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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.

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Business
4 months ago
New owner of BUNN: ‘Business as usual’; will be part of company division with ‘operational independence’

BUNN Commercial will become part of Ali Group’s ‘Welbilt’ division.

Stormy sky
Local
4 months ago
Storm damage reported throughout central Illinois because of Sunday’s severe weather

Lots of gusty winds and other severe weather-related conditions.

The National Weather Service forecast for Sunday's winter and severe weather.
Local
4 months ago
Tornadoes, hail, rain, wind, snow, blizzard all possible in Central Illinois Sunday

“Every type of weather you could possibly think of is happening.”

A BUNN coffeemaker sits ready for use at the Capitol Media Group studios in Springfield.
Business
4 months ago
Questions remain about sale of Springfield’s BUNN to Chicago-based company

No comment as of yet on manufacturing operations, or other businesses with the BUNN name attached.

Bunn logo
Local
4 months ago
Springfield’s BUNN sold to Chicago-based company

Bunn started in Springfield more than 180 years ago.

A handcart and flour sack used at the former Pillsbury plant are now part of a display at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum.
History
4 months ago
Former Pillsbury plant part of new exhibit at ALPLM

The plant opened in 1930 and closed in 2001.

The Springfield area, as of Tuesday midday, was in a Level 3, out of 5, risk of severe storms, according to the National Weather Service and the Storm Prediction Center.
Local
4 months ago
UPDATE: Storms and tornadoes possible, but uncertainty remains -NWS

Tornadoes rated EF-3 are possible earlier, then more heavy rain and high winds overnight, says NWS.

As of Monday afternoon, the National Weather Service's estimates for timing of severe weather Tuesday in Springfield and Jacksonville.
Local
4 months ago
NWS: Severe weather an ‘enhanced’ possibility Tuesday

Hail and heavy rain may be the biggest threats.

food safety
Health & Wellness
4 months ago
Illinois food safety legislation targets heavy metals in baby food, harmful additives

The proposed legislation also addresses certain products, like dyes in processed foods.

Illinois State Police squad
Local
4 months ago
UPDATE: Two dead after accident on I-55 in Springfield

One victim is from Girard; the other from Missouri.

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