Stacey Skrysak

2 weeks ago | newschannel20.com | Stacey Skrysak

CHATHAM, Ill. (WICS) — A steady stream of visitors gathered at Scoop Du Jour in Chatham on Tuesday, as the community came together to mourn the loss of four victims from a tragic crash on Monday. Fran Abbott, expressed the collective heartbreak felt by many. "Yeah, we know all these kids, and their families, and their grandparents. It's just so heartbreaking for all of us, there's just nothing we can do. We feel really helpless and this is what we can do. That's all I have, space," said Abbott.

3 weeks ago | newschannel20.com | Stacey Skrysak

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — During National Infertility Awareness Week, Denise and Kevin Klemm are sharing their emotional journey to parenthood, offering hope to others facing similar challenges. The couple, now parents to two young children, endured years of fertility treatments before realizing their dream of becoming a family of four. "It's one of those clubs that nobody wants to be a part of, but also one that nobody understands unless you've been through it, especially as the woman," Denise said.

1 month ago | newschannel20.com | Stacey Skrysak

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — Superintendent Jennifer Gill, a familiar face in District 186, is known for her leadership during times of controversy and issues within the schools. With nearly 13,000 students under her guidance, Gill acknowledges the challenges of her role. "We have to deal with the good and the bad. We have to deal with those who are upset or need some support. And that's my job and I really feel good about it," she said.

2 months ago | newschannel20.com | Stacey Skrysak

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — Becca Kinzer, a dedicated nurse at Memorial Hospital for 20 years, is not only a critical care expert but also an author. By day, she dons scrubs, having worked in the burn unit, trauma, surgical, and neuro departments. By night, she transforms into a writer, preparing to publish her third novel, "First Love, Second Draft.""This one is all about second chances. It has a baseball pitcher hero and a romcom writer for the heroine," Kinzer said.

2 months ago | newschannel20.com | Stacey Skrysak

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — Beth Rees, affectionately known as the "Lasagna Lady," has been on a mission to combat food insecurity in her community since the pandemic began. Her journey started in 2020 when she provided free meals during Thanksgiving to those struggling due to job losses and delays in public assistance. "The first Thanksgiving. In 2020. People were losing their jobs and it was taking a while to try and figure out public assistance and where people were going to get food," Rees said.