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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.

Local
3 weeks ago
Budzinski: Checks and balances are needed for Trump administration

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (CAPITOL CITY NOW) – Nikki Budzinski is looking for another term as […]

Collin Corbett, candidate for Illinois Governor, speaks at the WTAX Studios.
Local
4 weeks ago
Independent candidate for IL Governor, Collin Corbett, says the opponents are all style and no substance

Corbett: Ideas and plans are what I have, not like the other candidates.

This fire at an unused apartment building at Sunflower Court on the University of Illinois Springfield campus Wednesday, October 14, 2026, was done for training purposes.
Local
4 weeks ago
Fire training for Springfield Fire will lead to a new building for a new UIS program

Firefighters get training, while UIS saves on demolition ahead of a new building going up.

A meeting of the Sangamon County Board.
Local
4 weeks ago
Sangamon County Board wants more discussion before changing meeting dates

Members and residents don’t like the conflict between the two meetings.

Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
Local
1 month ago
Restaurant Meals Program now includes 50 restaurants serving eligible SNAP recipients

IDHS wants to continue to expand the program and eventually wants to be able to provide prepared meals to customers in every county.

Sojourn Shelter & Services
Local
1 month ago
Stand-up comedy fundraiser this weekend helps support agency working with domestic violence victims

A stand-up comedy show will help the local domestic violence shelter and services they provide.

Illinois College
Local
1 month ago
Illinois College receives federal grant that could help students, graduates, area employers

The money will help students with career-readiness, among other related programs.

Alderwoman Erin Conley, Ward 8, speaks at a Springfield City Council meeting August 5, 2026.
Local
1 month ago
Springfield Ward 8 Alderwoman Conley decides against another term

“…I have had some heavy situations in my personal life….”