Will Stevenson

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

WAND-TV is based in Decatur
Business
2 months ago
WAND-TV to be sold to Gray Media

It’s the second sale of a station in this television market announced this year.

Joseph Johnson is charged with arson for a fire at the Sangamon Towers building in downtown Springfield.
Crime
2 months ago
Man arrested, accused of setting fire to downtown apartment building

Joseph Johnson, 64, faces several arson and criminal damage-related charges.

Governor JB Pritzker signs into law Thursday a bill requiring mental health screenings for students in grades 3-12.
Education
2 months ago
Pritzker signs bill to implement mental health screenings in schools

Screenings would begin at public schools in the 2027-28 school year

DCFS
IL State News
2 months ago
GOP calls for DCFS reforms after reporting of another youth death while in foster care

Republican lawmakers want reforms and answers at DCFS, and they want Gov. Pritzker to take responsibility.

Gary Freeman mugshot from Sangamon County Jail
Crime
2 months ago
Man arrested for having various drugs and cash in his possession

Several suspected drugs and “a large sum” of cash were found in a search.

Vontrez Haynes
Crime
2 months ago
Kidnapping arrest made at Washington Park

Vontrez Haynes was also wanted on a Retail Theft warrant.

Springfield Fire Crews were on the scene Wednesday morning for a fire at the Sangamon Towers apartment complex.
Local
2 months ago
Fire causes damage to downtown apartment building

Officials say at least two people were hurt.

Springfield Police squad
Crime
2 months ago
Springfield Police targets retail theft in recent operation

Seven people were arrested between July 24 and July 25 at TJX-owned stores.

The Double Black Diamond Solar project, near Auburn.
Local
2 months ago
SSGA signs ‘Community Benefit Agreement’ with solar company

$5 million will be spent by Swift Current energy over the next 20 years for various community initiatives

Illinois State Police squad
IL State News
2 months ago
State Police use grant money to help combat car thefts, car hijacking

225 vehicles were recovered by Illinois State Troopers that were listed as “stolen and/or hijacked.”

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