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Springfield Motorcycle Crash Victim Has Been Identified
1+ hour, 42+ min ago (81+ words) News Channel20 SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WICS) - The Sangamon County Chief Deputy Coroner, Zach Thomas, has identified the 58-year-old motorcyclist that died on April 6, 2026 at Springfield Memorial Hospital. ORIGINAL STORY: Motorcycle crash victim has passed away Charles Laughlin was pronounced deceased at 10: 29 pm by…...
LLCC names new men's basketball coach
3+ hour, 24+ min ago (294+ words) SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WICS) - Lincoln Land Community College (LLCC) has named Ben Kramer as the new head coach of the Loggers men's basketball program. Kramer steps into the role after serving 15 seasons as an assistant for the Loggers. A Springfield native, Kramer brings…...
Thousands of fans gather as BTS launches world tour in South Korea
8+ hour, 53+ min ago (458+ words) Fans of K-pop band BTS wait for the BTS World Tour Arirang outside of the venue in Goyang, South Korea, Thursday, April 9, 2026. Fans of K-pop band BTS stand in lines at a fan zone for the BTS World Tour Arirang…...
Former Springfield police chief at center of heated council meeting
16+ hour, 11+ min ago (565+ words) SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WICS/ WRSP) - Fallout from the chaos at Springfield's City Council meeting. Last night's City Council meeting erupted after a former Springfield police chief criticized half the horseshoe. "Obviously some of you council members " [should] be ashamed of yourselves," former…...
Documentary examines unsolved Tinley Park killings, questions investigation
20+ hour, 1+ min ago (199+ words) CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WICS/WRSP) " A new documentary is revisiting one of the Midwest's most notorious unsolved crimes, asking a question that has lingered for nearly two decades: who killed five women inside a clothing store in Tinley Park, Illinois? The film…...
Teen arrested in connection with January shooting in Urbana
19+ hour, 44+ min ago (157+ words) URBANA, Ill. (WICS/WRSP)" Urbana police have arrested a 16-year-old boy in connection with a January shooting that left one person injured. Detectives took the teen into custody on March 27 in the 1100 block of East University Avenue in Champaign. He has…...
Wellness Wednesday: Walk With a Doc Community Event
1+ day, 4+ hour ago (44+ words) News Channel20 Motorcycle rider dies following accident on Wabash Avenue Man sentenced to 95 years for shooting Illinois state trooper Rochester High School evacuated due to called-in threat Springfield Police Makes Arrests in Scheels Sporting Goods Burglary...
Macon County correctional officer fired after arrest on DUI, battery charges
20+ hour, 48+ min ago (111+ words) News Channel20 Macon County Sheriff's Office Correctional Officer arrested for DUI, Aggravated Battery to a Peace Officer DECATUR, Ill (WICS/WRSP)" A Macon County correctional officer has been fired after being arrested late March 31 by Decatur police on multiple charges, including…...
WICS/WRSP names Bethal Miles as new morning anchor
22+ hour, 46+ min ago (161+ words) SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WICS/WRSP)" WICS and WRSP announced the addition of Bethal Miles as the stations" new morning anchor, joining the team to deliver weekday news across Central Illinois. Miles will co-anchor News Channel 20 Sunrise from 5 to 7 a. m. and FOX Illinois Sunrise…...
Empowered Martial Arts Builds Confidence, Focus, and Real-World Skills for All Ages
1+ day, 55+ min ago (98+ words) News Channel20 Leaders from Empowered Martial Arts share how their program helps students develop focus, discipline, and confidence. With an emphasis on de-escalation, practical self-defense, and a supportive, family-like environment, they empower individuals of all ages to grow stronger'physically and mentally'both…...