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Will Stevenson

WTAX Morning Newswatch Host & CapitolCityNow.com Editor-in-Chief

Governor JB Pritzker gives his budget address to the Illinois General Assembly Feb. 18, 2026, in the Illinois House Chamber.
Local
1 month ago
Pritzker budget address includes slight spending increase, new housing construction program, criticism of Trump

Pritizker criticizes Trump, proposes new housing, wants data center tax credits paused.

Board member Sarah Blissett listens as board member Micah Miller makes a point at a school board meeting Feb. 18, 2026.
Local
1 month ago
District 186 Board mulls starting school year earlier

The problem might be the Illinois State Fair.

Bob's Discount Furniture
Local
1 month ago
Bob’s Discount Furniture opens locations in Springfield, Champaign

Two of more than 200 locations opened Friday, Feb.13.

Sen. Dick Durbin speaks Tuesday, Feb. 17, at the Boys and Girls Clubs of Central Illinois, along with CEO Tiffany Mathis Posey.
Local
1 month ago
Durbin speaks on Jesse Jackson, childcare funding, and government shutdown in Springfield appearance

Durbin: Feds make claims about funding fraud without any proof.

Galinda -- Friends of Sangamon County Animal Control DOTW
Pet of the Week
1 month ago
Meet Galinda — Friends of Sangamon County Animal Control Dog of the Week

A very sweet girl who, unfortunately, is staying at the shelter for the second time.

Business
1 month ago
Insurance business to start grant program

Cheri Plummer’s CLP Insurance Solutions will take a portion of whatever profits she makes this year and put them toward a grant program payable in 2027.

Marissa Teubner, 23, arrested on charges of Homicide-First Degree and Aggravated Discharge of a Firearm.
Crime
1 month ago
Arrest made in Jacksonville shooting death

Marissa Teubner, 23, arrested on charges of Homicide-First Degree and Aggravated Discharge of a Firearm.

Crime
2 months ago
UPDATED: Woman dead after shooting in Jacksonville

Police have not yet identified the victim or any suspects.

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