WICS Newschannel 20 provides local news, weather forecasts, traffic updates, notices of events and items of interest in the community, sports and entertainment programming for Springfield and nearby towns and communities in the Decatur, and Champaign area, including Jacksonville, Taylorville, Lincoln, Petersburg, Pana, Effingham, Shelbyville, Beardstown, Carlinville, Litchfield …

WICS Newschannel 20 provides local news, weather forecasts, traffic updates, notices of events and items of interest in the community, sports and entertainment programming for Springfield and nearby towns and communities in the Decatur, and Champaign area, including Jacksonville, Taylorville, Lincoln, Petersburg, Pana, Effingham, Shelbyville, Beardstown, Carlinville, Litchfield …

Jan 5, 2025 · SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WICS) — The City of Springfield’s Office of Public Works has declared a Snow Emergency for designated snow routes which started at 11 p.m. on Jan. 4, and concluding at 11 p.m. on Jan. 6. This decision has been made in anticipation of snowfall exceeding 6 inches. Persons clearing private parking lots and sidewalks are reminded not to plow the snow into the streets.

Nov 16, 2024 · SPRINGFIELD, ILL (WICS/WRSP) — Several UPS Customer Center locations have been closing around Central Illinois, including in Springfield and Decatur. As of now, the UPS on Wide Track Drive in Springfield and the UPS on North Brett Ave in Decatur is closing. The reason is because UPS wants to meet its customers' needs for more convenient and easily accessible drop-off options.

Dec 27, 2024 · SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WICS) — With 2025 approaching, many will be wondering what the new year will bring. For those in Illinois, hundreds of new laws are set to take effect. According to the Illinois General Assembly’s website, at …

WICS Newschannel 20 provides local news, weather forecasts, traffic updates, notices of events and items of interest in the community, sports and entertainment programming for Springfield and nearby towns and communities in the Decatur, and Champaign area, including Jacksonville, Taylorville, Lincoln, Petersburg, Pana, Effingham, Shelbyville, Beardstown, Carlinville, Litchfield …

Jan 27, 2025 · CHICAGO (WICS) — The Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR) announced it will begin accepting and processing 2024 tax returns Monday. Illinois will participate in the free IRS Direct File program this year. Eligible Illinois taxpayers can use the program to file their 2024 federal returns directly with the IRS.

Jan 7, 2025 · SHERMAN, Ill. (WICS) — The Sherman Police Department lost one of there own after a battle with cancer. Officer Gerald Schneider died Sunday night. Officer Schneider battled a serious cancer diagnosis and was surrounded by loved ones.

Apr 18, 2024 · SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WICS) — A statewide survey will assess a variety of health metrics to provide clear picture of public health needs across Illinois. The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) in partnership with NORC, has announced the start of the 2024 Healthy Illinois Survey, a statewide effort to compile essential data on the current state of health and wellness and areas where ...

Jan 7, 2025 · A Decatur man is dead after he was struck and killed in the roadway in front of the 600 block of Southside Drive in Decatur on Saturday. The Macon County Coroner says the man who was hit and killed was identified as Michael T. Foster, 48. …