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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.

A report suggests a lack of available child care in many areas could cost Illinois' economy $6.2 billion a year.
Local
5 months ago
Study: Lack of available child care could cost state economy $6.2 billion per year

Murphy says there can’t be a productive workforce, one that’s stable, without adequate child care. 

WICS
Business
5 months ago
NewsChannel 20 changes ownership hands again

A number of publications report Rincon Broadcasting Group is transferring control of the station group, including WICS-TV, WRSP-TV, and WICD-TV to a company called Community News Media LLC.

LEFT TO RIGHT: Jay Shanle, Downtown Springfield, Inc., Sangamon County Board Chair Andy Van Meter, Mayor Misty Buscher, State Sen. Doris Turner, State Rep. Mike Coffey
Local
5 months ago
A ‘200 million dollar investment’: Lawmaker proposes measure that could expand BOS Center, build new downtown hotel

Lawmakers: No new taxes for Springfield residents to pay for the project if approved.

Easter dinner
Food Scene
5 months ago
Dietitian: Side dishes can be made healthy, and tasty, and a class will show you how

Zepp hosts classes at the Memorial Wellness Center on making the meals and snacks you eat better for you. 

Property tax
Local
5 months ago
Pritzker: Neither I, nor state lawmakers, have anything to do with your property taxes

Pritzker: Republicans are ‘confused’ on who handles property taxes.

Local
5 months ago
UPDATE: Alderwoman, groups ask for answers regarding video purporting to show SPD officer assaulting suspect

Video allegedly shows SPD officer punching Black woman and obstructing an airway.

Lincoln Greens Golf Course is near Lake Springfield.
Local
5 months ago
Cause of death revealed in fatal Lincoln Greens accident

Daniel Crumrine died of “crush injuries,” said the Coroner.

Jimmy Clayton becomes the President and CEO of the Illinois Chamber of Commerce April 1.
Business
5 months ago
New CEO of Illinois Chamber of Commerce named

Jimmy Clayton replaces Lou Sandoval, who left the chamber in November, 2025.

Lincoln Greens Golf Course
Local
5 months ago
Man dead after ‘tragic accident’ at Springfield golf course

“It was a shocking piece of news — terrible and shocking,” said Chief Patrick Murphy.

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