4+ hour, 26+ min ago  (354+ words) SPRINGFIELD, Ill (WICS) " The Illinois Association of Chiefs of Police is assessing the Springfield Police Department. It's part of an accreditation program by the Association of Chiefs of Police where the department will be judged on its enforcement and practice…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago  (462+ words) SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WICS/WRSP) - A frightening incident unfolded at one of Springfield's parks. Park police were called to Comer Cox Park Friday night after 911 calls reported kids with guns. At least four of those kids are facing criminal charges or fines....

2+ week, 3+ day ago  (295+ words) SPRINGFIELD, Ill (WICS) " Record Store Day is one of the biggest events of the year for your local independent record shop'offering exclusive titles that you won't be able to find anywhere else. It all begins this Saturday. Attendees will begin…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago  (590+ words) SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WICS/ WRSP) - Protecting children and preventing child abuse and neglect " that's the mission for many child advocacy groups, especially during the month of April. April is recognized as Child Abuse Prevention Month in Illinois. Many businesses and organizations show…...

3+ week, 3+ day ago  (667+ words) SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WICS/WRSP) - The controversy at city council continues after an exchange turned heated. On Tuesday, the meeting was adjourned after a verbal confrontation between Alderman Shawn Gregory and former Springfield Police Chief Michael Walton. Walton spoke at the meeting…...

1+ mon, 3+ day ago  (160+ words) SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WICS/WRSP)- Promyss Davis has been released from jail. The 19-year-old was released on pretrial conditions, including electronic monitoring. The Sangamon County State's Attorney's office filed a petition to keep her in jail, but the judge denied that motion....

1+ mon, 4+ day ago  (726+ words) Community members are calling for answers after a video reportedly shows a Springfield police officer punching a woman in the face while she was being arrested. According to family members, the woman involved is identified as 19-year-old Promyss Davis. The…...

3+ week, 4+ day ago  (676+ words) SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WICS/ WRSP) - Fallout from the chaos at Springfield's City Council meeting. Last night's City Council meeting erupted after a former Springfield police chief criticized half the horseshoe. "Obviously some of you council members " [should] be ashamed of yourselves," former…...

4+ week, 9+ min ago  (431+ words) SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WICS/WRSP)" A Springfield man is facing multiple felony charges after police say he fled officers at high speeds before crashing his vehicle and being found in possession of a handgun. Officers with the Springfield Police Department were dispatched…...

1+ mon, 2+ day ago  (457+ words) SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WICS/WRSP) - The capital city unveiled new changes to downtown parking. The underground parking garage at the Old State Capitol is being converted to membership-only parking instead of public parking. People hoping to park in the underground garage will…...