Will Stevenson

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

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
2 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
2 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
2 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.

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

Problems continue after a crash near 9th and Miller.

Peoria County Courthouse
Crime
2 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
2 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
2 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
2 months ago
Sean Grayson Trial: Day 8 Blog

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

Sean Grayson
Crime
2 months ago
No verdict yet in Sean Grayson trial; deliberations resume Wednesday

Closing arguments, and about seven hours of jury deliberations Tuesday.

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