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Will Stevenson
Capitol City Now Editor-In-Chief
WTAX Morning Newswatch Host
Here’s what I love about Springfield:
The downtown area
Easy access to transportation
The Capitol complex — the Capitol building itself is amazing!
Really great people and food!
Dave Dahl
WTAX News Director
Here’s what I love about Springfield:
The people who have welcomed my family and me — both local folks and those from around the state whom I have met at the Capitol. I enjoy tremendous personal and professional support.
The weather. I like having four seasons, and, for the most part, the 17 years I have been here have seen far less snow than the 11 years I was in Peoria.
The state fair and horseshoes are also on the top of my list.
Cheri Ballinger
Capitol City Now Staff Writer
WTAX News Anchor and Reporter
Here’s what I love about Springfield:
Washington Park
All the local history, especially the Lincoln-era
The great concerts that come to UIS and the Bank of Springfield Center
Divina Sha
Capitol City Now Staff Writer
WTAX News Anchor and Reporter
Here’s what I love about Springfield:
Illinois State Fair
I can get anywhere in around 20 minutes
I feel safe
Parks and bike trails are really nice!
Heather Huttes-Bright
Capitol City Now Staff Writer
WTAX News Anchor and Reporter
Here’s what I love about Springfield:
Springfield, where history buffs like me come to play! Every corner has a story, and I’m loving all the parks and museums. And have you seen the progress exploding in this city? When I’m not at WTAX, I enjoy my family. Chris, my husband, is a career firefighter, and we have two daughters, Gracie and Frankie.
Isabelle Rose
Capitol City Now Staff Writer
WTAX News Anchor and Reporter