Will Stevenson

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

Education
2 weeks ago
Head of SIU Med to retire next year

Dr. Jerry Kruse will retire “on or about August 31, 2026.”

Pillsbury Plant in Springfield, IL
History
2 weeks ago
Pillsbury demolition begins Thursday at 10am — for real this time

“The big crane and wrecking ball are ready to go!”

Members of the public and members of the Massey Commission discussed some of the commission's recommendations Monday night in small groups.
Local
2 weeks ago
Recommendations from Massey Commission on economic disparities, mental health, remembering past bad acts

Some recommendations surrounded improved economic development, improved crisis response, and a commemorative plaque, among others.

Governor JB Pritzker spoke to reporters Tuesday in the Chicago suburb of Oak Park.
IL State News
2 weeks ago
As ICE and DHS enter Chicago, Pritzker says Trump is ‘losing it’

“You can’t take anything that he says seriously,” said Pritzker, to reporters in Oak Park Tuesday.

Following presentations from each of four sub-committees of the Massey Commission, members met in small groups with attendees to further discuss the recommendations.
Local
2 weeks ago
Massey Commission shares final recommendations for change following Sonya’s death

Police-related recommendations, and improved race relations, were heavy on the committee’s minds Monday night.

Crime scene tape
Crime
2 weeks ago
Victim identified in fatal stabbing

Autopsy: Aaron Parish, Sr. died of a stab wound.

IL State News
2 weeks ago
UPDATED: Former IL Gov. Jim Edgar dies at 79

Edgar had been diagnosed earlier this year with pancreatic cancer.

Hundreds of motorcycles took part in the 9/11 Ride to Remember Sunday, waiting at Hall's Harley-Davidson.
Local
2 weeks ago
Riding to Remember 9/11

“…we’ve all come together for one good purpose:  to commemorate this great nation we live in,” said Mayor Buscher

Pillsbury plant demolition
History
2 weeks ago
Pillsbury site demolition to begin Tuesday (or Wednesday), says project leader

Wrecking ball to be assembled Monday, demolition to begin Tuesday or Wednesday.

Fall Guide
2 weeks ago
‘9/11 Ride to Remember’ is upcoming

Cars, trucks, motorcycles, spectators all welcome.