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Will Stevenson

Will is the host of the WTAX Morning Newswatch, and is also the Editor-in-Chief of CapitolCityNow.com. He has won numerous awards from the Illinois News Broadcasters Association, Illinois Associated Press, and Illinois Broadcasters Association for his work over the past nearly 25 years. He has more than three decades of experience as a broadcaster.

Following presentations from each of four sub-committees of the Massey Commission, members met in small groups with attendees to further discuss the recommendations.
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58 minutes ago
County admin: Massey Commission made ‘faulty assumption’ the county could do all calls to action, but it will fund what it can

McFadden: Commission made ‘faulty assumption’ county could address everything.

Chris Webster, grand marshal, waves from the back of the convertible he was sitting in during the Springfield Veterans Day parade Wednesday, November 11, 2026.
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2 days ago
Camp Butler director honored at Springfield Veterans Day parade

Chris Webster has spent his entire career serving others.

Members of the Sangamon County Board and county officials watch Tuesday, September 1 as consultant Bill Krueger speaks to them via Zoom.
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2 days ago
Sangamon County budget: Lower than last year, with a lower property tax levy rate (Read the budget here)

Some departments will get more money, but overall, the budget is lower than the previous year.

Homer Simpson on a t-shirt.
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3 days ago
Woo Hoo! ‘Simpsons’ writers to talk Saturday in Springfield — yes, THIS Springfield

Writer Dan Greaney is a Republican running for President.

Michael Asfaw, left in blue, was one of 26 people to take oaths in order to become naturalized U.S. citizens during a ceremony Friday, November 6, at the Old State Capitol in Springfield.
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6 days ago
26 new U.S. citizens take their oaths Friday in Springfield

26 people took oaths to become American citizens Friday.

Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) speaks with reporters Friday, November 6, 2026, at the Old State Capitol in Springfield.
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7 days ago
Durbin: Dems need to work on improving costs, not impeachments

Durbin also wants to see the DREAM Act finally passed before he retires.

FILE - This copy of Abraham Lincoln's Gettysburg Address is at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum.
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1 week ago
Gettysburg Address to return to display at ALPLM this month

The copy has been state property since the 1940’s.

An artist's rendering of part of the proposed new SMTD secondary transfer hub.
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1 week ago
SMTD confirms purchase of land for new secondary transit hub

The new hub could be open in the next five years.

Memorial Health
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1 week ago
Memorial Health to close one of its Springfield facilities

“We are working with each of the residents and their families to create transition plans, including placements at other facilities if appropriate,” said the statement.

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