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UPDATE: Stratton Building and Illinois State Museum lockdown lifted
1+ hour, 29+ min ago (241+ words) The Secretary of State's Office provided a statement on the Stratton Building and the Illinois State Museum being placed on lockdown earlier this morning. The statement reads as follows: This morning, Secretary of State Police identified a suspicious device in…...
14-year-old is killed after being struck by a motor vehicle in Springfield
4+ hour, 18+ min ago (142+ words) News Channel20 14-year-old is killed after being struck by a motor vehicle in Springfield SPRINGFIELD, Ill (WICS) - The Sangamon County Coroner, Jim Allmon, can confirm the death of a 14 year-old male from Springfield that was transported by EMS to HSHS St…...
BREAKING: Stratton Building and lllinois State Museum placed on lockdown
2+ hour, 20+ min ago (59+ words) News Channel20 SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WICS/WRSP)" The Stratton Building and Illinois State Museum have been placed on lockdown. WICS contacted an employee at the Stratton Building, 401 S. Spring St. , and a representative who verified that the building was on lockdown. We will provide…...
Champaign County Crime Stoppers is seeking assistance regarding a retail theft
6+ hour, 47+ min ago (170+ words) News Channel20 Champaign County Crime Stoppers is seeking assistance regarding a retail theft CHAMPAIGN, Ill (WICS) - On April 19, 2026, at approximately 6: 00 p. m. , two females entered Old Navy located at 2000 North Neil Street in Champaign. The females grabbed a mesh bag, selected numerous items,…...
Mommy Matters: Health benefits of school recess
15+ hour, 9+ min ago (49+ words) News Channel20 Springfield police arrest man found hiding in attic of burglarized home Springfield police arrest man for violating stalking order Driver booked on aggravated DUI charge following fatal Lincoln traffic crash Petersburg man arrested on multiple charges after standoff with…...
Champaign Police investigating a non-fatal shooting
2+ day, 2+ hour ago (219+ words) CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WICS) - Champaign Police were dispatched to the 1200 block of W. Bradley Avenue at 8: 49 p. m. on May 23 following a report of a shooting with injuries. On-scene, officers learned that a 30-year-old male victim had been struck by gunfire, leading to a non-life-threatening…...
Champaign man arrested in early morning shooting with injuries investigation
2+ day, 3+ hour ago (704+ words) News Channel20 Champaign man arrested in early morning shooting with injuries investigation CHAMPAIGN, Ill (WICS) - A Champaign man is in custody for his alleged role in an early afternoon shooting that injured one. Champaign Police were dispatched to the 1200 block of…...
Petersburg man arrested on multiple charges after standoff with law enforcement
2+ day, 3+ hour ago (207+ words) PETERSBURG, Ill. (WICS) - On May 23 at approximately 12: 25pm, a Menard County Sheriff's Deputy and a Petersburg Police Officer attempted to serve an arrest warrant at a residence located in the 20000 block of Gudgel Bridge Avenue. An arrest warrant was issued on May…...
Judge cites intimidation concerns in denying release for Springfield man accused of sexual assault
3+ day, 20+ hour ago (289+ words) SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WICS/WRSP) - A Springfield man accused of attacking a woman for hours will remain behind bars after efforts to have him released from jail failed. Orlando Brown appeared in court in person while in the custody of the Sangamon…...
DECATUR CUTS PROGRAM. mp4 | | newschannel20. com
3+ day, 22+ hour ago (44+ words) DECATUR CUTS PROGRAM. mp4 News Channel20 Springfield police arrest man for violating stalking order Springfield police arrest man found hiding in attic of burglarized home 3 year old Decatur girl recovering from dog attack Woman killed after deer crashes through SUV windshield on…...