Will Stevenson

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

Republican lawmakers in Springfield say power bills are skyrocketing because of "failed" energy policies.
IL State News
2 months ago
Republicans claim higher energy prices are all Governor’s fault

The Freedom Caucus says Democrats aren’t taking their pleas to do something with energy policy seriously.

David Jordan is wanted by Illinois State and Gibson City Police.
Crime
2 months ago
Man wanted, accused of shooting at officers before house ended up on fire

David Jordan, 70, Gibson City, is accused of shooting two officers, after which his home ended up on fire.

Handicapped parking placards for permanently-disabled Illinois residents can now be good for five years, instead of one.
Local
2 months ago
Legislation signed allowing for less-regular parking placard requests for disabled residents

“This law addresses a real problem by cutting red tape and making state government work better for the people it serves.”

The Late Show with Stephen Colbert and guest Gov. JB Pritzker during Tuesday’s August 5, 2025 show. Photo: Scott Kowalchyk ©2025 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved.
IL State News
2 months ago
Pritzker talks redistricting on ‘The Late Show’

“Donald Trump’s trying to steal five seats from the people,” said Gov. Pritzker.

Katherine Smith was sentenced to 13 years in prison for her role in a home invasion that led to a stabbing death.
Crime
2 months ago
Woman sentenced to prison for role in 2018 murder

Katherine Smith got 13 years in prison, but also credit for the more than 2,000 days already spent in jail.

The Budweiser Clydesdales are coming to the Illinois State Fair.
Local
2 months ago
Budweiser Clydesdales to come to Illinois State Fair

The appearances are part of a celebration of the company’s fifteen years of partnership with “Folds of Honor,” which gives scholarships to families of fallen or disabled U.S. Service members, and first responders.

Local
2 months ago
City Council okays CWLP purchasing more solar power

The move is meant to try to take advantage of proposed state incentives that could replace federal incentives that have been cut in the “One Big Beautiful Bill.”

gas pump shutterstock
Local
2 months ago
Gas prices go up in Springfield and rest of Illinois

Gas prices in Illinois are higher than a month ago, but lower than a year ago.

Steven Lambert is running for the 54th State Senate District, covering the Springfield area.
Local
2 months ago
Loami mayor wants to become State Senator

Steven Lambert, Mayor of Loami, is running as an independent candidate for State Senate.

Scott McFarland died Aug. 2 at the age of 41
Local
2 months ago
Former Springfield resident, former Dist. 186 board president, Scott McFarland passes away

McFarland was 41. Services will be held at a later date.

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