Illinois political figures react to newest DOJ-Trump indictments
A number of Illinois political figures are reacting to the latest indictment of former President Donald Trump – the first time a former President has faced federal criminal charges. Republican Congresswoman Mary Miller, a longtime Trump supporter
Village of Jerome sees bright business prospects ahead, even as liquor license issuing has been halted
The village of Jerome sees bright business prospects ahead, despite some self-imposed limitations on certain types of development. Village president Mike Lopez says at his request, Jerome has halted issuing new liquor licenses. That’s because a liquor
Former candidate for Sangamon County Board Donald Anderson now facing charges of perjury and forgery over his nominating petitions
A former candidate for the Sangamon County Board is now facing charges of perjury and forgery over his nominating petitions for that seat. The Illinois Attorney General’s Office accuses 44-year-old Donald Anderson of submitting forged signatures on
Two hurt in Friday morning fire in Springfield
Two people are hurt after a mobile home fire in Springfield Friday morning. Firefighters were called to a mobile home park on Truman Road just after 9:45 a.m. and found heavy fire coming from the mobile home.
Illinois to receive more than half-a-billion dollars in multi-state opioid settlement with drug manufacturers and drug stores
Illinois will receive more than half-a-billion dollars over the next 15 years as part of a multi-state settlement with opioid manufacturers and drug store chains. Attorney General Kwame Raoul joined with more than a dozen other states
Illinois State regulators take steps to ensure no confusion between regular and “co-branded alcoholic beverages” exists going forward
State regulators are taking steps to prevent possible confusion over alcoholic beverages with similar or identical names or brands as non-alcoholic soft drinks. They’re called “co-branded alcoholic beverages,” with examples including a “hard” Mountain Dew or a
[LISTEN] Jerome village president Mike Lopez on life in Jerome and the upcoming July 4 parade
The village of Jerome is seeking entrants for its upcoming Fourth of July parade, and looking ahead to the future of the community. WMAY’s Jim Leach spoke with Jerome village president Mike Lopez about life in the
[LISTEN] Author Martinus Evans of ”Slow AF Run Club” says anyone can be a runner
When his doctor told him “Lose weight or die,” Martinus Evans had an unlikely reaction — he vowed to run a marathon. Despite his doctor’s skepticism, Evans has met that goal, and is now encouraging others to
Scoop DuJour Donuts For The Win
From time to time, at the station we get treats brought in from clients or other stationeeres celebrating birthdays, last days or anything to justify eating treats. Yesterday, Kyle (our digital fulfillment coordinator) brought in donuts from
WMAY Eats: Rocki, Ryan and Trent do The Chili Parlour of Springfield: Part One
It was a bit overcast on that day in late May, but nice enough to take a walk downtown. We were meeting Rocki and Ryan for lunch at an iconic Springfield establishment where folks have come to
Adams: Pritzker puts final stamp on $50.4 billion state spending plan
Budget includes investments in education, violence prevention and business incentives By ANDREW ADAMS & JERRY NOWICKI Capitol News Illinois aadams@capitolnewsillinois.com CHICAGO – Gov. JB Pritzker signed the state’s operating budget for the upcoming fiscal year on Wednesday,
Mayor Misty Buscher notes that she has to take care concerning incentives for any Wyndham City Centre deal
Springfield Mayor Misty Buscher says she has to be careful what incentives she offers to a major downtown hotel – because then lots of other hotels may want the same deal. Buscher and other officials are still