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WEBSep 5, 2024 · WICS Newschannel 20 provides local news, weather forecasts, traffic updates, notices of events and items of interest in the community, sports and entertainment programming for Springfield and nearby towns and communities in the Decatur, and Champaign area, including Jacksonville, Taylorville, Lincoln, Petersburg, Pana, Effingham, Shelbyville, Beardstown, Carlinville, Litchfield and Hillsboro.
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WEB22 hours ago · WICS Newschannel 20 provides local news, weather forecasts, traffic updates, notices of events and items of interest in the community, sports and entertainment programming for Springfield and nearby towns and communities in the Decatur, and Champaign area, including Jacksonville, Taylorville, Lincoln, Petersburg, Pana, Effingham, Shelbyville, Beardstown, Carlinville, Litchfield and Hillsboro.
No hearings held for reported police misconduct, over 300 ... - WICS
WEBAug 8, 2024 · The database had over 300 officer complaints filed by law enforcement agencies in 2023. There's over 30,000 police officers in Illinois. "It's hard to evaluate. It seems like it's low," said Redfield. ILETSB confirmed that Grayson was not in the database prior to July 6th -- he fatally shot Sonya Massey in the face after an interaction over a ...
Sangamon County Coroner Jim Allmon to serve as interim Sheriff
WEBAug 19, 2024 · SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WICS) — The Sangamon County Coroner Jim Allmon will serve as the Sangamon County Sheriff, from the effective retirement date until a new sheriff is appointed by the board. Allmon said, "While I did not seek or request this temporary assignment, I fully understand the importance of continuity in the Sheriff's Office during this transition period.
Springfield Newschannel20 News App | News, Weather, Sports
WEB3 days ago · WICS Newschannel 20 provides local news, weather forecasts, traffic updates, notices of events and items of interest in the community, sports and entertainment programming for Springfield and nearby towns and communities in the Decatur, and Champaign area, including Jacksonville, Taylorville, Lincoln, Petersburg, Pana, Effingham, Shelbyville, Beardstown, Carlinville, Litchfield and Hillsboro.
Illinois families seek change: Child tax credit may provide ... - WICS
WEBFeb 8, 2024 · Mitch Lifson, Vice-President for Public Policy with 'Children’s Advocates for Change' shared their support for the legislation, Along with providing needed economic relief to Illinois working families, a state child tax credit will help address racial and ethnic disparities in child poverty. U.S. Census data shows that in 2022 the poverty ...
Coroner releases identity of 24-year-old Springfield woman found …
WEBJul 13, 2023 · SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WICS) — Sangamon County Coroner Jim Allmon confirmed the identity of the Springfield woman who was found dead in her home shortly before midnight on Tuesday. Allmon said Emma Shafer, 24, died of multiple sharp force injuries. RELATED: Murder warrant issued for man in connection with Springfield woman's stabbing death. Shafer was found deceased with multiple stab wounds at ...
New changes are coming to annual driving tests for seniors - WICS
WEBDec 12, 2022 · Drivers ages 79 and older will still be required to take the road exam while renewing their driver’s licenses. This was passed by the Illinois General Assembly last week. Illinois drivers ages 75 and older were required to take an annual road exam when renewing their licenses. This change will be in effect for the next ten months.
New Illinois Law allows for Telehealth Physical Therapy - WICS
WEBAug 19, 2024 · Flannery pointed out that most instances of physical therapy are for 8-12 weeks, and this new law allows for a patient to change their mind if their comfort levels or circumstances change. The new law goes into effect January 1, 2025. Governor JB Pritzker signed a bill allowing for physical therapy to be conducted through telehealth.
WATCH: Body camera footage of deputy-involved shooting of …
WEBJul 22, 2024 · The Sangamon County Sheriff's Office has released body camera footage of the deputy-involved shooting of Sonya Massey on July 6. On July 6, at 12:50 a.m. Sangamon County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a 911 call in the 2800 block of Hoover Avenue in Springfield.