WICS-TV (Springfield, IL)

WICS and WICD are television stations located in Illinois, affiliated with ABC and NBC, and are owned by Sinclair Broadcast Group. Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. is among the largest and most varied television broadcasting companies in the United States. Currently, Sinclair manages, programs, or offers sales services for 163 television stations across 77 different markets, pending any transactions. The Sinclair television network reaches about 38.7% of households with televisions in the U.S. and includes affiliates for networks such as FOX, ABC, MyTV, CW, CBS, NBC, Univision, and Azteca.

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Avelo Airlines kicks off deportation flights for ICE from Arizona

1 day ago | newschannel20.com | Alexx Altman-Devilbiss

Passengers walk in front of Mesa Gateway Airport, where Avelo Airlines started making deportation flights on behalf of the federal government on Monday, May 12, 2025, in Mesa, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
UIC nursing graduates dive into tradition with pool plunge

1 week ago | newschannel20.com | Collin Cramer

Wed, May 7th 2025 at 9:03 AMUpdated Wed, May 7th 2025 at 11:56 AMUIC nursing graduates dive into tradition with pool plungeGraduation ceremonies often carry a reputation for being somewhat dry, but the University of Illinois Chicago's College of Nursing has found a way to make the occasion memorable. This year, bachelor's degree students continued a unique tradition by celebrating their graduation with a splashâ€”literally.
Springfield Capitols ESports program competed at State Finals in Chicago

1 week ago | newschannel20.com | Carson Gourdie

Over the weekend, a couple Central Illinois ESports programs left the area for Chicago. The Springfield Capitols of District 186 and Charleston High School competed in the IHSA state finals for competitive video gaming. Students face off against over a dozen schools in games like Mario Kart, Super Smash Bros and Rocket League. ESports has seen a surge in recent years. And you can even earn scholarships for playing video games.
Chatham community unites in grief after tragic crash

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.
Urbana dog crashes race and runs three miles; earns a medal at Illinois Marathon

2 weeks ago | newschannel20.com | Carson Gourdie

The annual Illinois Marathon in Champaign saw a 10-year-old dog crash the race. Chex snuck away from his Urbana home and ran three miles, and crossing the finish line at Memorial Stadium. The Illinois Marathon has a no animal policy at races, but Chex stole the show on Saturday, and made everyone smile. "We’re going to find his owner," said an organizer after a crew found Chex's collar. "Yeah, we expected a phone call, " said Ed Weiskamp, Chex's owner. The 10 year old dog likes his Urbana home.
Driver identified in Chatham crash that killed four students, investigation ongoing

2 weeks ago | newschannel20.com | Collin Cramer

Tue, April 29th 2025 at 8:52 AMUpdated Tue, April 29th 2025 at 9:01 AMVehicle drives through after school program building in Chatham (WICS/Dave Warren) Authorities have identified the driver involved in the incident as 44-year-old Marianne Akers, a resident of Chatham. Akers is not currently in custody, as the cause of the crash is still under investigation, officials said.
Illinois lands top transfer Andrej Stojakovic, boosting basketball lineup for 2025

2 weeks ago | newschannel20.com | Carson Gourdie

Illinois head coach Brad Underwood has finally landed his big fish from the 2025 transfer portal. On Tuesday, Illinois announced Andrej Stovakoich has signed with the team. The 6-foot-7-inch wing played at Cal last season and scored 18 points per game. A majority of his shots came inside the arc, and but did shoot above 30% from three. The junior has two years of college eligibility, and picked Illinois over Stanford and North Carolina.
Workers’ Memorial Day: Honoring those who went to work and never made it home

2 weeks ago | newschannel20.com | Eliza Petry

Every year on April 28th, people around the world pause to remember workers who have been killed, injured, or made ill by their jobs. Workers' Memorial Day is a solemn reminder of the ongoing struggle for safer workplaces — and a call to action to protect the living. The roots of Workers’ Memorial Day date back to the late 20th century. In 1970, the United States Congress passed the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA Act), a groundbreaking law aimed at improving workplace safety.
Some Potent Storms are Possible

2 weeks ago | newschannel20.com | Cheryl Lemke

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WICS) — After a quiet weekend, the weather is going to be turning quite active with showers and storms making a comeback. A vigorous low-pressure system is spinning across the Upper Midwest dragging a cold front towards central Illinois. In advance of this weather maker, expect very gusty southerly winds with winds approaching 40 MPH, causing a concern for blowing dust and poor visibility at times on local interstates during the day on Monday.
Illinois poised for NFL draft surge in 2026 as top prospects return for another season

2 weeks ago | newschannel20.com | Carson Gourdie

This season, wide receiver Pat Bryant was the only NFL player selected in the NFL Draft. But in 2026, Illinois could hear many more Illini names called, as potential draft prospects opted to return for one more season in Champaign. That’ll surely help Illinois build off a 10-win campaign. And it’ll help them achieve their NFL Dreams.