There are members of our community – Springfield, Illinois, and beyond – that do not live lives that many would easily recognize. Many millions of Americans, in fact, hide their suffering, their lack ...

(The Center Square) – Illinois is known for having high property and corporate taxes, but it is also one of the few states that imposes estate taxes. The estate tax is imposed on a decedent’s estate, ...

Zoe Saldaña responds to criticism that 'Emilia Pérez' is 'hurtful' to Mexicans after Oscar win This insightful and informative selection is brought to you through WMAY with and by the wonderful work, ...

(The Center Square) – Members of Illinois’ congressional delegation voted along partisan lines on a U.S. House measure that would require proof of citizenship to vote in federal elections. U.S. House ...

Public defenders, while supportive of reform, anticipate major workload increases By HANNAH MEISEL Capitol News Illinois hmeisel@capitolnewsillinois.com Illinois on Monday will become the first state ...

Former speaker will stand for his own corruption trial next year By HANNAH MEISEL Capitol News Illinois hmeisel@capitolnewsillinois.com CHICAGO – A federal jury on Tuesday convicted three ex-lobbyists ...

(WASHINGTON) — Speaker Mike Johnson and Florida GOP Rep. Anna Paulina Luna say they have cut a deal to end the fight over proxy voting for new parents, which will re-open the House floor after nearly ...

Springfield Alderwoman Lakeisha Purchase has been appointed to the Springfield/Sangamon County Regional Planning Commission — but not without some drama. She talks with WMAY’s Jim Leach about another ...

(WASHINGTON) — Ahead of expected talks between the United States and Iran over the weekend, the State Department pushed back on the idea that the discussion would be a negotiation over Tehran’s ...

In her first live interview on WMAY since taking office, Springfield Mayor Misty Buscher discusses some of her personnel moves, concerns about the fire department, the status of the Wyndham project, ...

Lawmakers in Illinois are asking voters to weigh in on three hot-button issues on their ballots this year: election interference, income taxes and reproductive health care. Voters in Illinois are ...

A watchdog group is raising questions about a new ad for Republican candidate for governor Jesse Sullivan. The ad includes statements of support from several Illinois sheriffs, who are shown in ...