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Will Stevenson

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

Peoria County Courthouse
Crime
6 months ago
Witness testimony discussed at Day 2 of Sean Grayson trial

Court for the day lasted less than an hour.

Sean Grayson's new Sangamon County Jail mugshot
Crime
6 months ago
Sean Grayson Trial: Day 2 Blog

Check back here for live blog coverage of day 2 of the trial.

People could be seen rallying near Main and Jefferson Streets in Peoria Monday morning, from a second floor window of the Peoria County Courthouse. Seen are only part of those who showed up.
Crime
6 months ago
Jury selection complete in Sean Grayson murder trial; opening statements Wednesday

With 12 jurors and 3 alternates picked Monday, motions will be the focus of Tuesday’s court proceedings.

Sean Grayson's new Sangamon County Jail mugshot
Crime
6 months ago
Sean Grayson Trial: Day 1 Blog

Check back here for live coverage of the first day of jury selection in the Sean Grayson trial.

gas rate hike
Local
6 months ago
Interest groups: Ameren prioritizes profits over rate affordability

A proposed order would cut a recommended $129 million rate hike request for natural gas delivery by about one third, or, $44 million.

Springfield Ward 2 Alderman Shawn Gregory, standing, speaks to the Oct. 15, 2025 meeting of the Massey Commission.
Local
6 months ago
Massey Commission looks at accountability, and why city councils and school boards aren’t at the table

An independent commission was suggested to make sure money is spent properly, and to make sure action items actually get done.

Three people were killed Thursday at the house, seen left, in the 3000 block of Hoover Ave.
Crime
6 months ago
Investigators wonder if triple-homicide victim had something to do with shooting

Investigators say Devione Brady had no connection to the other shooting victims.

Illinois State Police squad
Crime
6 months ago
ISP: Grant helping carjacking investigations pays off

Almost 300 vehicles were recovered by Illinois State Police in a three-month timeframe this year.

Bob Fioretti, attorney and former Chicago alderman, is running for Illinois Attorney General as a Republican.
IL State News
6 months ago
Former Chicago alderman to run for Illinois Attorney General

Fioretti says he is opposed to the lawsuits the state has filed or been part of regarding various moves and decisions by the Trump administration.

Police lights
Crime
6 months ago
Coroner says human skull recently found in Springfield creek

Discovery made September 20 near Toronto Road.

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