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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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Michael returns to UI as deputy director of athletics
CHAMPAIGN (TNS) — A former Illinois men’s basketball player and Illinois athletic administrator is returning to the University of Illinois.
1 hurt after overnight shooting in Champaign
A man was hurt after an overnight shooting in Champaign Wednesday.
American Oddities Museum to host haunted pub crawl in Downtown Alton
American Oddities Museum will host a haunted pub crawl in Downtown Alton on May 8, with Troy Taylor leading haunted history tales.
Woman killed in fatal Edwardsville motorcycle crash identified
Authorities identified a 26-year-old passenger killed after a motorcycle struck a car on Illinois 157. Crash in remains under investigation by local police.
Godfrey's Big Truck Day Invites Kids to Explore Vehicles
Godfrey's Big Truck Day at Glazebrook Park lets kids explore ambulances, fire trucks, and more, supported by local groups like Ameren Illinois and OSF St. Anthony’s.
School Bus T-Boned With 4 Students Aboard: Aurora Police
The driver of a Honda sedan was cited for disobeying a traffic control device following the collision, police said.
Illinois golf headed to Athens Regional
A mix of clouds and sun. High 59F. Winds WNW at 10 to 20 mph..
Pronounced dead by a remote doctor: Tele‑ICUs expand nationwide, including in Illinois
A young dental student died in an ICU without ever seeing an in‑person doctor, raising questions as more hospitals nationwide turn to tele‑doctors.
Video gaming terminal burglaries becoming huge cost to Oak Lawn, other Chicago suburbs, police say
The Oak Lawn police chief said thefts from gaming terminals, which can contain thousands of dollars of cash, now feel like a regular occurrence in northern Illinois.
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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.
Girl, 13, lost both legs after deciding to climb across train on tracks... now her family has sued and clai...
Serenity McMillan, then 13, was struck by a train in Granite City, Illinois , and lost both of her legs on April 4, 2024.
Vehicle found submerged in Champaign lake
A vehicle was found submerged in a Champaign lake Wednesday morning.
$7,500 grant awarded to Sullivan Middle School for library renovations
A central Illinois charity organization presented a $7,500 grant Wednesday to Sullivan Middle School to support the school
Godfrey approves up to $1.6 million agreement to study recreation center
Godfrey trustees approved an agreement with AAIC Inc. that could cost the village up to $1.6 million for a study of a new recreation center project.
East Alton man charged with stalking, violating protection order
A 34-year-old East Alton man was jailed after Madison County felony charges alleged stalking and violating an order of protection.
Hinsdale Pavilion To Meet Budget Target After All: Official
The work is expected to be done by fall, later than originally planned, the village president said.
Passport Program Invites Shoppers To Explore Downtown Glenview
A wide range of businesses are participating in the program, which includes a prize drawing.
'Bill Murray Was Our First Guest, Who Would Have Thought That?' Banks Bridal Suites & Lodging Opens In Joliet
The Banks Bridal Suites and Lodging is at 317 N. Chicago St. in downtown Joliet. It's not far from Jitters Coffee House and Juliet's.
38 Special to perform free show at Illinois State Fair
Southern rock band 38 Special will perform a free concert at the Illinois State Fair Grandstand on Monday, Aug. 17.
Illinois hospital safety grades for spring 2026 are out. See where your hospital ranks
The grades, from the Leapfrog Group, range from "A" to "F," with a total of 108 hospitals in Illinois ranked.
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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