Proposed parking fine increases could impact Downtown Springfield drivers
A new ordinance under consideration by the city council would increase fines for several parking violations, including overstaying at parking meters and parking in fire zones.
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Mayor Johnson pushes back on local government funding cuts, calls for administrative cuts instead
Brandon Johnson and other Illinois mayors pushed back on Gov. JB Prizker's proposed budget reductions for local governments in Springfield Wednesday, calling instead for administrative reductions.
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson lobbies state lawmakers for more funding, taxing power
Mayor Johnson was in Springfield to lobby state lawmakers on several issues, especially for more state funding to local governments.
Mayor Brandon Johnson in Springfield pushes against Bears suburban stadium and for funding boost for Chicago
Three weeks before the Illinois General Assembly's scheduled adjournment, Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson pressed to restore municipal revenue and to keep the Chicago Bears from leaving the city.
A Senate salute to Underwood's Illini
It was Illini basketball day in Springfield, with Brad Underwood and players getting the star treatment on the Senate floor a month after their Final Four run. Here, players are
Pentagon to evaluate its National Guard deployments to U.S. cities
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — The Pentagon’s internal watchdog will conduct an evaluation “to determine the effectiveness” of President Donald Trump’s deployment of National Guard troops to Chicago and other U.
Eric ‘Ric’ Alan Mackey, 79, of Brandon
BRANDON — Eric “Ric” Alan Mackey, 79, completed his final ski race on May 3, 2026. He was born March 26, 1947, in North Adams, Mass. He spent the first nine years of his life living with his parents, H...
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SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WICS) - On May 4 at around 1:45am, Springfield Police was called out to the intersection of 19th Street and North Grand Avenue for a child, who was
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SPRINGFIELD, Ill (WICS) — Wednesday is the fourth annual Black Farmers and Growers Lobby Day...where cultivators and advocates alike from across the state will make their voices heard on the
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CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WICS) - Champaign Police were dispatched to the 1200 block of Redwood Drive at 2:36 a.m. on May 6, 2026, following a report of a shooting with injuries.
Mayor Johnson pushing to keep Bears in Chicago, revenue wish list
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson began lobbying in Springfield Wednesday. He is pushing a coordinated revenue pitch and fighting to keep the Bears at Soldier Field.
Mayor Johnson's final push in Springfield to keep Bears at Soldier Field, revenue wish list
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson began lobbying in Springfield Wednesday. He is pushing a revenue pitch and fighting to keep the Bears at Soldier Field.
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SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WICS) - Crime Stoppers is seeking to assist the Springfield Police Department to identify an individual in reference to a theft that occurred at Immaculate Conception Church, 524
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CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WICS) - The Champaign Fire Department responded to a vehicle submerged in Kaufman Lake, 2702 W Springfield Ave., Wednesday, May 6, at 8:12 a.m. The vehicle was found
USPS unveils Route 66 centennial stamps
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — You’re standing in the middle of an empty highway, staring off into the fading, golden light of Arizona’s high desert. The soundtrack playing in your mind? Depeche Mode.
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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
Effingham Animal Shelter Starts $5.3M Expansion Project
Effingham County breaks ground on $5.3M animal shelter expansion, boosting capacity, care, and adoption services locally.
Springfield Police Department rolls out new officer wellness initiative
Springfield Police Chief Joe Behl shared a new wellness initiative he put in place since taking over the department.
Springfield mayor vetoes plan to create STAR bond district
In a rare move, Springfield Mayor Misty Buscher vetoed a plan to create a STAR bond district Tuesday night.
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SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — The Pentagon’s internal watchdog will conduct an evaluation “to determine the effectiveness” of President Donald Trump’s deployment of National Guard troops to Chicago and other...
Mayor Brandon Johnson’s Springfield wish list: Digital ad tax and other levies — but not the Bears’ bill
Mayor Brandon Johnson will head to Springfield this week with a revenue wish list he says Chicago needs, while the Bears try to clinch a bill to move to Arlington Heights.
Mayor Johnson's Hail Mary to keep the Bears in Chicago: What to knowMayor Brandon Johnson said the Bears ar...
Mayor Johnson's Hail Mary to keep the Bears in Chicago: What to knowMayor Brandon Johnson said the Bears are "foolish" to leave the Chicago lakefront. He will head to Springfield for a last-minute play this...
Springfield to consider increasing parking fines
The proposed changes come as Springfield is seeing fewer free parking options and an increase in private parking lot management.
The Springfield Cardinals face the Corpus Christi Hooks live on Matrix Midwest this Saturday
This Saturday, watch the Springfield Cardinals take on the Corpus Christi Hooks live on Matrix Midwest.