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U of I professor calling Sangamon County murder an outlier
SPRINGFIELD – A University of Illinois professor says the police shooting of a woman who called 9-1-1 for help is an outlier. Ryan Williams teaches criminology and criminal justice in Springfield and says … the story of now-former Sangamon County sheriff’s deputy Sean Grayson killing Sonya Massey is a rarity of rarities.
Peace walk for Sonya Massey set for Monday, ends with open mic at Comer Cox Park
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WICS) — There will be a peace walk for Sonya Massey on Monday. Officials say the walk will be at 3 p.m., and will meet outside of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church and march to Comer Cox Park. There will be an open mic and food at Comer...
City of Springfield announces an emergency sewer repair on Lawrence Avenue
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WICS) — The City of Springfield announces an emergency sewer repair on Lawrence Avenue. As a result, three lanes of traffic will be closed, affecting center and north traffic from Monday through Wednesday, July 24. To ensure the safety of workers and motorists, the southernmost lane of...
Illinois welcomes 18 new state police troopers from Cadet Class 147
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WICS) — The Illinois State Police (ISP) welcomed 18 new troopers today from Cadet Class 147 at a graduation ceremony at the Illinois State Police Academy in Springfield. The new troopers will report to seven different Troops throughout the state. “On behalf of the State of Illinois,...
Work week weather: warm and humid with chances for rain and storms
Springfield, IL (CAPITOL CITY NOW) – It’s going to be a warm and humid week with chances for rain and storms through Wednesday and again on Sunday. Highs in the low-to-mid 80s. For up-to-the-minute conditions, forecast and weather radar, check out the Capitol City Now weather page.
Springfield shooting, police standoff leaves three hurt
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WCIA) — An overnight shooting and police standoff in Springfield landed three men in the hospital early Sunday. It happened around 1:04 a.m. The Springfield Police Department received an alert from ShotSpotter, a gunshot detection service, indicating gunfire in the area of South 15th and East Ash Streets. Upon arrival, two men were […]
Steve Torricelli ready for first year as LLCC head coach
Springfield, ILL. (WICS) — At the end of June, the Loggers named longtime head coach Ron Riggles's replacement as the baseball team's head coach. They named Steve Torricelli, a 1986 Springfield High alum who went on to play at Eastern Illinois. Coach Torricelli has experience at multiple levels, including...
Gov. Pritzker, Illinois Democratic leaders endorse Kamala Harris for president
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker and state Democratic Party leaders endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris for president Monday, one day after President Joe Biden announced he was dropping out of the 2024 presidential race and endorsed Harris himself.
Big Changes Coming to 23 Illinois Costco Stores in September
The more things change, the more they stay the same. That's actually not true for 23 Costco store locations in Illinois that will be changing in September and I predict many will be unhappy with what's coming. Let me be clear that I'm not business expert and I have no...
Don’t Go in the Water – 38 Illinois Places Have Swimming Warnings
Summertime is all about getting outside and enjoying the nice weather and swimming is a vital part of that. However, there are now 38 places in Illinois that now have urgent swimming warnings about staying out of the water. As a general rule, I check the Illinois Beach Guard System...
Babies R Us will open 11 Illinois stores, including one in Springfield
Kohl’s department store in Springfield will be one of the retail chain's 11 locations in Illinois to add a Babies 'R' Us franchise. Kohl's recently announced that the first Babies 'R' Us shops will open next month and will continue opening through the fall. The 11 Illinois store openings are part of a campaign to add Babies 'R' Us franchises to 200 Kohl’s locations nationwide.
Deaconess Foundation invites applications from organizations in eastern Missouri and southern Illinois
The Deaconess Foundation aims to improve the health of the community and people of eastern Missouri and southern Illinois. The foundation invites applications for its Seeding the Future Grants, which support efforts that accelerate change in conditions and systems transformation through coalition and base building, grassroots advocacy, civic engagement, community organizing, and public policy development/change. Funding will be awarded to bolster organizational and civic infrastructure expansion, advance of public policies, and/or support efforts impacting systems transformation through an intergenerational approach for the improved health and wellness of people in eastern Missouri and southern Illinois. The grant is designed to cultivate a partnership pipeline for the Movement Transformation Cohort.
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