Springfield News, Weather, Sports, Breaking News
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.
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 ...
Springfield Weather | News, Weather, Sports, Breaking News - WICS
WEB1 day 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.
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.
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.
Gas prices in Illinois drop more than 40 cents in a month - WICS
WEBAug 26, 2024 · SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WICS) — Average gasoline prices in Illinois have fallen 11.1 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.64/g according to GasBuddy. Prices in Illinois are 40.7 cents per gallon lower than a month ago and stand 43.0 cents per gallon lower than a year ago. According to GasBuddy price reports, the cheapest station in ...
Circle K rolling out new rewards program, discounted gas - WICS
WEBMar 6, 2024 · SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WICS) — On Thursday, March 7th, Circle K is rolling out Inner Circle, the brand’s first free membership program, across the Midwest, Great Lakes and American Heartland, including locations throughout Illinois, Missouri and Iowa. To celebrate, Circle K is taking 30 cents off per gallon of fuel from 3 to 6 p.m. local time.
The Armory in St. Louis closes temporarily
WEBSep 26, 2024 · ST.LOUIS (WICS) — The Armory in St. Louis will close their doors temporarily, the bar announced on Wednesday. The Armory says due to lack of funding, subsequent phases of the project were never completed. Officials say the initial vision included a large lower level with entertainment venues and a rooftop beer garden on the east end of the building.
ISP trooper taken to hospital after Scott's Law crash - WICS
WEBFeb 27, 2024 · JOLIET, Ill. (WICS) — An Illinois State Police Trooper was taken to hospital after a Scott's Law crash on Interstate 80 in Will County on Feb. 23. At 11:15 p.m. on Feb. 23, an ISP trooper was handling a crash on Interstate 80 westbound, east of LaGrange Road in Will County. The trooper was inside the vehicle with a seatbelt on when it was ...
Springfield man gets 40 years for attempted murder and stalking …
WEB2 days ago · SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WICS) — A Springfield man was sentenced to 40 years in prison after being found guilty of attempted First Degree Murder, Home Invasion, Aggravated Domestic Battery and Aggravated Stalking. RELATED: Springfield man found guilty in violent attack on ex-girlfriend after stalking her From Oct. 2022, through Nov. 2022, Clarence Hopson stalked and surveilled his ex-girlfriend ...