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The man who stabbed three first responders in September 2025 has been sentenced to 25 years in prison after accepting a plea agreement.

Champaign man sentenced to 25 years in prison for stabbing three first responders CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WICS/WRSP)—The man who stabbed three first responders in September 2025 has been sentenced to 25 years in prison after accepting a plea agreement.

A fundraiser supporting the Tuskegee Airmen mural project will bring the film “Red Tails” to the big screen during a two-night outdoor movie event in Fisher.

“Red Tails” movie nights in Fisher to support Tuskegee Airmen mural project FISHER, Ill. (WICS/WRSP)— A fundraiser supporting the Tuskegee Airmen mural project will bring the film “Red Tails” to the big screen during a two-night outdoor movie event later this month

Illinois State Police arrested a Tennessee man on a reckless homicide charge following a fatal construction zone crash on Interstate 74 in Champaign County.

Tennessee man charged with reckless homicide after fatal I-74 construction zone crash CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WICS/WRSP)— Illinois State Police arrested a Tennessee man on a reckless homicide charge following a fatal construction zone crash on Interstate 74 in Champaign County.

A Rantoul man employed as a school bus driver was arrested Thursday on allegations of predatory criminal sexual assault, according to the Rantoul Police Department.

Rantoul school bus driver arrested on charges of predatory criminal sexual assault RANTOUL, Ill. (WICS/WRSP)— A Rantoul man employed as a school bus driver was arrested Thursday on allegations of predatory criminal sexual assault, according to the Rantoul Police Department.

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The Illinois State Fair Box Office will officially open Monday, June 1, giving fairgoers their first chance to purchase 2026 Illinois State Fair concert, Arena and Grandstand event tickets in person or over the phone.

Illinois State Fair box office opens June 1 SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WICS/WRSP)— The Illinois State Fair Box Office will officially open Monday, June 1, giving fairgoers their first chance to purchase 2026 Illinois State Fair concert, Arena and Grandstand

A local organization focused on mentorship and community healing is inviting the community out for a day centered around brotherhood, mental health and connection this weekend in Urbana.

“Roots of Brotherhood” Retreat Coming to Urbana This Weekend URBANA, Ill. (WICS/WRSP) — A local organization focused on mentorship and community healing is inviting the community out for a day centered around brotherhood, mental health and connection this weekend

A multivehicle crash, including at least one semi-truck, shut down I-55 southbound yesterday evening.

ISP responds to multi-vehicle crash near Stevenson Drive SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WICS/WRSP)— A multivehicle crash, including at least one semi-truck, shut down I-55 southbound yesterday evening.

Students across central Illinois have dealt with a lot this year, from car crashes to bomb threats.

As summer begins, experts urge parents to check in on grieving children SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WICS/WRSP) - Students across central Illinois have dealt with a lot this year, from car crashes to bomb threats.

This Saturday in Jacksonville, officials will be hosting a pride celebration at Twisted Tree Music Hall.

Central Illinois community celebrates identity this weekend SPRINGFIELD, Ill (WICS) — We've made it to the weekend and central Illinois is well into its busiest season.