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Will Stevenson

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

food safety
Health & Wellness
3 weeks ago
Illinois food safety legislation targets heavy metals in baby food, harmful additives

The proposed legislation also addresses certain products, like dyes in processed foods.

Illinois State Police squad
Local
3 weeks ago
UPDATE: Two dead after accident on I-55 in Springfield

One victim is from Girard; the other from Missouri.

Randy Crockett
Crime
3 weeks ago
UPDATE: Man arrested following Friday night shooting death in Springfield

Randy Crockett, 23, was arrested on weapons charges.

Sports
4 weeks ago
High school state girls basketball tournament wraps up Saturday

Glenwood and Mount Pulaski girls basketball teams play for state championships Saturday.

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Local
4 weeks ago
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Using Google Preferred makes it easier to get our news any time you want it.

Sports
4 weeks ago
State tournaments continue for high school boys and girls basketball teams

The IHSA calls it “America’s Original March Madness”.

Students walk down the hallway of St. Patrick Catholic School Thursday, March 5, 2026.
Education
4 weeks ago
Officials: St. Pat’s legacy will live on through scholarships, continued fundraisers

Scholarships and fundraising events will still be done, even as St. Pat’s closes at the end of the current academic year.

St. Patrick's Catholic School
Education
4 weeks ago
115-year-old Springfield Catholic school to close at end of school year

The school blames a loss of funding from several sources.

A man carries an Iranian flag to place on the rubble of a police facility struck during the U.S.–Israeli military campaign in Tehran, Iran, Wednesday, March 4, 2026. (AP Photo/Vahid Salemi)
IL State News
4 weeks ago
Pritzker to State Dept.: Federal plan for Middle East evacuations needed

Pritzker claims President Trump admitted there is no such evacuation plan.

This "strawberry dress," worn by Mary Lincoln, is now on display at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum.
History
4 weeks ago
ALPLM displays rare Mary Lincoln dress

First time displayed in public in 15 years.