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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.

The Late Show with Stephen Colbert and guest Gov. JB Pritzker during Tuesday’s August 5, 2025 show. Photo: Scott Kowalchyk ©2025 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved.
IL State News
11 months ago
Pritzker talks redistricting on ‘The Late Show’

“Donald Trump’s trying to steal five seats from the people,” said Gov. Pritzker.

Katherine Smith was sentenced to 13 years in prison for her role in a home invasion that led to a stabbing death.
Crime
11 months ago
Woman sentenced to prison for role in 2018 murder

Katherine Smith got 13 years in prison, but also credit for the more than 2,000 days already spent in jail.

The Budweiser Clydesdales are coming to the Illinois State Fair.
Local
11 months ago
Budweiser Clydesdales to come to Illinois State Fair

The appearances are part of a celebration of the company’s fifteen years of partnership with “Folds of Honor,” which gives scholarships to families of fallen or disabled U.S. Service members, and first responders.

Local
11 months ago
City Council okays CWLP purchasing more solar power

The move is meant to try to take advantage of proposed state incentives that could replace federal incentives that have been cut in the “One Big Beautiful Bill.”

gas pump shutterstock
Local
11 months ago
Gas prices go up in Springfield and rest of Illinois

Gas prices in Illinois are higher than a month ago, but lower than a year ago.

Steven Lambert is running for the 54th State Senate District, covering the Springfield area.
Local
11 months ago
Loami mayor wants to become State Senator

Steven Lambert, Mayor of Loami, is running as an independent candidate for State Senate.

Scott McFarland died Aug. 2 at the age of 41
Local
11 months ago
Former Springfield resident, former Dist. 186 board president, Scott McFarland passes away

McFarland was 41. Services will be held at a later date.

WAND-TV is based in Decatur
Business
11 months ago
WAND-TV to be sold to Gray Media

It’s the second sale of a station in this television market announced this year.

Joseph Johnson is charged with arson for a fire at the Sangamon Towers building in downtown Springfield.
Crime
11 months ago
Man arrested, accused of setting fire to downtown apartment building

Joseph Johnson, 64, faces several arson and criminal damage-related charges.

Governor JB Pritzker signs into law Thursday a bill requiring mental health screenings for students in grades 3-12.
Education
11 months ago
Pritzker signs bill to implement mental health screenings in schools

Screenings would begin at public schools in the 2027-28 school year

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