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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.

Ross Horne, Ride to Remember organizers, share an embrace with Springfield Mayor Misty Buscher, after she received a special appreciation plaque from the Springfield Salvation Army.
Local
2 weeks ago
Remembering September 11th…by also remembering September 12th

The Ride to Remember couldn’t be held, but a State Capitol ceremony Sunday was.

Volunteers clean headstones at Camp Butler National Cemetery Saturday, September 12.
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2 weeks ago
Honoring 9/11 by cleaning up Camp Butler

This is one of many volunteer opportunities at the cemetery.

An American flag flies on the top of the Tribune Tower in Chicago.
Local
3 weeks ago
Pritzker, Duckworth, other Illinoisans mark 9/11 anniversary

A ceremony centered around volunteerism was held in Chicago.

Jerry Seinfeld
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3 weeks ago
Jerry Seinfeld to perform at UIS PAC in December

Tickets go on sale Sept. 18.

Elbert Betts, founder of the "Back to School/Stay in School" program, spoke to the Springfield Public School Board Tuesday, September 9.
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3 weeks ago
Elbert Betts says District 186’s alternative to expulsion program was ‘cancelled.’ District 186 says it’s not, and has been moved to another entity

Betts: Alternative to expulsion program was cancelled by District 186. Jordan: No, it’s not. It was transferred to The Outlet.

Crews dig up the back yard of an undisclosed home in Auburn in the investigation of Brenda Bottoms, reported missing in 1987.
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3 weeks ago
Sheriff: Tips suggested Brenda Bottoms’ remains might be in a well

“We have received information about the possible remains of an individual in a well, in a deserted well,” said Crouch.

"STOMP"
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4 weeks ago
‘STOMP’ coming to UIS PAC to kick off 2027

“STOMP uses everything but conventional percussion instruments.”

Members of the Sangamon County Board and county officials watch Tuesday, September 1 as consultant Bill Krueger speaks to them via Zoom.
Local
4 weeks ago
Speaking out for, and against, new county hotel-motel tax

A county board claimed businesses “rolling up the sidewalks” and “vagrants” are being detrimental to the project.