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Sherman launches investigation after over $175,000 worth of equipment is stolen
SPRINGFIELD, ILL (WICS/WRSP) — The Village of Sherman is on the hunt for a thief after someone stole more than $175,000 worth of equipment from the Public Works building Sunday night. City officials said the thief used an axe cut through the metal building that was holding the equipment...
Sangamon County Sheriff’s Office asking for community aid in investigation concerning recent string of burglaries on southeast side of Springfield
The Sangamon County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a recent string of burglaries in southeastern Springfield, and they’re asking the public for assistance in solving the case. The Sheriff’s Office has taken several reports of burglary in the so-called “Cabbage Patch” since April 1. The victims...
Sangamon County Historical Society names elected officials, board members for coming year
The Sangamon County Historical Society elected officers and board members for the coming year recently during its annual meeting at the Island Bay Yacht Club. The officers elected are Cinda Ackerman Klickna of Rochester, president; Linda Schneider of Springfield, vice president; Sarah Adams of Springfield, secretary; and Gerald (Jerry) Smith of Leland Grove, treasurer.
United Community Bank Cup – Area
The United Community Bank Cup is awarded to a pair of schools in the Springfield area that displayed the highest level of overall excellence in all sports throughout the school year. The awards are given based on the United Community Bank Cup points system. Winning schools will receive a trophy and $1,000 to that school’s athletic program. This year’s Area UCB Cup went to the Pleasant Plains Cardinals. Click HERE to find out how they won and more about the UCB Cup.
Have a blast at your choice of area pyrotechnic shows
Happy Fourth of July! From local neighborhoods to area towns, the fireworks have been going up for days now in our traditional celebration of the nation's birthday. Haven't seen any organized shows yet? No worries. Several shows will occur today (Wednesday, July 3) through Friday in Springfield, Chatham, Dawson, Franklin, Jacksonville, Petersburg, Lincoln, Sherman and other locales. Notable celebrations happening on Thursday – Independence Day - the Fireworks Extravaganza and Concert at Knight's Action Park/Trade Winds Pub and Chatham Jaycees Freedom Fest in Chatham Community Park. Other shows are set in Franklin, Jacksonville and Sherman, just to name a few. Friday's big show is the popular annual Rock the Dock celebration at Lake Springfield Marina. All area events include live music, food, children's activities and more. Play your cards right and you could see four straight nights of fireworks culminating with those at the Loami Celebration on Saturday at Colburn Park. And lest we forget, fireworks shows are scheduled tonight and Thursday at Robin Roberts Stadium after the Springfield Lucky Horseshoes games.
4th of July weekend weather outlook
Springfield, IL (CAPITOL CITY NOW) – Rain and storms may interfere with cookouts and 4th of July fireworks. Expects highs in the 80s through Tuesday. Here’s your 7-day outlook. You can always find the forecast and radar on the Capitol City Now weather page or get weather updates on the Capitol City Now app.
Ballot challenges filed against RFK Jr., Springfield congressional candidate
The Illinois State Board of Elections received a slew of ballot challenges July 1, including several presidential candidates and a local congressional candidate. Records from the state election board show a Springfield resident is behind the challenge to 27-year-old Chibu Asonye, running as a Green Party candidate in Illinois Congressional District 13. The Champaign resident entered the race at the end of June and joins U.S. Rep. Nikki Budzinski, D-Springfield, and Republican challenger Josh Loyd.
Springfield Public Schools considering limiting cell phone use during the school day | First Listen
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Five ways to celebrate Fourth of July weekend in Springfield
Whether or not plans are already set up, you’ve probably heard of Knight’s Action Park Fireworks extravaganza on the red, white and blue holiday at 10:30 p.m., or Rock the Dock, Springfield’s largest fireworks display right down at the Lake Springfield Marina on July 5. While fireworks...
Rain remains likely on the Fourth of July in the Springfield area
It could be a soggy Fourth of July in the Springfield area. Meteorologist Nicole Albano said a cold front moving into the area Wednesday could likely trigger rain chances, especially if it lingers into Thursday. Although it's not going to be a total washout, Albano said, there are chances for...
Boys & Girls Clubs to dedicate new location and honor Andre Iguodala
Springfield, IL – (CAPITOL CITY NOW) – Passion, discipline, courage, communication, adaptability, and resilience. Those are just some of the attributes for success that Linda Shanklin said the Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Illinois (BGCCIL) instilled in her son Andre Iguodala. On July 9, Iguodala will be honored for his recent induction into the Boys & Girls Clubs of America Hall of Fame. The event will also serve as the dedication for the BGCCIL administrative building at 430 W. Jefferson St.
D-186 about to hang up on student cell phones
Springfield, IL (CAPITOL CITY NOW) – The only question for the District 186 school board, in crafting tougher and more consistent student cell phone policies, is whether to spend upwards of $200,000 on special pouches that would hold – and disable – the phone during the school day.
Channel1450 Awards – Central State Eight Baseball
We are continuing to share the videos played at the 3rd Annual Channel1450 Awards on June 26th. Here is the Central State Eight Baseball video. Central State Eight Baseball – Winner: Cameron Appenzeller, Glenwood. Nominees. Cameron Appenzeller – Glenwood. Hayden Hicks – Jacksonville. Seth Impson – Springfield...
Tennessee dental practice reopens after tornado damages office
Springfield, Tenn.-based Gentle Dental has reopened in a new office after a tornado damaged its previous office in December, Smokey Barns News reported July 2. The practice selected a new location for its office but gutted and rebuilt the facility to provide a more modern space for its general dentistry services.
Teen accused in Springfield stabbing being charged as an adult
SPRINGFIELD, ILL (WICS/WRSP) — The 16-year-old accused of stabbing his mother to death will be charged as an adult. Jonathon Long made his first court appearance on Monday after being arrested over the weekend. Sangamon County State’s Attorney John Milhiser said because Long is 16 years old, he can...
Springfield Fire Dept. battles two fires within 12 hours
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WCIA) — The Springfield Fire Department responded to a pair of fires just 12 hours apart on Monday and Tuesday. One prompted a partial high-rise building evacuation and the other left eight children displaced. Department officials said the first fire happened Monday at 11:28 p.m. at the Hildebrandt High Rise on 8th Street. […]
Young people from the Chicago area protest social service funding cuts
Springfield, IL (CAPITOL CITY NOW) – Two busloads of folks from the Chicago area, over 140 in all, descended on the Illinois State Capitol Tuesday morning to hold up signs protesting proposed cuts in social services, many of them for young people and the elderly in underserved neighborhoods. The...
Springfield’s The Wakery reopens after Adams Street blaze on Juneteenth left it temporarily shuttered
A Springfield business has reopened its doors after a nearby building went up in flames. The building behind The Wakery caught fire, and several businesses and some people were displaced after the blaze on Adams Street in downtown Springfield several weeks ago. The late-night coffeehouse and non-alcoholic bar closed its.
Springfield high-rise kitchen fire contained, one treated for smoke inhalation
The Springfield Fire Department responded to a structure fire in the 1100 block of 8th St, The Hildebrandt High Rise, on Monday at 11:28 p.m. Officials say the fire was contained to a unit on the 7th floor. The building was partially evacuated during the fire. The fire sprinkler system...
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