Will Stevenson

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

The Springfield District 186 Board of Education met Tuesday night.
Education
3 weeks ago
District 186 sales tax revenue projected to make slight increase this year

Springfield schools expect to get a little more money from a special Sangamon County sales tax this year.

Blood supplies are said to be at low levels throughout Illinois, so agencies are urging blood donations when possible and where available.
Health & Wellness
3 weeks ago
Severe blood shortage prompts urgent call for donors across central Illinois

Requests from hospitals are currently outpacing available blood products.

The 8th Grade Lincoln Magnet/Ball Charter girls basketball team was recognized by the District 186 School Board for having won the IESA Class 3A state tournament.
Sports
3 weeks ago
Dist. 186 Board honors state champion 8th grade girls basketball team

Lincoln Magnet/Ball Charter ended the season with a record of 18-2.

Terrence Jordan, who will become the next Superintendent of Springfield Public Schools, speaks to the District 186 Board of Education Tuesday night.
Local
4 weeks ago
Praise of Jordan ahead of pending District 186 board vote as next superintendent

“I am deeply honored by this opportunity, and humbled that you have selected me to serve as leader of this district.”

Christopher Rixner (left) and Melissa Hubbard are wanted by the Sangamon County Sheriffs Department for Retail Theft.
Crime
4 weeks ago
Two wanted for theft; identified through new Sheriff’s app

Despite being identified quickly, the two suspects are still wanted.

Education
4 weeks ago
No vote yet on District 186 superintendent selection

A school board member discusses the hiring process for superintendent.

Earthquake
Local
4 weeks ago
UPDATE: Earthquake reported southeast of Springfield early Tuesday

Magnitude 3.8 centered near Pana and Taylorville.

Josh Sabo, Executive Director of Heartland Housed, speaks recently to the Sangamon County Board.
Local
4 weeks ago
Heartland Housed works to improve Springfield’s homeless situation

Agency keeps increasing people who leave homelessness, but that’s offset somewhat by those entering it.

Preliminary plans for upgrades to Lake Springfield's Center Park.
Local
1 month ago
Upgrades planned for Lake Springfield’s Center Park with grant money

Pickleball, playgrounds, and connected walking paths are planned.

Village of Grandview
Local
1 month ago
Grandview to build ‘sports complex,’ in part, with state grant money

Two Springfield projects also getting OSLAD money.