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The Sangamon County Coroner has identified the 69-year-old woman who died in a two-vehicle crash near the intersection of S 7th St and East Laurel yesterday.

UPDATE: Coroner identifies 69-year-old woman who died after two-vehicle crash in Springfield UPDATE:

A third suspect has been arrested in the deadly shooting of Deamontae L. Weaver.

Decatur Police arrest third suspect for the shooting death of Deamontae Weaver DECATUR, Ill. (WICS/WRSP)— A third suspect has been arrested in the deadly shooting of Deamontae L. Weaver.

The Macon County Coroner has identified the person who died in a house fire on the morning of May 30.

UPDATE: Coroner identifies woman who died in early morning house fire in Decatur UPDATE (6/5/2026):

The Illinois Manufacturers’ Association (IMA) today released the following statement after Gov. JB Pritzker announced he was pausing data center tax incentives beginning July 1.

Manufacturers oppose pause in Data Center Tax Incentives SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WICS) - The Illinois Manufacturers’ Association (IMA) today released the following statement after Gov. JB Pritzker announced he was pausing data center tax incentives beginning July 1.

‘Hardy's Race for the Lake’ in Decatur is back this weekend. With over sixty boats competing in races through Saturday and Sunday, things will be busy at Lake Decatur.

‘Hardy’s Race for the Lake’ returns to Decatur this weekend DECATUR, Ill (WICS) — ‘Hardy's Race for the Lake’ in Decatur is back this weekend.

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Gov. JB Pritzker is directing the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity to pause processing new agreements under the state's Data Center Investment Program beginning July 1 as lawmakers continue debating how to regulate the rapidly growing industry.

Gov. Pritzker orders pause on new data center deals SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WICS/WRSP)— Gov. JB Pritzker is directing the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity to pause processing new agreements under the state's Data Center Investment Program beginning July

A Springfield native who once performed on local stages is now entertaining audiences around the world.

Springfield Native Stella Cole Returns back to Hoogland Center SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WICS) - Springfield native who once performed on local stages is now entertaining audiences around the world.

Statement from Chairman George H. McCaskey and President & CEO Kevin Warren: