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Will Stevenson

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

The inventor of Lite-Brite and other children's toys has died.
IL State News
4 months ago
Toy inventor Burt Meyer, who dreamed up Lite-Brite and Rock ’Em Sock ’Em Robots, dies age 99

Meyer died on Oct. 30, said Rebecca Mathis, executive director at King-Bruwaert House, a retirement community in Burr Ridge, Illinois, where he lived.

This Illinois State Police squad car was side-swiped Tuesday morning on Interstate 94 in Chicago.
Crime
4 months ago
Another squad car hit by alleged ‘Scott’s Law’ violator –ISP

“Scott’s Law” requires drivers to “move over” for emergency vehicles with flashing lights.

Maternal health
Health & Wellness
4 months ago
State: Most pregnancy-related deaths ‘preventable’

State: Pregnant Blacks more likely to die; substance abuse most common cause.

Merle Monroe
Crime
4 months ago
Springfield man busted for child porn possession

Merle Monroe, 68, awaits court appearances.

Holiday Guide
4 months ago
Thanksgiving in Illinois costs less — really!

Illinois Farm Bureau: Illinois did not have turkey problems that other states did.

Adam Corbin
Crime
5 months ago
Police: Man arrested for death of woman found in shed’s waste container

The relationship between Adam Corbin and Nancy Corbin isn’t clear.

Holiday sweets
Holiday Guide
5 months ago
Memorial Health class teaches you how to change the ingredients in holiday sweets

“Holiday Sweets & Treats” class at Memorial’s Wellness Center December 9.

Crime
5 months ago
Woman found dead in waste container, investigation continues

Woman found dead in a shed, possibly for an extended period of time.

Springfield Lucky Horseshoes players warm up in the outfield on a hot day.
Sports
5 months ago
Wanted: Naming rights partner for Lucky Horseshoes’ field

Naming rights for the field at Robin Roberts Stadium will help pay for ballpark renovations and upkeep, says team.

A screenshot of part of an ad touting the new Sangamon County Sheriff's Office mobile app.
Local
5 months ago
Crouch launches new app for Sheriff’s Department

“The Sheriff’s App” is available on Apple and Google Play.

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