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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.

St. Patrick's Catholic School
Education
5 months ago
115-year-old Springfield Catholic school to close at end of school year

The school blames a loss of funding from several sources.

A man carries an Iranian flag to place on the rubble of a police facility struck during the U.S.–Israeli military campaign in Tehran, Iran, Wednesday, March 4, 2026. (AP Photo/Vahid Salemi)
IL State News
5 months ago
Pritzker to State Dept.: Federal plan for Middle East evacuations needed

Pritzker claims President Trump admitted there is no such evacuation plan.

This "strawberry dress," worn by Mary Lincoln, is now on display at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum.
History
5 months ago
ALPLM displays rare Mary Lincoln dress

First time displayed in public in 15 years.

Ball Chatham Schools logo on a district building
Local
6 months ago
Ball-Chatham voters asked to vote on bond referendum during March primary

Superintendent says many items in the district are becoming outdated or in need of repair.

Mega Millions lottery machine
Local
6 months ago
Mega Millions ticket worth $3 million sold at Springfield gas station

$3 million ticket sold at North Grand Ave. East Qik-N-EZ.

Fire and thick black smoke can be seen coming from a smokestack at CWLP Tuesday morning.
Local
6 months ago
UPDATE: Fire at decommissioned CWLP smokestack

CWLP: A scrubber in a decommissioned smokestack is to blame.

District 186 Board member Micah Miller, left, speaks during the most recent board meeting.
Local
6 months ago
Dist. 186 board members concerned about bond sales

Some of the bonds would be repaid with property tax money, while others would be repaid with money from a 1% sales tax.

An artist's rendering of some of the plans to renovate the Illinois Theatre.
Local
6 months ago
Jacksonville Center for the Arts decides not to purchase Illinois Theatre

The center has not met an $8.9 million fundraising goal.

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