Will Stevenson

WTAX Morning Newswatch Host & CapitolCityNow.com Editor-in-Chief

Left to Right: Joyce Nardulli, Mallory Wescott, Robert Carter, Tami Silverman
Education
1 week ago
Four UIS alumni honored for achievements

The four were recognized during what is UIS’ Homecoming Week.

Maria Genovese (left) and Daniel Gregg were arrested September 18 after allegedly breaking into, and causing damage at, Viper Mine.
Crime
1 week ago
New drone helps catch two people accused of breaking into Viper Mine

Viper Mine recently closed, but had $80,000 in damage done to it from the suspected break-in.

Police lights
Local
1 week ago
UPDATE: Pedestrian struck, killed by vehicle in Springfield

Not many details about the accident have been released.

Former Governor Jim Edgar's funeral was at Central Baptist Church in Springfield.
Local
1 week ago
A bipartisan showing at Former Gov. Jim Edgar’s funeral, just the way he would have wanted

Stang called Edgar “a truly remarkable individual”  — sentiments echoed by the political leaders and family members who spoke.

Chatham Jaycees Oktoberfest
Fall Guide
1 week ago
Celebrate Oktoberfest in Chatham

Everything you’d expect from Oktoberfest…right down to lederhosen!

Pumpkins
Fall Guide
1 week ago
Go out of your gourd and visit a local pumpkin patch

Pumpkin carving, pumpkin painting, pumpkin patches, and more!

Crime
1 week ago
Man arrested for knife incident involving woman at Walgreens

Malcolm Hill, 35, was arrested on charges of aggravated battery, unlawful use of a weapon, and aggravated assault.  Court records indicate Hill also faces a misdemeanor battery charge.

Gov. JB Pritzker is pictured in Chicago on Monday, Aug. 25, 2025. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Andrew Adams)
IL State News
2 weeks ago
Pritzker to MSNBC: Suspension of Jimmy Kimmel is ‘dangerous’

“Everybody should be saying that ABC should reverse their decision,” said Pritzker.