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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.

This graphic was produced by the National Weather Service after our original story was produced.
Local
7 months ago
UPDATE: Winter storm to barrel down on a large part of the U.S., Springfield included

Cold, with more than four inches of snow potentially added on to that, according to the National Weather Service.

Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson watches from the sideline during the second half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Sports
7 months ago
Ben Johnson, Bears look ahead after breakthrough season

“There is no building off of this,” Johnson said on Wednesday. “We go back to square one. We’re back at the bottom again. That’s really all 32 teams. If you feel otherwise, you’re probably missing the big picture.”

The Springfield District 186 Board of Education met Tuesday night.
Education
7 months ago
District 186 sales tax revenue projected to make slight increase this year

Springfield schools expect to get a little more money from a special Sangamon County sales tax this year.

Blood supplies are said to be at low levels throughout Illinois, so agencies are urging blood donations when possible and where available.
Health & Wellness
7 months ago
Severe blood shortage prompts urgent call for donors across central Illinois

Requests from hospitals are currently outpacing available blood products.

The 8th Grade Lincoln Magnet/Ball Charter girls basketball team was recognized by the District 186 School Board for having won the IESA Class 3A state tournament.
Sports
7 months ago
Dist. 186 Board honors state champion 8th grade girls basketball team

Lincoln Magnet/Ball Charter ended the season with a record of 18-2.

Terrence Jordan, who will become the next Superintendent of Springfield Public Schools, speaks to the District 186 Board of Education Tuesday night.
Local
7 months ago
Praise of Jordan ahead of pending District 186 board vote as next superintendent

“I am deeply honored by this opportunity, and humbled that you have selected me to serve as leader of this district.”

Christopher Rixner (left) and Melissa Hubbard are wanted by the Sangamon County Sheriffs Department for Retail Theft.
Crime
7 months ago
Two wanted for theft; identified through new Sheriff’s app

Despite being identified quickly, the two suspects are still wanted.

Education
7 months ago
No vote yet on District 186 superintendent selection

A school board member discusses the hiring process for superintendent.

Earthquake
Local
7 months ago
UPDATE: Earthquake reported southeast of Springfield early Tuesday

Magnitude 3.8 centered near Pana and Taylorville.

Josh Sabo, Executive Director of Heartland Housed, speaks recently to the Sangamon County Board.
Local
7 months ago
Heartland Housed works to improve Springfield’s homeless situation

Agency keeps increasing people who leave homelessness, but that’s offset somewhat by those entering it.

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