Will Stevenson

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

Pumpkins
Fall Guide
3 months ago
Go out of your gourd and visit a local pumpkin patch

Pumpkin carving, pumpkin painting, pumpkin patches, and more!

Voters cast their ballots in Springfield during the 2024 general election in November. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Andrew Campbell)
IL State News
3 months ago
Senate candidates talk ICE and Trump policies at candidate forum

Nine candidates asked questions on a number of topics, most notably immigration.

The bus used in the "Makers on the Move" bus tour is displayed at Ace Sign Company Monday.
Business
3 months ago
Bus tour highlights manufacturing — and youth involvement

A Springfield youth won a contest to design the bus wrap used.

West side of YNOT building after tragic crash on April 29, 2025.
Local
3 months ago
State’s Attorney: No charges to be filed in fatal YNOT crash

“The evidence from the investigation does not support criminal charges in this case,” said Milhiser.

Local
3 months ago
Budzinski sends letter to Wyndham owner, seeking answers

“Today, Springfield’s skyline centerpiece stands dark, boarded, and blighted – an eyesore in the heart of our capital city,” Budzinski wrote.

Austin Fore
Crime
3 months ago
Springfield Police uses drone to help arrest man for business burglary

Fore’s arrest came with the help of a Springfield Police drone, identifying a heat signal that turned out to be him.

Montez Bolden Sangamon County Jail
Crime
3 months ago
Man charged with attempted murder, accused of beating man in wheelchair

Bolden also faces multiple counts of Aggravated Battery.

Campout 4 Homeless Veterans
Fall Guide
3 months ago
Supporting veterans with a fundraising campout

Fifth Street Renaissance helps thousands of homeless members of our community annually.

unemployment
Local
3 months ago
Springfield-area unemployment increases slightly in August

The state saw an overall unemployment decline in August.

Chatham Strong red ribbon with photo of Chatham water tower near YNOT
Local
3 months ago
Chatham StrongFest raises over $180,000

The grand total: $183,400.67.

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