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Will Stevenson

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

A portrait Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza was unveiled at Wild Rose Artisans Gallery and Boutique in Springfield -- the owner of which created the painting.
Local
2 weeks ago
Comptroller sees special portrait she commissioned from Springfield business

The painting also includes monarch butterflies, and several of Mendoza’s favorite and lucky numbers.

Local
2 weeks ago
On the primary ballot: Proposed mental health board and funding for services

Funding won’t just benefit schools, it will benefit adults and children alike, say supporters.

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Business
2 weeks ago
New owner of BUNN: ‘Business as usual’; will be part of company division with ‘operational independence’

BUNN Commercial will become part of Ali Group’s ‘Welbilt’ division.

Stormy sky
Local
2 weeks ago
Storm damage reported throughout central Illinois because of Sunday’s severe weather

Lots of gusty winds and other severe weather-related conditions.

The National Weather Service forecast for Sunday's winter and severe weather.
Local
2 weeks ago
Tornadoes, hail, rain, wind, snow, blizzard all possible in Central Illinois Sunday

“Every type of weather you could possibly think of is happening.”

A BUNN coffeemaker sits ready for use at the Capitol Media Group studios in Springfield.
Business
3 weeks ago
Questions remain about sale of Springfield’s BUNN to Chicago-based company

No comment as of yet on manufacturing operations, or other businesses with the BUNN name attached.

Bunn logo
Local
3 weeks ago
Springfield’s BUNN sold to Chicago-based company

Bunn started in Springfield more than 180 years ago.

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
3 weeks 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
3 weeks 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
3 weeks ago
NWS: Severe weather an ‘enhanced’ possibility Tuesday

Hail and heavy rain may be the biggest threats.