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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.

Gov. JB Pritzker is pictured in Chicago on Monday, Aug. 25, 2025. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Andrew Adams)
IL State News
11 months ago
Pritzker to MSNBC: Suspension of Jimmy Kimmel is ‘dangerous’

“Everybody should be saying that ABC should reverse their decision,” said Pritzker. 

Education
11 months ago
Head of SIU Med to retire next year

Dr. Jerry Kruse will retire “on or about August 31, 2026.”

Pillsbury Plant in Springfield, IL
History
11 months ago
Pillsbury demolition begins Thursday at 10am — for real this time

“The big crane and wrecking ball are ready to go!”

Members of the public and members of the Massey Commission discussed some of the commission's recommendations Monday night in small groups.
Local
11 months ago
Recommendations from Massey Commission on economic disparities, mental health, remembering past bad acts

Some recommendations surrounded improved economic development, improved crisis response, and a commemorative plaque, among others.

Governor JB Pritzker spoke to reporters Tuesday in the Chicago suburb of Oak Park.
IL State News
11 months ago
As ICE and DHS enter Chicago, Pritzker says Trump is ‘losing it’

“You can’t take anything that he says seriously,” said Pritzker, to reporters in Oak Park Tuesday.

Following presentations from each of four sub-committees of the Massey Commission, members met in small groups with attendees to further discuss the recommendations.
Local
11 months ago
Massey Commission shares final recommendations for change following Sonya’s death

Police-related recommendations, and improved race relations, were heavy on the committee’s minds Monday night.

Crime scene tape
Crime
11 months ago
Victim identified in fatal stabbing

Autopsy: Aaron Parish, Sr. died of a stab wound.

IL State News
11 months ago
UPDATED: Former IL Gov. Jim Edgar dies at 79

Edgar had been diagnosed earlier this year with pancreatic cancer.

Hundreds of motorcycles took part in the 9/11 Ride to Remember Sunday, waiting at Hall's Harley-Davidson.
Local
11 months ago
Riding to Remember 9/11

“…we’ve all come together for one good purpose:  to commemorate this great nation we live in,” said Mayor Buscher

Pillsbury plant demolition
History
11 months ago
Pillsbury site demolition to begin Tuesday (or Wednesday), says project leader

Wrecking ball to be assembled Monday, demolition to begin Tuesday or Wednesday.

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