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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 handcart and flour sack used at the former Pillsbury plant are now part of a display at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum.
History
5 months ago
Former Pillsbury plant part of new exhibit at ALPLM

The plant opened in 1930 and closed in 2001.

The Springfield area, as of Tuesday midday, was in a Level 3, out of 5, risk of severe storms, according to the National Weather Service and the Storm Prediction Center.
Local
5 months ago
UPDATE: Storms and tornadoes possible, but uncertainty remains -NWS

Tornadoes rated EF-3 are possible earlier, then more heavy rain and high winds overnight, says NWS.

As of Monday afternoon, the National Weather Service's estimates for timing of severe weather Tuesday in Springfield and Jacksonville.
Local
5 months ago
NWS: Severe weather an ‘enhanced’ possibility Tuesday

Hail and heavy rain may be the biggest threats.

food safety
Health & Wellness
5 months ago
Illinois food safety legislation targets heavy metals in baby food, harmful additives

The proposed legislation also addresses certain products, like dyes in processed foods.

Illinois State Police squad
Local
5 months ago
UPDATE: Two dead after accident on I-55 in Springfield

One victim is from Girard; the other from Missouri.

Randy Crockett
Crime
5 months ago
UPDATE: Man arrested following Friday night shooting death in Springfield

Randy Crockett, 23, was arrested on weapons charges.

Sports
5 months ago
High school state girls basketball tournament wraps up Saturday

Glenwood and Mount Pulaski girls basketball teams play for state championships Saturday.

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Local
5 months ago
It’s easier to follow CapitolCityNow on Google News. Here’s how

Using Google Preferred makes it easier to get our news any time you want it.

Sports
5 months ago
State tournaments continue for high school boys and girls basketball teams

The IHSA calls it “America’s Original March Madness”.

Students walk down the hallway of St. Patrick Catholic School Thursday, March 5, 2026.
Education
5 months ago
Officials: St. Pat’s legacy will live on through scholarships, continued fundraisers

Scholarships and fundraising events will still be done, even as St. Pat’s closes at the end of the current academic year.

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