WICS-TV (Springfield, IL)

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.

Local
English
Television

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Domain Authority
60
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Global

#197426

United States

#40020

News and Media

#1788

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  • 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)

  • 3 days ago | newschannel20.com | Matt Galka

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  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.