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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. […]
Water main work closes northbound Amos Avenue
Springfield, IL (CAPITOL CITY NOW) – Beginning Wednesday, northbound lanes of Amos Avenue will be closed at Washington Street to Mossman Avenue for replacement of a 6-inch water main. CWLP reports the work is expected to take multiple days, and the lanes will reopen after road surface repairs are complete.
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...
Rev. Dr. Cary Beckwith shares hope for the future through community outreach
Rev. Dr. Cary Beckwith serves Springfield Grace United Methodist Church. He spoke to Community Voices about the church’s role in improving life in Springfield through community engagement including its Serving with Amazing Grace or SWAG program.
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...
Channel1450 Awards – Central State Eight Softball
We are continuing to share the videos played at the 3rd Annual Channel1450 Awards on June 26th. Here is the Central State Eight Softball video. Central State Eight Softball – Winner: Cassandra Feld, Glenwood. Nominees. Cassandra Feld – Glenwood. Irie Lohrenz – Glenwood. Maggie Stadler – Normal...
'Tipsy' artist Shaboozey joins Illinois State Fair 2024 lineup
Crossover country sensation Shaboozey has been added to the Illinois State Fair lineup.The artist, with the hit single "Tipsy," will take the stage Sunday, Aug. 18.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchShaboozey also contributed to Beyonce's chart-topping album "Cowboy Carter."Tickets go on sale this Saturday at 10 a.m. on Ticketmaster.According to the fair's website, tickets start at $20; a pre-show party can be added on for $30.Others performing at the 2024 Illinois State Fair include Keith Urban, Jason Isbell, Lil Wayne, Jonas Brothers, The Smashing Pumpkins and Miranda Lambert.The fair takes place from Aug. 8 to 18 at the state fairgrounds in Springfield.Visit statefair.illinois.gov for more information.
Jacksonville teen wanted in connection with fatal shooting arrested in Springfield
A Jacksonville teenager wanted in the June 6 fatal shooting of another teen just off that city's downtown area was arrested in Springfield on July 1. Larry W. Taylor, 18, was arrested by U.S Marshals Great Lakes Regional Fugitive Task Force out of Springfield and the Springfield Police Department Street Crimes Unit.
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.
Springfield's Tanner George travels far and wide to hone his hockey game
Springfield is “on the map” for several reasons: Honest Abe’s longtime residence, the horseshoe sandwich, being the state capital. And, hockey? Yeah, not so much. Tanner George may change that a bit. The 16-year-old city native, who just finished up his sophomore year at Chatham Glenwood, is headed to Rochester, New York, this fall...
Neuhoff media finalizes sale of media assets to Woodward Communications
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WICS) — Neuhoff Family Limited Partnership, the parent company of Neuhoff Media-Springfield, LLC and Neuhoff Media-Bloomington, LLC has announced it has entered into an agreement to sell the assets of WFMB-AM/WFMB-FM, WCVS-FM, WXAJ-FM and Channel1450.com in Springfield, IL and WBBE-FM, WWHX-FM and WIHN-FM in Bloomington, IL to Woodward Communications, Inc.
PRI announces operation phase of world's largest carbon capture pilot
Springfield, Ill. – The Prairie Research Institute (PRI) and U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) marked a significant milestone with a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the upcoming testing and operations of the large-scale pilot testing of the Linde-BASF advanced post-combustion CO2 capture technology at City Water, Light and Power’s Dallman 4 coal-fired power plant in Springfield.
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.
Rock Valley College's Phi Theta Kappa Chapter Shines at Illinois Regional Convention
Omicron Eta, the Phi Theta Kappa chapter of Rock Valley College, achieved significant recognition at the Illinois Regional Convention and Honors Institute held from May 31 to June 2 in Springfield, Illinois. The convention included leadership training and seminars on the Honors Study Topic. The chapter was honored with multiple...
Meet Temptress – APL Dog of the Week
Springfield, IL (CAPITOL CITY NOW) – Meet Temptress, the charming eight-year-old female Pit mix whose resilience and grace have won the hearts of all at APL. Temptress was originally brought in severely emaciated with some serious skin affliction after being left behind when her family moved out of a home. Luckily her neighbors noticed and brought her to APL.
Meet Minnesota – Meow Mobile’s Cat of the Week
Springfield, IL (CAPITOL CITY NOW) – This sleek, gorgeous house panther is Minnesota. She is approximately a year old, arrived as a stray on June 22, and went unclaimed during her hold. Minnesota is a darling girl who loves head rubs and ear scritches, and being just out of kittenhood, she’s sure to have just the right amount of playful energy.
Salaried workers will now qualify for overtime pay under new law
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WICS) — Starting Monday more workers will qualify for overtime pay. If you make less than $43,000 per year, you could soon see more money in your paycheck. Up until June 30, only workers making less than $35,000 qualified, but now that threshold is $44,000 a year.
City officials look to improve abandoned houses in Springfield
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WICS) — The City of Springfield is working to combat abandoned and vacant houses around the city. Many residents say it's an eye sore for them and that they want the properties taken care of, however that is easier said than done. Many residents are arguing that...
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