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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.

Local
2 months ago
Two Springfield Police officers disciplined following January shooting incident

Small suspensions were served by the officers, according to the report.

The "Golden Abe" Award at the Illinois State Fair.
Local
2 months ago
From a Route 66 milkshake, to a jalapeno lemonade: Food, glorious food, at the Illinois State Fair

Visitors have the chance to name a “Golden Abe Award” in the People’s Choice category.

Springfield Police Department shield
Local
2 months ago
Springfield Police officer arrested for DUI in Chatham stripped of rank, suspended

Police also launch new portion of transparency portal.

Illinois State Fair
Local
2 months ago
Physical and security improvements at the Illinois State Fair

Building improvements, demolitions, and security have been among the upgrades.

Sen. Doris Turner, D-Springfield, speaks on the Senate floor on May 29, 2026. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Jerry Nowicki)
Local
2 months ago
City Council approves Turner appointment to Mid-Illinois Medical District Commission

Turner is a former employee of the Illinois Department of Public Health.

Dick Durbin at a press conference in his home's backyard in Springfield on April 24, 2025, one day after he announced he would not seek reelection.
Local
2 months ago
Senate committee defeats Durbin’s $200M farm bill amendment aimed at rural healthcare

The amendment would have provided rural hospitals with $8 million in federal grants. Overall, the grants would have totaled $200 million a year.

Crews dig up the back yard of an undisclosed home in Auburn in the investigation of Brenda Bottoms, reported missing in 1987.
Local
2 months ago
Back yard of Auburn home dug up in case of woman missing since 1987

It’s the latest move in the re-investigation of the case.

Jerry Costello, Director of the Illinois Department of Agriculture, speaks Thursday, August 6, at the Illinois State Fair Press Preview Day.
Local
2 months ago
The Mother Road at this year’s Illinois State Fair

The Illinois State Fair is August 13 through August 23.

Ald. Roy Williams, at the August 5, 2026 Springfield City Council meeting.
Local
2 months ago
Alderman spars with Springfield Mayor over cannabis grants and who’s in charge

Discussion centered around the city’s Cannabis Grant Program.

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