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 …

Dec 30, 2024 · SPRINGFIELD, ILL (WICS/WRSP) — While Sonya Massey's death is a story that will leave a lasting impact on the community, 2024 was filled with other notable stories. From a tragic school bus crash to a crash ending with a retried police sergeant behind bars, Newschannel 20 breaks down the timeline.

Jan 1, 2025 · SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WICS) — The Sangamon County Coroner released new information about the shooting in the 1600 block of South 17th Street of Springfield on Wednesday. Jim Allmon says, a 31-year-old female was taken to HSHS St. John’s Hospital’s Emergency Room, where she was pronounced deceased at 12:11 p.m. from a gunshot wound.

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 …

Dec 19, 2024 · MAHOMET, Ill. (WICS) — Three family members are dead after a shooting in Mahomet, Ill. on Wednesday night. According to the Champaign County Coroner, Janis L. Mason, 61, Caleb M. Mason, 23, and Sara E. Mason, 26 were shot and killed.

Dec 24, 2024 · An 18-year-old was hospitalized after a shooting in Champaign on Tuesday. Police say at 6:34 a.m. police responded to the 500 block of Edgebrook Drive for a report of a man lying on the ground outside of a residence.

Jan 3, 2025 · SPRINGFIELD, Ill (WICS) — Snow is coming to Springfield over the weekend. With it comes some hazardous conditions. The Illinois Department of Transportation is reminding the public not to travel unless you absolutely have to and be prepared for the slippery conditions.

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 …

Jan 3, 2025 · SPRINGFIELD, Ill (WICS) — Preparations for the winter storm over the weekend are well underway. While the Illinois Department of Transportation has its own plan, the city of Springfield is also gearing up for a snow emergency.

Apr 18, 2024 · SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WICS) — A statewide survey will assess a variety of health metrics to provide clear picture of public health needs across Illinois. The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) in partnership with NORC, has announced the start of the 2024 Healthy Illinois Survey, a statewide effort to compile essential data on the current state of health and wellness and areas where ...