TedR-5 Best Feature Programming: Focus w...
IBA Silver Dome Awards (for 2011 work)
R-2 Best Humorous Commercial: Scooters SexyR-2 Best Humorous Commercial: Taco Gringo TedR-5 Best Feature Programming: Focus w...
IBA Silver Dome Awards (for 2011 work)
R-2 Best Humorous Commercial: Scooters SexyR-2 Best Humorous Commercial: Taco Gringo TedR-5 Best Feature Programming: Focus w...
IBA Silver Dome Awards (for 2011 work)
R-2 Best Humorous Commercial: Scooters SexyR-2 Best Humorous Commercial: Taco Gringo TedR-5 Best Feature Programming: Focus w...
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New Programming for WTAX.
Our programming is changing on WTAX from 5pm-10pm. Check out the Daily Wrap from the Wall Street Journal and Jason Lewis. Cli...
Jury finds Cellni Guilty of Two Counts of the Four.
Springfield Businessman Bill Cellini found guilty of two of the four counts against him. A federal jury found him guilty of c...
Roger Ebert, Rebecca Skloot to get literary prizes
Pulitzer Prize-winning movie critic Roger Ebert will be honored with the Carl Sandburg Literary Award at a dinner in Chicago ...