3+ hour, 42+ min ago  (108+ words) News Channel20 Champaign Police Respond to a Shooting Near Schnucks CHAMPAIGN, Ill (WICS) - Champaign Police were dispatched to the 100 block of N Mattis Avenue at 6: 55 p. m on April 28, 2026, following a report of a shooting with injuries. On-scene, officers learned that a…...

6+ hour, 40+ min ago  (270+ words) After a record setting number of tornado and severe thunderstorm warnings in Central Illinois on Monday, things have calmed down significantly on Tuesday. The National Weather Service office in Lincoln said that on Monday, April 27th, they had the most severe…...

3+ hour, 55+ min ago  (133+ words) Full Story: https: //www. newschannel20. com/features/mommy-matters/ ___________________ Stay up to date with our social media: WICS on Facebook: https: //www. facebook. com/WICSABC20 WICS on Twitter: https: //twitter. com/wics_abc20 WICS on Instagram: https: //www. instagram. com/wics20/ WICS on Tik Tok: https:…...

3+ hour, 55+ min ago  (847+ words) Authorities are on scene after a deadly crash at an after-school program in Chatham, Ill. , Monday, April 28, 2025. (WICS) CHATHAM, Ill. (WICS/WRSP) - It's been one year since a Jeep drove through the YNOT building in Chatham. The community continues to heal after…...

7+ hour, 12+ min ago  (395+ words) SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WICS/WRSP)" A 46-year-old man was arrested late April 25 after Springfield police said he resisted officers and was found in possession of a firearm, suspected drugs and open alcohol containers during a block party patrol. Officers assigned to a…...

6+ hour, 57+ min ago  (375+ words) Willie L. Kirkwood, 28 SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WICS/WRSP)" A 28-year-old man was arrested in connection with a shots-fired incident early April 24 after police said he discharged a firearm near a residence, causing property damage. Springfield police responded around 3: 28 a. m. to a Shot Spotter alert…...

9+ hour, 22+ min ago  (286+ words) SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WICS/WRSP)" The Springfield Police Department has increased overnight patrols on weekends in response to unauthorized pop-up and block parties that have historically led to violent encounters, often involving firearms. During patrols this past weekend, officers made several arrests…...

12+ hour, 5+ min ago  (58+ words) News Channel20 SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WICS) - Barbeque Restaurant Smokey Bones has permanently closed its doors. A note on the door reads: "This location is permanently closed. Smokey Bones has ceased operations at all locations. We thank you for all the years of letting…...

14+ hour, 39+ min ago  (147+ words) News Channel20 Gin Blossoms to Perform at the Historic Virginia Theatre CHAMPAIGN, Ill (WICS) - Champaign Park District has announced that Gin Blossoms, an early "90s alternative rock band with genre-defying radio hits, is coming to the historic Virginia Theatre in downtown Champaign…...

1+ day, 3+ hour ago  (419+ words) SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WICS/WRSP) " Springfield Police Department (SPD) is'getting'a'new armored vehicle, but a hefty'price tag and its look made some in the community wary. [RELATED] Springfield approves $445k armored vehicle for police The'specialized police'vehicle will cost over $400, 000, and the request came'soon after…...