Will Stevenson

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

Daniel Davis
Crime
7 days ago
Springfield man accused of having child porn

Daniel Davis, 48, remained jailed as of Wednesday afternoon.

Melanie Barnard "shops" for presents in "Santa's Workshop" at HSHS St. John's Children's Hospital. Barnard's son Stuart is recovering there after recent surgery.
Health & Wellness
1 week ago
Santa’s elves make Christmas special for patients of HSHS St. John’s Children’s Hospital

‘Santa’s Workshop’ is made possible through toy drives and Springfield’s McGraw family.

Lawmakers and Sangamon County Board members, among others, sign a beam that will be put up in the new, under-construction, Sangamon County Transportation Center.
Local
1 week ago
More signings of beams for Sangamon County transit center

Springfield, IL (CAPITOL CITY NOW) – Another beam that will hold the new Sangamon […]

A signed copy of President Abraham Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation will be on display at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum through Feb. 3 before being displayed again at Juneteenth.
History
1 week ago
Emancipation Proclamation back on display at ALPLM, for a limited time

It will be available through early February as part of the “Lincoln:  A Life and Legacy That Defined a Nation” exhibit.

Thomas McMillen
Local
1 week ago
Attorney to Pritzker: Release man from prison who’s innocent of 1989 murder

Investigating Innocence wants Tom McMillen released before Christmas.

alcohol abuse
Local
1 week ago
Liver disease among causes of alcohol-related deaths in parts of Illinois

One section of the state seems to have a dubious honor.

Officials demonstrate how quickly fires can burn during a news conference in December in Springfield.
Local
1 week ago
Fire dangers still lurk leading up to Christmas

Many items in your home are made with petroleum-based products, increasing fire danger in your home.

A screenshot of Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias reading some of the rejected personalized license plates.
IL State News
1 week ago
You can’t get that on a license plate

Watch the video here of Giannoulias showing you what’s been banned.

The Save-a-Lot store on Clear Lake Ave. in Springfield is closing.
Business
1 week ago
Save-a-Lot Springfield location to close Christmas Eve

No reason was given for the closure.

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Business
2 weeks ago
Illinois home prices increase in November, available inventory decreases

Many problems persist, according to Illinois REALTORS.