Will Stevenson

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

(left to right) Sister Martha Marie Kirbach, OP, coworker Roberta Fones, and Sister Georgiana Stubner, OP, were among the dozen Springfield Dominican Sisters and friends who placed signs with Catholic Social Teaching messages around the perimeter of the Dominican Sisters’ property in Springfield
Local
7 months ago
Nuns encourage less hate, more understanding, through weekly vigils

“Stand for Justice, Stand for Dignity:”

The Dana-Thomas House Foundation makes a more than $48,000 donation to the Illinois Conservation Foundation for use in the house.
Local
7 months ago
Donations lead to upgrade at Dana-Thomas House

Carpet replacement expected to happen soon

Local
7 months ago
City Hall move: Mayor’s chief of staff is leaving

Unclear why, nor when there will be a replacement

Economy Shutterstock
Business
7 months ago
U of I: Economic growth continues in Illinois

Flash Index down, but still in the range of growing

Local
7 months ago
Springfield City Council votes to give money to Helping Hands

Helping Hands to get $1.1 million over two years

West side of YNOT building after tragic crash on April 29, 2025.
Local
7 months ago
Fifth child dies following April Chatham crash

An eight-year-old boy died early Monday, according to the coroner

Clinton Clean Energy Center
Business
7 months ago
Meta to purchase energy from Clinton nuclear plant

Company says deal will keep plant open another 20 years

Lake Springfield
Local
7 months ago
Happy 90th, Lake Springfield!

The man-made lake almost wasn’t. Turns out, it ended up just being delayed a little.

Scheels Sports Park Map
Local
7 months ago
SSGA CEO: New Scheel’s park dome will have huge economic impact

Dome is already booked for most of 2026

gas pump
Local
7 months ago
Gas prices declining in Illinois, and likely in Springfield as well

Price declines in Sangamon County, the rest of Illinois, but higher than national average.

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