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Springfield Theatre Centre Brings Spooky, Kooky Fun to the Stage with The Addams Family
4+ hour, 11+ min ago (236+ words) Springfield Theatre Centre is inviting audiences to snap their fingers and embrace the wonderfully weird with its upcoming production of The Addams Family. Opening this Friday, the musical brings the beloved characters to life with big laughs, heartfelt moments, and…...
Springfield Police looking for help in retail theft case
14+ hour, 15+ min ago (120+ words) Springfield Police are looking for the subjects pictured in a retail theft case that occurred on January 13 at Academy Sports, 3231 S. Veterans Parkway in Springfield. Springfield Police looking for help in retail theft case Springfield Police are looking for the subjects…...
Mayor Buscher Putting Springfield Green Back In Gear
2+ day, 10+ hour ago (614+ words) SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WICS) - Mayor Misty Buscher announced today that Springfield Green is going back into gear with its first major efforts focusing on litter pickup ahead of what is set to be a record-breaking tourism year for Springfield....
Springfield police unveil new real-time information center to boost public safety
1+ week, 5+ day ago (244+ words) Winter Storm Warning in effect Saturday morning until Sunday evening. Extreme Cold Warnings & Cold Weather Advisories issued for Central Illinois for Friday and Saturday. The Springfield Police Department has launched its new Real Time Information Center (RTIC), a state-of-the-art operations…...
Inside Springfield police's Real-Time Information Center: An exclusive tour
1+ week, 5+ day ago (386+ words) Winter Storm Warning in effect Saturday morning until Sunday evening. Extreme Cold Warnings & Cold Weather Advisories issued for Central Illinois for Friday and Saturday. SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WICS) " The Springfield Police Department has a new tool to help officers in the field....
Springfield police arrests suspect in stolen car case using ankle monitor tracking
3+ week, 5+ day ago (182+ words) SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WICS) " Springfield police arrested a suspect in a stolen vehicle case using ankle monitor tracking. An SPD officer responded to a stolen vehicle report on Mar. 20, 2025 at 7:54 p.m. at 1028 N. 9th St. The car owner reported that his Ford Edge, valued at…...
Roommate dispute leads to vehicle theft and arrest in Springfield
4+ week, 1+ day ago (148+ words) SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WICS) " A Springfield man was arrested early Jan. 4 after police say he locked his roommate in a basement and stole the roommate's vehicle. A Springfield Police Department officer responded to a vehicle theft report on Jan. 4 at 1:46 a.m. at 2313 S…...
Springfield police arrest man after tracing traffic ticket linked to reported shooting
4+ week, 1+ day ago (356+ words) Springfield police arrested a man after tracing a traffic ticket that allegedly fell from a pickup truck involved in a reported shooting early Jan. 4.Springfiel ... Springfield police arrest man after tracing traffic ticket linked to reported shooting SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WICS) " Springfield…...
Springfield Police make narcotics, firearm arrest
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (99+ words) SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WICS) " On December 23, 2025, the Springfield Police Department's Pro-Active Crime Unit arrested Lindsay Seward, a 41-year-old female from Springfield, following an ongoing narcotics investigation. A search warrant was obtained for Seward's residence. The warrant was executed with assistance from the…...
Springfield residents fall short on petition for landlord registry ballot
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (167+ words) SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WICS/WRSP) " Some Springfield residents are attempting to bypass a recent city council decision by gathering signatures for a petition to place a non-binding question about a landlord registry on the March ballot. [Related]: Springfield voters may decide on…...