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.

Portrait of distressed teenage boy sharing mental health troubles with therapist while sitting on chair and hiding face during one on one session copy space

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Expert: Back to school time for kids could be more than just a stressor

There could end up being problems with mental health, too.

Amy Beadle, front dressed in a dark color with white trim, takes part in a Central Illinois Customer Service Association "WOW Award" presentation in October, 2025.

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Beadle to leave ‘Visit Springfield,’ but says there are plenty of things to do in the city in September

September runs the gamut, from the Springfield Mile to the Mother Road Festival.

A City Water, Light, and Power employee works in the hole opened up in the road at the site of a water main break, while another employee is in the road.

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Repair to major downtown Springfield water main almost complete

The road is expected to be closed for the next two weeks.

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Agreed-to injunction filed in lawsuit filed by Springfield Bishop, among others, against state’s new assisted suicide law

Paprocki says it goes against the teachings of the Catholic Church.

City Water, Light, and Power crews work to fix a water main break in downtown Springfield Thursday, August 27.

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CWLP working to fix downtown Springfield water main break 12 feet long

A 12-foot-long break in the water main occurred.

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Report: Local car dealerships in the process of being sold

Kunes Country is expected to be one of the new owners of the Green dealerships.

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1 month ago

State: First human case of West Nile Virus reported this season

50 Illinois counties have reported West Nile Virus activity so far this year.

An image of a "LEGO city" you could build at the "Springfield Brick Convention."

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A LEGO convention is coming to Springfield

“It will be the ultimate event for LEGO lovers of all ages.”

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Nominations are open for this year’s Springfield “First Citizen Award,” with a change in operation

“I think this award really exemplifies what we do at the foundation. We’ve got the staff to pull this off. So, we’re excited to take it on this year,” said Tapscott.