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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.

Springfield Public School Superintendent Jennifer Gill is joined by local leaders, Gov. JB Pritzker, and local student athletes Tuesday, April 28, at the ribbon-cutting for the new Scheels Sports Park.
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2 months ago
Play ball! Ribbon cut on new Scheels Sports Park

“Illinois is doing something genuinely special, and Springfield is at the heart of it.”

Man in a navy jacket speaks to reporters outside a medical clinic, microphones in front labeled Capitol City Now.
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2 months ago
Pritzker talks ISU strike, accused lawmaker, and Bears proposal during Springfield appearance

Pritzker: Bears don’t like “amusement tax” in the legislation.

Clouds interacting with sun Monday evening outside the Capitol Media Group studios in Springfield.
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2 months ago
Record rain in Springfield from two rounds of severe weather Monday

A Flash Flood Warning was in effect at one point late Monday morning in central Sangamon County.

severe weather
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2 months ago
UPDATE: Monday morning storms cause little damage in Springfield area; Round 2 possible with Tornado Watch in effect

Gusty winds, some downed trees and power lines, and large hail was reported.

An Illinois State Police car is pictured outside the Illinois Capitol in Springfield during an event in 2022. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Jerry Nowicki)
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2 months ago
Autopsy conducted on man who died after being hit by ISP squad car

Charles Henderson died from “multiple blunt force injuries.”

SPC Risk
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2 months ago
UPDATE: National Weather Service: Severe weather possible Monday throughout almost all of Illinois

How strong a second round of storms is Monday depends on the first round of storms, says forecasters.

The National Weather Service will be surveying storm damage from Friday's weather outbreak in Central Illinois.
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2 months ago
NWS: At least 7 tornadoes in Central Illinois Friday night

Seven tornadoes are preliminarily reported as EF-1.

Long John Silver's storefront with a tall yellow inflatable fish outside and a 'Now Open' marquee in front.
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2 months ago
New Long John Silver’s now open on Dirksen

The new location is just down the street from its old location.

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2 months ago
NWS: Springfield now in an ‘enhanced’ risk for severe weather Friday

The greatest threat in Springfield is wind gusts near 75 miles per hour.

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