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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'One Big Beautiful Bill'

3 days ago | newschannel20.com | Cory Smith

FILE -Sen. Ron Johnson (R-WI) asks questions during a hearing March 14, 2025, in Washington, D.C. (Photo by Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images)
Ukraine, Russia no closer to peace following sneak drone strike

3 days ago | newschannel20.com | Matt Galka

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Boys' Track and Field Finals: Auburn relay team wins gold; Tuscola, Shelbyville shine

4 days ago | newschannel20.com | Carson Gourdie

On Saturday, several Central Illinois boys' track and field players and teams took home medals. In the 400-meter-relay, Auburn was trailing heading into the last lap. But the anchor, Jacob Barth, had a dominant finish. And the Trojan ran away with a decisive victory and took home gold. “I knew my teammates would give me a position to catch them, I just to relax and get them on that curve," said Barth. Teammate Carter Hunley added, "It's the beauty of a small town.
Several Central Illinois baseball teams advance to Sectional Finals for 1A, 2A

1 week ago | newschannel20.com | Carson Gourdie

The sectional finals for IHSA's 1A and 2A baseball playoffs is set. And we have several Central Illinois teams just four wins away from a state title. The Sectional Finals are played on Saturday. The Super Sectional is played on Monday. The State Semi-Final and Final is June 6th and June 7th. In Decatur's 2A Sectional, Monticello is playing Tolono Unity. In Pleasant Plains' 2A Sectional, Pleasant Plains is playing Sacred Heart-Griffin.
Pillars of sacrifice: Memorial Stadium's enduring tribute to WWI heroes, fallen soldiers

1 week ago | newschannel20.com | Carson Gourdie

On Memorial Day, we honor our soldiers who died in war. For over 100 years, Illinois football has paid tribute. Playing it’s football games at Memorial Stadium. After research and reading a University article about the structure’s meaning, here’s some of its history. Built up with pillars and bricks, Memorial Stadium opened in 1923, and is known as home to Illinois football. “To others, the stadium is a museum.
Butte Creek Fire

1 week ago | newschannel20.com | Bobby Corser
UI Board of Trustees approves new contracts for Illini Underwood and Bielema; new details

1 week ago | newschannel20.com | Carson Gourdie

At 3:30 PM, I dug into the University of Illinois System Board of Trustee's meeting on May 22nd, and found out they officially approved Illini head coaches Brad Underwood and Bret Bielema's new contracts. Here the new details coming to light. Bielema's six-year deal can become a 10-year deal if he win six-or-games four times. And the Iowa alum is prohibited from taking another Big Ten job. He can take a job with another conference, but there would be a big buyout.
Several 1A and 2A Central Illinois baseball teams win regionals, advance to sectionals

1 week ago | newschannel20.com | Carson Gourdie

On Saturday, several 1A and 2A Central Illinois baseball teams won its regional, and booked a spot in the sectionals. They're just three games away from playing in the State Finals, held in Champaign this June. Here's a list of Sectional Semi-Final games that'll be played on WednesdayDecatur Sectional at Millikin University.
Illinois man charged with murder after fatal shooting in park

1 week ago | newschannel20.com | Collin Cramer

The Illinois State Police Division of Criminal Major Crimes Unit Zone 6 has arrested Donovan Davis, a 27-year-old from St. Charles, Missouri, on charges of Unlawful Use of a Weapon and First-Degree Murder. The charges stem from a May 12, 2025, incident in the 2200 block of Kingshighway, where Davis allegedly shot and killed 26-year-old Mark Morris Jr. of St. Louis, Missouri.
Ameren Illinois customers face 50% electricity rate hike from June 1 due to new pricing

1 week ago | newschannel20.com |

Heads up, Ameren Illinois customers – your electricity bill is about to go up for the summer. The Citizens Utility Board says Ameren Illinois is set to raise its electricity rates by an estimated 50 percent starting June 1. The watchdog says the regional power grid operator’s new methodology for pricing “reserve power” raised consumer costs by a level that's unacceptable.