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City of Springfield preparing for record-breaking tourism
10+ hour, 52+ min ago (312+ words) SPRINGFIELD, Ill (WICS) " Tourism season is only weeks away, and for the last eight years, city officials say they've been working hard to make sure Springfield is ready. From the downtown overlay project to new trees, NewsChannel 20 is breaking down…...
Springfield restaurant owner teaching digital skills to support local businesses
17+ hour, 31+ min ago (298+ words) SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WICS/WRSP)- A Springfield business owner is creating a workshop to help other businesses expand their digital presence and draw new customers. As instruction is set to begin in just a few weeks, NewsChannel 20 and Fox Illinois spoke with…...
St Patrick’s Day parade arrives in downtown Springfield
6+ day, 6+ hour ago (436+ words) NewsChannel 20 spoke to the Springfield Police Department, who say they've been preparing for the last few months for the parade. Sergeant Don Rummans said they use all the tools available to them--their real time information session, crowd control barriers,…...
Springfield parents raise safety concerns as D186 considers starting classes during state fair
3+ week, 3+ day ago (517+ words) SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WICS/WRSP)- Springfield families are growing more concerned over the start date of the next school year. They're worried about kids heading back to class while the Illinois State Fair is underway on the north side of town. For…...
Springfield Theatre Centre Brings Spooky, Kooky Fun to the Stage with The Addams Family
1+ mon, 2+ week 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
1+ mon, 2+ week 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
1+ mon, 2+ week 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....
Inside Springfield police's Real-Time Information Center: An exclusive tour
1+ mon, 3+ week 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 unveil new real-time information center to boost public safety
1+ mon, 3+ week 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…...
Springfield police arrests suspect in stolen car case using ankle monitor tracking
2+ mon, 1+ week 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…...