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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Teen injured after stabbing at West Potomac High School, suspect in custody

1 day ago | newschannel20.com | Ida Domingo

A teenager was stabbed Wednesday morning, April 23, 2025, at West Potomac High School in Fairfax County, Va. (7News)
Teen injured after stabbing at West Potomac High School, suspect in custody

1 day ago | newschannel20.com | Ida Domingo

FAIRFAX COUNTY, Va. (7News) — A 16-year-old boy is in the hospital after a stabbing at West Potomac High School in Fairfax County on Wednesday, authorities said. Officers with the Fairfax County Police Department (FCPD) responded to the school and discovered that a teenager had been stabbed. The 16-year-old was initially rushed to the hospital with life-threatening injuries. Now, the teen's injuries have been downgraded to stable, FCPD said in a Noon update.
Local couple shares infertility journey, offers hope to others

1 day 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.
Meloni suggests Trump come to Italy for EU trade talks and 'find ourselves in the middle'

6 days ago | newschannel20.com | Ahtra Elnashar

President Donald Trump, center, greets Italy's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, right, upon her arrival at the White House, Thursday, April 17, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Tom Brenner)
What are unconventional personal loans?

1 week ago | newschannel20.com | Allison Martin

Key takeawaysUnconventional personal loans are offered by non-traditional lenders, such as online lenders and lending marketplaces. For borrowers with low or no credit, getting an unconventional loan can be easier than getting a traditional loan. Lenders for unconventional personal loans typically operate exclusively online.
Illini freshmen Jakucionis and Riley declare for NBA draft, leaving big shoes to fill

1 week ago | newschannel20.com | Carson Gourdie

Illinois freshman stars Kasparas Jakucionis and Will Riley both declared for the NBA draft on Monday afternoon. The duo combined for nearly 30 points per game and will leave a massive hole for Brad Underwood to replace for next season. Jakucionis is a projected top 10 pick. Riley is a projected mid-20’s pick. If the projections hold, they’re set to make several million dollars next year.
Ag In an Instant: Easter meal prices soar and Hundreds of FFA Members visit State Capitol

1 week ago | newschannel20.com | Eliza Petry

TOPICS:EasterMeal pricesHamLambFFA MembersState CapitolAgriculture educationDemandAs Easter approaches, consumers can expect to pay more for traditional holiday meats like ham and lamb. Recent data indicates that retail prices for boneless hams in March have reached $4.31 per pound, marking the highest prices since March 2015. This increase is attributed to heightened demand from export markets, particularly China, and seasonal demand leading up to Easter.
4-star QB Trae Taylor discusses recruitment with WICS/WRSP; Illini make final cut

1 week ago | newschannel20.com | Carson Gourdie

4-star QB recruit from Illinois Trae Taylor told me he's down to four schools: LSU, Nebraska Texas A&M and Illinois. On Illinois: "A hometown school, they were involved very early with me. They really never stopped showing me love and seeing they grew as a team and a university, changed the football program around around this past year. It was really impressive to me, and really said a lot to what Coach Bret Bielema and offensive coordinator Barry Lunney are doing.
Illini host Central Illinois football stars Mack Sutter and JC Anderson on official visits

1 week ago | newschannel20.com | Carson Gourdie

On Friday, Illinois head football coach Bret Bielema hosted several high school recruits for their official visits. This included two highly touted Central Illinois tight ends: Mount Zion’s JC Anderson and Dunlap’s Mack Sutter. Both are four-star recruits and they were took photos together on Friday, wearing Illini uniforms. According to 247 Sports, Sutter is the 80th best player in the 2026 class while Anderson is 154th.
Former Illini golfers Brian Campbell and Thomas Detry debut at the Masters after PGA wins

2 weeks ago | newschannel20.com | Carson Gourdie

And a pair of former Illini golfers will be making their Masters debut. 32-year-olds Brian Campbell and Thomas Detry punched their tickets after winning other PGA Tournaments this past season. Last season, Campbell played on the Korn Ferry Tour, a de facto minor league to the PGA. If you finish in the top 30, you get invited to join the PGA tour. Campbell played well enough and earned that spot. I met Campbell last year at a Korn Ferry Tournament in Springfield.