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The Cop Charged With Sonya Massey's Murder Was Discharged From the Army for "Serious Misconduct"
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‘Introduce the bill tomorrow:’ Family of Sonya Massey advocates for police reform after shooting video released
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WCIA) — Sonya Massey’s death is reigniting conversations around law enforcement reform, and her family is leading the charge. They are calling for real, systemic change across all parts of government after the Springfield woman was shot and killed in her home by a former sheriff’s deputy for Sangamon County earlier this month. […]
Springfield man charged in relation to child’s drowning
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WCIA) — The Sangamon County State’s Attorney has announced criminal charges in relation to a seven-year-old’s drowning in Springfield earlier this year. State’s Attorney John Milhiser said David Yankee was indicted by a grand jury Wednesday on four counts of endangering the life or health of a child. The charges come following an […]
UPDATE: Coroner identifies Springfield shooting victim, suspect facing murder charges
Update at 4 p.m. SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WCIA) — The Sangamon County Coroner has identified the 47-year-old man who was killed in a shooting on Thursday. In a press release, Coroner Jim Allmon identified the victim as Sammie Tyrone McClinton. The investigation into McClinton’s death is ongoing. One person is under arrest and facing murder charges […]
2,000 left without power in Springfield Friday morning
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WCIA) — Power has been restored for over 2,000 people in Springfield after City Water, Light and Power had to briefly shut down their service Friday morning. CWLP officials said tree damage to power lines in the area of Oak Lane was to blame. Two poles were damaged and live wires were created […]
Weekend weather: Humid with storms possible
Springfield, IL (CAPITOL CITY NOW) – Expect a sunny start to the weekend with just a 15% chance for rain Friday. The chance for rain returns Saturday night, and we may see rain and storms on Sunday. High temps will be in the 80s for Saturday and Sunday. Up-to-the-minute...
NPR 'Morning Edition' host Steve Inskeep will be part of Lincoln lecture series at UIS
Steve Inskeep, the "Morning Edition" host on National Public Radio, will be in Springfield later this summer to discuss his 2023 book on Abraham Lincoln. The Mary and James Beaumont Endowed Lincoln Legacy Lecture Series focuses on Lincoln and political conflict and takes place at the University of Illinois Springfield Student Union on Sept. 12. ...
ALPLM brings rare photos of Lincoln and more online
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WCIA) — The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum (ALPLM) has now made more than 1,000 high-resolution photos of President Lincoln and his life available online. It’s part of their “Picturing Lincoln” initiative, made possible by a $100,000 grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities. There are 129 pictures of Lincoln, rare photos of his grandchildren […]
Jaison Andujar dreams of following famous father's footsteps to professional baseball
Jaison Andujar is following in the footsteps of his famous father, but he’s also carving out his own path and personality. The Springfield Lucky Horseshoes’ 24-year-old outfielder from the Dominican Republic fields a lot of questions — especially locally — from fans who remember his dad, Joaquin Andujar, who was the Game 7 winner for the St. Louis Cardinals in the 1982 World Series against the Milwaukee Brewers. ...
Unclaimed property to go for auction at Illinois State Fair in Springfield on August 17
Unclaimed property up for auction in Illinois will be on display in Springfield. Potential bidders can attend the auction preview tomorrow at the Marine Bank Building. Items include a woman’s 18-karat yellow gold Rolex Oyster watch, Mike Singletary and Troy Aikman football cards, uncut sheets of American currency, and scores of other collectible items and coins.
Big Lots closing up to 40 stores across the US—including these 3 Illinois locations
We now know which locations Big Lots will be closing across Illinois. Big Lots, the Ohio-based retail discount chain announced on July 10 the company’s plans to close up to 40 locations across the country this year, due to financial challenges the brand is facing in a post-Covid market.
Malik Turner signs with 49ers
(WCIA) — Former Illini and Springfield native Malik Turner is back in pro football for a second stint in San Francisco on a one-year deal. The 28 year-old receiver last played for the 49ers in 2022. Turner spent 2023 with the Las Vegas Raiders and Houston Texans practice squads and last years training camp with […]
Lake Springfield Triathlon prompts weekend closures and roadblocks
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WICS) — The annual Lake Springfield Triathlon is being held on Saturday, July 27th. To accommodate races, the Lindsay Bridge boat docks and parking area at Lake Springfield will be closed to the public beginning tonight, Thursday, July 25th at 11 p.m. through Saturday, July 27th at approximately 5 p.m.
Community rallies to help beloved 82-year-old McDonald's employee
Las Vegas (KSNV) — From his hamburger hat to the punny jokes he tells, Mr. Ed is one of a kind. On Thursday, the 82-year-old McDonald's employee was surprised with over $2,000 after one resident created a GoFundMe account to help the veteran. The fundraiser was created by Abraham...
Kroger-Albertson's merger halted; future of 35 Illinois Mariano's, Jewel stores uncertain
The Kroger-Albertson's merger has been halted.The state of Colorado has filed a lawsuit to permanently block Kroger and Albertson's business plans until a court rules on the "megamerger," the state's attorney general said. Friday.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchThe block on the merger puts the future of 35 Mariano's and Jewel Osco stores in Illinois into uncertainty. Kroger and Albertson's had previously released a full list of all the stores they would sell off if their merger is approved, which included the 35 Illinois stores.The two grocery chains had committed in September 2023 to selling more...
IDOC, police department issue statement on ‘inflammatory’ Facebook posts
CENTRAL ILLINOIS (WCIA) — Two Illinois agencies have issued statements about offensive comments made on social media Thursday. The Illinois Department of Corrections issued a statement announcing a correctional officer has been placed on administrative leave after they made an offensive Facebook post. “The Department has been made aware of social media posting on Facebook […]
Illinois State Police sued for giving accused Highland Park mass shooter FOID card
(The Center Square) – While Illinois State Police face litigation in the Court of Claims over the accused Highland Park shooter applying for and receiving a Firearm Owners ID card before the 2022 mass shooting, the agency’s director is touting successes in blocking firearms from prohibited individuals. On...
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