1+ hour, 48+ min ago  (521+ words) SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WICS/WRSP) - Central Illinois families are pulling out their boats as the next few weeks mark the end of the school year for their kids. But before you hit the water, News Channel 20 and Fox Illinois are breaking down…...

3+ day, 10+ hour ago  (305+ words) SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WICS) - City Water, Light and Power's (CWLP) first sets of electric vehicle (EV) charging stations have been installed and are now in operation at multiple sites across Springfield. When complete, the project will provide 40 charging ports across nine locations…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago  (393+ words) SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WICS) - The Springfield Area Arts Council is excited to announce the return of the Levitt AMP Springfield Music Series to downtown Springfield for a seventh season on Thursday nights starting May 28 through July 30, 2026. The Levitt AMP Springfield Music Series…...

2+ week, 6+ day ago  (146+ words) The Village of Chatham will be conducting their monthly Outdoor Siren System test at 10: 00am. This is only a test; there is no known weather threats or concerns. Please be aware that the City of. .. Village of Chatham Testing Outdoor Siren…...

3+ week, 12+ hour 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+ mon, 5+ 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....

1+ mon, 1+ week 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…...

1+ mon, 1+ week 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…...

1+ mon, 2+ week 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+ week 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....