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Spring families forced from home after floodwaters rush inside during heavy rain
A Spring family is scrambling to find a new place to live after floodwaters surged into their rental home during heavy rain Monday morning, leaving behind extensive damage and forcing them to move out within...
Springsteen, Stevie Wonder and More to Open Obama Presidential Center 3 Weeks After Trump Concert Implodes
The Obama Presidential Center will host its Grand Opening Ceremony Thursday before it opens to the public on Juneteenth.
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Spring Creek Golf Course saw not one, but two holes-in-one shot on Sunday on the Spring Valley links. Cory VanSchaik of Oglesby aced the No. 3 hole from the White Tees and Gary Miller of Princeton later aced...
Springfield: EF-1 tornado didn't activate sirens as criteria wasn't met
The City of Springfield said last week's EF-1 tornado did not set off emergency sirens because it did not meet the activation conditions.
Springfield man sentenced to 17 years for distributing, possessing child pornography
A Springfield man was sentenced to 17 years in prison for child pornography.
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SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WICS) - An Athens, Illinois, man, Christopher Wagy, 28, was sentenced on June 9, 2026, to 28 years in prison for sexual exploitation of a child and possession
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SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WICS) - A Springfield man, Peyton C. Dagenais, 29, was sentenced on June 11, 2026, to 204 months in prison, to be followed by a 15-year term of
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SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WICS/WRSP) — A Springfield man is accused of exposing himself to a woman in a hotel parking lot before assaulting an officer and resisting arrest, according to police.
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SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WICS/WRSP) — A Springfield woman is accused of intentionally setting a fire that injured two people and caused more than $100,000 in damage to a sober living home
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SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WICS/WRSP) — Gov. JB Pritzker on Tuesday signed SB3365 into law, a sweeping Medicaid omnibus bill aimed at strengthening Illinois’ healthcare system, increasing hospital oversight, and...
Springfield attorney announces run for Governor’s Council
Michael A. Fenton, a Springfield attorney and former City Council president, has announced his candidacy for the Massachusetts Governor's Council District 8 seat, hoping to bring his legal experience and str...
Fundraiser launched for family of toddler killed by train in Springfield
A fundraiser has been launched for the family of the toddler who was hit and killed by a train Wednesday in Springfield.
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SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WICS/WRSP) — Springfield officials say an EF-1 tornado that touched down in the city on June 10 did not meet the criteria required to activate the city
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SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WICS/WRSP) — District 186 superintendent Dr. Jennifer Gill has finished her final board meeting as the head of the district. This was her 12th year as superintendent of
Roundup: Westside's Guay transfers to AIC
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. — Welcome to The Hive, Peyton Guay. West Rutland graduate Guay, Vermont’s all-time leading scorer in girls basketball with 2,279 points, will be wearing the American International College
Springdale police: Two people in custody after apartment shooting near Powell Street
Springdale police: Two people in custody after apartment shooting near Powell Street
Springfield 8th grader dies while swimming on field trip in Conn.
Police say no foul play is suspected as investigators work to determine what happened.
Springfield School Board chooses North Carolina administrator as its next superintendent
The Springfield School District has announced Shawn Stover, an administrator from North Carolina, as their next superintendent. The School Board unanimously chose Stover for the interim role earlier this wee...
Peter Hancock
Peter Hancock is a Capitol News Illinois reporter based in Springfield, Illinois.
Springfield rallies around APL staff, animals after EF-1 tornado damages shelter
The EF-1 tornado that hit Springfield on Wednesday caused serious property damage to the Animal Protection League shelter.
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SPRINGFIELD, Ill (WICS) — The Animal Protective League is asking the public for help cleaning up after a suspected, but unconfirmed tornado ravaged the building late Wednesday night.
Spring exhibition at St. Lawrence Power & Equipment Museum is this weekend
MADRID — The St. Lawrence Power & Equipment Museum is holding its annual Spring Exhibition on Saturday and Sunday.
Run with a View returning to Mt. Pisgah Saturday
SPRINGFIELD TOWNSHIP — The annual trail-running 5K event Run with a View will return to Bradford County Saturday, offering runners a chance to experience the stunning views from Mount Pisgah