Will Stevenson

WTAX Morning Newswatch Host & CapitolCityNow.com Editor-in-Chief

unemployment
Local
3 days ago
Springfield-area unemployment increases slightly in August

The state saw an overall unemployment decline in August.

Chatham Strong red ribbon with photo of Chatham water tower near YNOT
Local
3 days ago
Chatham StrongFest raises over $180,000

The grand total: $183,400.67.

SMTD bus
Local
4 days ago
SMTD to purchase 19 new buses

Federal grant funds will help pay for all 19 new buses.

Judge with gavel
Local
4 days ago
Federal jury finds in favor of Springfield in 2021 lawsuit

The jury found the use of force was reasonable, and that one of the suspects had a bat, leaving the officers in fear of their safety.

Jesse Blades was arrested on burglary and other charges -- found by Sangamon Co. sheriff's deputies using a new drone.
Crime
4 days ago
County makes second arrest in one week using new drone

See footage here of the arrest using a drone.

IL State News
4 days ago
State to open up ‘Tax Amnesty Program’

Pay back taxes owed between October 1 and November 17.

Charlie Kirk
Sports
5 days ago
Cubs 3B Shaw says he’s ‘not concerned at all’ about backlash for attending Charlie Kirk memorial

“I felt as though it was something that was really important for me to do,” he said.

Office Depot
Business
6 days ago
Office Max owner to be bought by holding company

The sale is expected to be complete by the end of 2025.

Jeff Dunham, and probably Walter, will perform at the Bank of Springfield Center April 11, 2026.
Entertainment
1 week ago
Another comedia, and a performance for the kids, the latest to announce dates at BOS

Both Jeff Dunham and Elmo will soon take turns on the BOS Center stage.

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