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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.

Gena English-Wheat, 59, arrested February 24 on a charge of Concealment of Death.
Crime
3 months ago
Woman wanted after no-showing trial for concealment of Springfield woman’s death

Trial was to have started Monday for Gena English-Wheat, 59

jail cell
Crime
3 months ago
Feds accuse Texas man of having hundreds of pounds of meth in Illinios

William Mayes, Jr., 35, is charged by federal prosecutors with possession of meth with intent to distribute.

Republican candidate for Illinois Governor, Darren Bailey, speaks Thursday, April 30, outside the Illinois State Capitol.
Local
4 months ago
Bailey proposes bill to eliminate SAFE-T Act, as Republicans introduce similar bill

Bailey says he’s not familiar with the Republican bill, and doesn’t yet have someone to sponsor his proposal.

This Sangamon Mass Transit Bus, named "Buddy," has been decorated to commemorate the 100th anniversary of Route 66.
Local
4 months ago
Meet ‘Buddy’, SMTD’s new Route 66-themed bus

“Buddy” will be at many Route 66 events around Springfield.

Springfield Public School Superintendent Jennifer Gill is joined by local leaders, Gov. JB Pritzker, and local student athletes Tuesday, April 28, at the ribbon-cutting for the new Scheels Sports Park.
Local
4 months ago
Play ball! Ribbon cut on new Scheels Sports Park

“Illinois is doing something genuinely special, and Springfield is at the heart of it.”

Man in a navy jacket speaks to reporters outside a medical clinic, microphones in front labeled Capitol City Now.
Local
4 months ago
Pritzker talks ISU strike, accused lawmaker, and Bears proposal during Springfield appearance

Pritzker: Bears don’t like “amusement tax” in the legislation.

Clouds interacting with sun Monday evening outside the Capitol Media Group studios in Springfield.
Local
4 months ago
Record rain in Springfield from two rounds of severe weather Monday

A Flash Flood Warning was in effect at one point late Monday morning in central Sangamon County.

severe weather
Local
4 months ago
UPDATE: Monday morning storms cause little damage in Springfield area; Round 2 possible with Tornado Watch in effect

Gusty winds, some downed trees and power lines, and large hail was reported.

An Illinois State Police car is pictured outside the Illinois Capitol in Springfield during an event in 2022. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Jerry Nowicki)
Local
4 months ago
Autopsy conducted on man who died after being hit by ISP squad car

Charles Henderson died from “multiple blunt force injuries.”

SPC Risk
Local
4 months ago
UPDATE: National Weather Service: Severe weather possible Monday throughout almost all of Illinois

How strong a second round of storms is Monday depends on the first round of storms, says forecasters.

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