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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.

Fire and thick black smoke can be seen coming from a smokestack at CWLP Tuesday morning.
Local
4 months ago
UPDATE: Fire at decommissioned CWLP smokestack

CWLP: A scrubber in a decommissioned smokestack is to blame.

District 186 Board member Micah Miller, left, speaks during the most recent board meeting.
Local
4 months ago
Dist. 186 board members concerned about bond sales

Some of the bonds would be repaid with property tax money, while others would be repaid with money from a 1% sales tax.

An artist's rendering of some of the plans to renovate the Illinois Theatre.
Local
4 months ago
Jacksonville Center for the Arts decides not to purchase Illinois Theatre

The center has not met an $8.9 million fundraising goal.

Soldier Field
Sports
4 months ago
Bears’ potential move to Indiana takes step forward as effort to build stadium in Illinois lingers

The Indiana House of Representatives Ways and Means Committee passed a bill establishing a Northwest Indiana Stadium Authority to finance, construct and lease a stadium by a 24-0 margin.

The National Weather Service says the greatest threats for tornadoes Thursday afternoon is in the yellow-shaded area.
Local
4 months ago
Severe weather may make quick trip through Springfield Thursday afternoon

Areas southeast of Springfield have the greatest threat.

Ambulance
Local
4 months ago
Man dead after car-versus motorcycle crash in Springfield

The name of the victim hasn’t been released.

Governor JB Pritzker gives his budget address to the Illinois General Assembly Feb. 18, 2026, in the Illinois House Chamber.
Local
4 months ago
Pritzker budget address includes slight spending increase, new housing construction program, criticism of Trump

Pritizker criticizes Trump, proposes new housing, wants data center tax credits paused.

Board member Sarah Blissett listens as board member Micah Miller makes a point at a school board meeting Feb. 18, 2026.
Local
4 months ago
District 186 Board mulls starting school year earlier

The problem might be the Illinois State Fair.

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