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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.

Randy Crockett
Crime
4 months ago
UPDATE: Man arrested following Friday night shooting death in Springfield

Randy Crockett, 23, was arrested on weapons charges.

Sports
4 months ago
High school state girls basketball tournament wraps up Saturday

Glenwood and Mount Pulaski girls basketball teams play for state championships Saturday.

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Local
4 months ago
It’s easier to follow CapitolCityNow on Google News. Here’s how

Using Google Preferred makes it easier to get our news any time you want it.

Sports
4 months ago
State tournaments continue for high school boys and girls basketball teams

The IHSA calls it “America’s Original March Madness”.

Students walk down the hallway of St. Patrick Catholic School Thursday, March 5, 2026.
Education
4 months ago
Officials: St. Pat’s legacy will live on through scholarships, continued fundraisers

Scholarships and fundraising events will still be done, even as St. Pat’s closes at the end of the current academic year.

St. Patrick's Catholic School
Education
4 months ago
115-year-old Springfield Catholic school to close at end of school year

The school blames a loss of funding from several sources.

A man carries an Iranian flag to place on the rubble of a police facility struck during the U.S.–Israeli military campaign in Tehran, Iran, Wednesday, March 4, 2026. (AP Photo/Vahid Salemi)
IL State News
4 months ago
Pritzker to State Dept.: Federal plan for Middle East evacuations needed

Pritzker claims President Trump admitted there is no such evacuation plan.

This "strawberry dress," worn by Mary Lincoln, is now on display at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum.
History
4 months ago
ALPLM displays rare Mary Lincoln dress

First time displayed in public in 15 years.

Ball Chatham Schools logo on a district building
Local
4 months ago
Ball-Chatham voters asked to vote on bond referendum during March primary

Superintendent says many items in the district are becoming outdated or in need of repair.

Mega Millions lottery machine
Local
4 months ago
Mega Millions ticket worth $3 million sold at Springfield gas station

$3 million ticket sold at North Grand Ave. East Qik-N-EZ.

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