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05/30/2026

Answer: Their kids' names

05/30/2026

The man who stabbed three first responders in September 2025 has been sentenced to 25 years in prison after accepting a plea agreement.

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WICS/WRSP)—The man who stabbed three first responders in September 2025 has been sentenced to 25 years in prison after accepting a plea agreement.

05/29/2026

A fundraiser supporting the Tuskegee Airmen mural project will bring the film “Red Tails” to the big screen during a two-night outdoor movie event in Fisher.

FISHER, Ill. (WICS/WRSP)— A fundraiser supporting the Tuskegee Airmen mural project will bring the film “Red Tails” to the big screen during a two-night outdoor movie event later this month

05/29/2026

Illinois State Police arrested a Tennessee man on a reckless homicide charge following a fatal construction zone crash on Interstate 74 in Champaign County.

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WICS/WRSP)— Illinois State Police arrested a Tennessee man on a reckless homicide charge following a fatal construction zone crash on Interstate 74 in Champaign County.

05/29/2026

A Rantoul man employed as a school bus driver was arrested Thursday on allegations of predatory criminal sexual assault, according to the Rantoul Police Department.

RANTOUL, Ill. (WICS/WRSP)— A Rantoul man employed as a school bus driver was arrested Thursday on allegations of predatory criminal sexual assault, according to the Rantoul Police Department.

05/29/2026

What is something the average person forgets 4 times a week?
We'll post the answer at 10!

05/29/2026

The Illinois State Fair Box Office will officially open Monday, June 1, giving fairgoers their first chance to purchase 2026 Illinois State Fair concert, Arena and Grandstand event tickets in person or over the phone.

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WICS/WRSP)— The Illinois State Fair Box Office will officially open Monday, June 1, giving fairgoers their first chance to purchase 2026 Illinois State Fair concert, Arena and Grandstand

05/29/2026

A local organization focused on mentorship and community healing is inviting the community out for a day centered around brotherhood, mental health and connection this weekend in Urbana.

URBANA, Ill. (WICS/WRSP) — A local organization focused on mentorship and community healing is inviting the community out for a day centered around brotherhood, mental health and connection this weekend

05/29/2026

A multivehicle crash, including at least one semi-truck, shut down I-55 southbound yesterday evening.

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WICS/WRSP)— A multivehicle crash, including at least one semi-truck, shut down I-55 southbound yesterday evening.

05/29/2026

Students across central Illinois have dealt with a lot this year, from car crashes to bomb threats.

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WICS/WRSP) - Students across central Illinois have dealt with a lot this year, from car crashes to bomb threats.

05/29/2026

This Saturday in Jacksonville, officials will be hosting a pride celebration at Twisted Tree Music Hall.

SPRINGFIELD, Ill (WICS) — We've made it to the weekend and central Illinois is well into its busiest season.