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Sonya Massey killing underscores disproportionate police violence against Black and disabled people
Sonya Massey's last words before a Sangamon County Sheriff's Office deputy shot and killed her in her Springfield, Illinois, home earlier this month were, "I'm sorry." The 36-minute body camera footage released Monday depicting her July 6 killing showed her interaction with the officers she called for help began calmly enough. At times, it even appeared to veer into light-hearted conversation as they responded to her 1 a.m. local time report of a possible home invasion. But the tone changed suddenly just under 15 minutes into the exchange after the 36-year-old Black woman went to remove a pot of boiling water from her stove at the direction of Deputy Sean Grayson, who informed her with a laugh as she did so that he was distancing himself to get away "from your steaming hot water."
Central Illinois: Isolated Showers Today, Thunderstorms Expected Through Midweek
Springfield, IL – Central Illinois is gearing up for a mix of weather conditions over the next few days, starting with isolated showers expected this afternoon. These showers will predominantly affect areas west and south of Springfield before more widespread showers and thunderstorms develop later tonight and continue into Sunday.
The Adams Street fire public forum
The Citizens Club of Springfield held a public forum this morning downtown at the Hoogland Center for the Arts to discuss the Adams Street Fire. The four guest speakers were owner of The Wakery Elizabeth Wake, President of Moving Pillsbury Forward Chris Richmond, owner of two the buildings affected by the fire Chris Nickell, and owner of The Cats’ Pyjamas Cat Café Tom Raymond.
DCFS awards record number of college scholarships for youth in care
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) — Over 350 current and former youth in care received college scholarships from the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services Friday. The program covers up to five years of tuition and mandatory fee waivers for universities, community colleges and trade schools. DCFS has traditionally awarded...
ALPLM brings rare photos of Lincoln and more online
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WCIA) — The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum (ALPLM) has now made more than 1,000 high-resolution photos of President Lincoln and his life available online. It’s part of their “Picturing Lincoln” initiative, made possible by a $100,000 grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities. There are 129 pictures of Lincoln, rare photos of his grandchildren […]
NPR 'Morning Edition' host Steve Inskeep will be part of Lincoln lecture series at UIS
Steve Inskeep, the "Morning Edition" host on National Public Radio, will be in Springfield later this summer to discuss his 2023 book on Abraham Lincoln. The Mary and James Beaumont Endowed Lincoln Legacy Lecture Series focuses on Lincoln and political conflict and takes place at the University of Illinois Springfield Student Union on Sept. 12. ...
Springfield man charged in relation to child’s drowning
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WCIA) — The Sangamon County State’s Attorney has announced criminal charges in relation to a seven-year-old’s drowning in Springfield earlier this year. State’s Attorney John Milhiser said David Yankee was indicted by a grand jury Wednesday on four counts of endangering the life or health of a child. The charges come following an […]
UPDATE: Coroner identifies Springfield shooting victim, suspect facing murder charges
Update at 4 p.m. SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WCIA) — The Sangamon County Coroner has identified the 47-year-old man who was killed in a shooting on Thursday. In a press release, Coroner Jim Allmon identified the victim as Sammie Tyrone McClinton. The investigation into McClinton’s death is ongoing. One person is under arrest and facing murder charges […]
2,000 left without power in Springfield Friday morning
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WCIA) — Power has been restored for over 2,000 people in Springfield after City Water, Light and Power had to briefly shut down their service Friday morning. CWLP officials said tree damage to power lines in the area of Oak Lane was to blame. Two poles were damaged and live wires were created […]
Jaison Andujar dreams of following famous father's footsteps to professional baseball
Jaison Andujar is following in the footsteps of his famous father, but he’s also carving out his own path and personality. The Springfield Lucky Horseshoes’ 24-year-old outfielder from the Dominican Republic fields a lot of questions — especially locally — from fans who remember his dad, Joaquin Andujar, who was the Game 7 winner for the St. Louis Cardinals in the 1982 World Series against the Milwaukee Brewers. ...
Lake Springfield Triathlon prompts weekend closures and roadblocks
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WICS) — The annual Lake Springfield Triathlon is being held on Saturday, July 27th. To accommodate races, the Lindsay Bridge boat docks and parking area at Lake Springfield will be closed to the public beginning tonight, Thursday, July 25th at 11 p.m. through Saturday, July 27th at approximately 5 p.m.
Eastern Iowa, Western Illinois Brace for Heat Wave, Storms
Quad Cities, IA/IL – Residents in Eastern Iowa and Western Illinois should prepare for a hot and humid weekend with scattered thunderstorms. Temperatures are expected to rise into the lower 90s, bringing with them increased humidity and storm chances. According to the US National Weather Service Quad Cities, the...
When 2 Illinois Men Got Lost in the Woods – Something Found Them
It was supposed to be a date with two girls they had met, but for two Illinois men it became something completely different and terrifying. After they became lost in the woods trying to locate the home of the ladies, something found them, but it wasn't what they were hoping for.
Abbott must pay $495 million in premature infant formula trial, jury finds
(Reuters) -A jury on Friday found that Abbott Laboratories' specialized formula for premature infants caused an Illinois girl to develop a dangerous bowel disease, ordering the healthcare company to pay $495 million in damages.
Study shows certain Illinois hospitals provide below average levels of charity care
(The Center Square) – A new study shows that 340B hospitals in Illinois and around the country are abusing a federal drug pricing program. The 340B Drug Pricing Program was created in 1992 to help struggling, uninsured or otherwise vulnerable patients access more affordable medications. Under the program, drug manufacturers provide discounted medications to qualifying hospitals and clinics. The group Alliance for Integrity and Reform 340B found that some hospitals...
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