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Answer: Go for a walk!
06/06/2026

Answer: Go for a walk!

The Sangamon County Coroner has identified the 69-year-old woman who died in a two-vehicle crash near the intersection o...
06/05/2026

The Sangamon County Coroner has identified the 69-year-old woman who died in a two-vehicle crash near the intersection of S 7th St and East Laurel yesterday.

UPDATE:

A third suspect has been arrested in the deadly shooting of Deamontae L. Weaver.
06/05/2026

A third suspect has been arrested in the deadly shooting of Deamontae L. Weaver.

DECATUR, Ill. (WICS/WRSP)— A third suspect has been arrested in the deadly shooting of Deamontae L. Weaver.

The Macon County Coroner has identified the person who died in a house fire on the morning of May 30.
06/05/2026

The Macon County Coroner has identified the person who died in a house fire on the morning of May 30.

UPDATE (6/5/2026):

The Illinois Manufacturers’ Association (IMA) today released the following statement after Gov. JB Pritzker announced he...
06/05/2026

The Illinois Manufacturers’ Association (IMA) today released the following statement after Gov. JB Pritzker announced he was pausing data center tax incentives beginning July 1.

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WICS) - The Illinois Manufacturers’ Association (IMA) today released the following statement after Gov. JB Pritzker announced he was pausing data center tax incentives beginning July 1.

‘Hardy's Race for the Lake’ in Decatur is back this weekend. With over sixty boats competing in races through Saturday a...
06/05/2026

‘Hardy's Race for the Lake’ in Decatur is back this weekend. With over sixty boats competing in races through Saturday and Sunday, things will be busy at Lake Decatur.

DECATUR, Ill (WICS) — ‘Hardy's Race for the Lake’ in Decatur is back this weekend.

A survey found 45% of people do this when they are stressed. What is it?We'll post the answer at 10!
06/05/2026

A survey found 45% of people do this when they are stressed.
What is it?
We'll post the answer at 10!

Gov. JB Pritzker is directing the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity to pause processing new agree...
06/05/2026

Gov. JB Pritzker is directing the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity to pause processing new agreements under the state's Data Center Investment Program beginning July 1 as lawmakers continue debating how to regulate the rapidly growing industry.

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WICS/WRSP)— Gov. JB Pritzker is directing the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity to pause processing new agreements under the state's Data Center Investment Program beginning July

A Springfield native who once performed on local stages is now entertaining audiences around the world.
06/05/2026

A Springfield native who once performed on local stages is now entertaining audiences around the world.

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WICS) - Springfield native who once performed on local stages is now entertaining audiences around the world.

06/05/2026

Statement from Chairman George H. McCaskey and President & CEO Kevin Warren:

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