No evidence of Venezuelan gang activity, say Springfield police …
Nov 22, 2024 · SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WICS) — The Springfield Police Department has released a statement regarding Venezuelan gang rumors in Springfield. We are aware of recent social media rumors circulating concerning potential threats involving Venezuelan gangs. The Springfield Police Department did not generate this information and has no evidence to support claims of gang-related activity involving ...
IDNR mandates check stations for firearm deer hunters in counties …
Nov 20, 2024 · SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WICS) — The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) reminds firearm deer hunters that mandatory check stations will be open this year in counties where chronic wasting disease (CWD) has been detected. The 2024 Illinois firearm deer season dates are Nov. 22-24 and Dec. 5-8. Check stations are used by IDNR to monitor CWD in Boone, Carroll, DeKalb, Grundy, Jo Daviess ...
WATCH: Body camera footage of deputy-involved shooting of …
Jul 22, 2024 · SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WICS) — WARNING: This video contains the scene of a disturbing situation, including profanity, that may not be appropriate for some viewers. The Sangamon County Sheriff's Office has released body camera footage of the deputy-involved shooting of Sonya Massey on July 6.. RELATED: Coroner identifies woman killed in deputy-involved shooting in Springfield
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Illini in strong position for Citrus Bowl after decisive win against ...
Saturday was senior day for Illinois football with many players saying goodbye to Memorial Stadium -- many of them recruited under former head coach Lovie Smith
New changes are coming to annual driving tests for seniors - WICS
Dec 12, 2022 · SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WICS) — Illinois drivers ages 75 to 78 do not need to take an annual driving test to renew their license. Drivers ages 79 and older will still be required to take the road exam while renewing their driver’s licenses. This was passed by the Illinois General Assembly last week.
HSHS urges adults to prioritize lung cancer CT scans in November …
Nov 22, 2024 · SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WICS) — Hospital Sisters Health System (HSHS) is encouraging all eligible adults to add a lung cancer CT scan to their November to-do list since this month is also Lung Cancer Awareness Month. A lung cancer screening can detect nodules or spots on a lung, which may be an early indicator of lung cancer. Individuals aged 50 or older who have a history of smoking – at least ...
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ISP releases new information on two-vehicle crash that killed 2 in ...
Oct 22, 2024 · SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WICS) — Illinois State Police has released new information on the two-vehicle fatal crash in Springfield. RELATED: Two dead after crash at the intersection of Veteran’s Parkway and West Jefferson Street ISP responded to Illinois Route 4 at Jefferson Street at 11:56 p.m. on Monday. We're told a Purple Buick Allure was traveling south on Illinois Route 4 and was stopped at ...
Westville man identified as victim in single-car crash on Wednesday
Nov 21, 2024 · DANVILLE, Ill. (WICS) — A man is dead after a single crash in Westville on Wednesday. According to the Vermilion County Coroner, Jane McFadden, Joshua E. Brown, of Westville, was identified as the victim in the crash.