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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.

Artificial intelligence
Local
4 weeks ago
Not written with AI, District 186 working on student/staff AI use policy

“We know that we are really just wanting use AI as a tool to elevate our learning, not replace our learning.”

Gregory Gilmore is the new U.S. Attorney for the Central District of Illinois.
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4 weeks ago
New U.S. Attorney for Springfield, Central Illinois sworn in

Gregory Gilmore was given his oath Monday.

Springfield firefighters were at the scene of a fire on South 16th Street Wednesday, June 3.
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4 weeks ago
1 hurt during fire at Springfield east side home

The cause of the fire wasn’t released.

The St. Patrick's Day parade in Springfield gives a check for $10,000 in proceeds to the Downtown Springfield Heritage Foundation, who is in turn giving the money to the new "My Heart's Downtown" initiative.
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4 weeks ago
From shamrocks to hearts: Where proceeds from the St. Patrick’s Day parade are going this year

“My Heart’s Downtown” says their efforts are already working.

FILE-A Springfield Fire truck.
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4 weeks ago
Downtown Springfield apartment fire under investigation

Authorities say they were able to keep the apartment fire from spreading.

Members of the Springfield NAACP and "The Outlet" speak to the District 186 School Board Monday night.
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4 weeks ago
‘The Outlet’ to take over Springfield alternative expulsion program from NAACP

It’s being described as a way to get expelled students back on a path to graduation.

Ambulance
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4 weeks ago
UPDATE: Man dead after motorcycle versus truck accident in Springfield

An accident near downtown Springfield killed a 77-year-old man.

The former Sangamo Club in downtown Springfield is about to have a new owner.
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4 weeks ago
Former Sangamo Club could become housing –SBJ

Asking price for the former Sangamo Club was around $600,000.

Student, mental health and depression with anxiety, burnout and sad for exam results, fail or mistake while sitting outdoor. Young man, stress and tired and depressed on university or college campus
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1 month ago
New Mental Health Committee anticipates focusing on adolescent care

Chair: Adolescents of all races have some of the same mental health problems.