Will Stevenson

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

A demonstration trailer shows how quickly a fire can flare up in a home -- in this case, due to a candle being near a Christmas tree and presents.
Local
2 months ago
Officials: Candles, cooking among top reasons for holiday fires

Candles can cause fires, and cause them to spread quickly.

Crime
2 months ago
Teen pleads guilty to murder as other teen is set for court date

The second suspect in the case will be in court Thursday.

Kelly Hurst (right), managing director of the Massey Commission, speaks to the Sangamon County Board.
Local
2 months ago
Massey Commission to County Board: Do you have courage to enact recommendations?

A conversation on the final report is scheduled for Wednesday night.

Evan Hultine was elected to a second term as Illinois Farm Bureau's Vice President.
Agriculture
2 months ago
Illinois Farm Bureau members elect officers

Phillip Nelson and Evan Hultine are familiar names to Illinois Farm Bureau members.

A power substation in winter.
Local
2 months ago
Commerce Commission says ‘winter disconnection rule’ in effect

Power cannot be disconnected between December 1 and March 31, says the ICC.

This house near 6th and Cedar Streets in Springfield was destroyed by fire.
Local
2 months ago
House ‘total loss’ following Monday morning fire

The home was vacant. A cause was not disclosed.

Gov. JB Pritzker takes questions in his Capitol office on Thursday, Oct. 30. (CNI photo by Andrew Adams)
Education
2 months ago
Pritzker: Democracy deteriorates when universities pay ‘extortion’ to feds

Pritzker: Democracy is being whittled away every time universities pay money to the feds.

Students at Lincoln Magnet School talk to an astronaut on the International Space Station with the help of amateur radio operators.
Education
2 months ago
(Inter)Stellar: Springfield students get chance to talk with astronauts on International Space Station

Students were ready for liftoff to a conversation with the International Space Station.

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