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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.

Christopher Coleman
Crime
11 months ago
UPDATE: Arrest made in weekend Springfield shooting death

Christopher Coleman, 29, was originally arrested on unrelated charges.

Sonya Massey’s father, James Wilburn, speaks outside the Peoria County Courthouse in Peoria, Ill. on Wednesday, October 29, 2025. (AP Photo/John O’Connor)
Local
11 months ago
Sonya Massey’s family, friends speak in detail following second-degree murder conviction of Grayson

“I think we were looking for full justice.  We only got partial justice.”

Crime
11 months ago
Man shot to death in Springfield early Saturday

Police say “This is an ongoing investigation.”

L to R: Gov. JB Pritzker, Chris Richmond, State Sen. Doris Turner.
Local
11 months ago
State grant money helps tear down Pillsbury plant, can help others

$30 million-plus available in funds that can help the Pillsbury plant and others.

A crowd watches a news conference after the Sean Grayson trial verdict Wednesday in Peoria.
Crime
11 months ago
Sonya Massey’s mom on Grayson verdict: ‘I can’t wait until he goes to Hell’

Responses to the verdict were less than pleasant.

This vehicle hit a house at 9th and Miller in Springfield.
Local
11 months ago
Truck hits house, causes power outage

Problems continue after a crash near 9th and Miller.

Peoria County Courthouse
Crime
11 months ago
Why was Grayson convicted of Second Degree Murder? Legal experts weigh in

Second Degree Murder versus First Degree, and why police body cameras are so important.

Left to right: Anthony Romanucci, James Wilburn, Teresa Haley, and Sontae Massey, all speaking with a reporter Wednesday afternoon in downtown Peoria.
Crime
11 months ago
Sonya Massey’s family says Grayson trial verdict is a ‘miscarriage of justice’

Family members say the verdict wasn’t fair, but an attorney says it’s something.

Fall Guide
11 months ago
Trick-or-Treat times and haunted houses in the Springfield area? Check here!

Get candy, and get spooked, but check here first!

Sean Grayson's new Sangamon County Jail mugshot
Crime
11 months ago
Sean Grayson Trial: Day 8 Blog

More jury deliberations. Click here for real-time updates as they become available.

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