Illinois State Police report results of DUI-focused patrols in two …
WEBSep 23, 2024 · PESOTUM, Ill. (WICS) — Illinois State Police (ISP) Troop 7 Commander, Captain Brian Dickmann, announces the results of Alcohol Countermeasure Enforcement (ACE) patrols in Macon and Vermillion Counties on September 20. These ACE patrols allowed the ISP to focus on preventing, detecting, and taking enforcement action in response to violations associated with impaired driving and illegal ...
Beni Harmony - newschannel20.com
WEB6 days ago · Beni Harmony is a Lifestyle Anchor for Newschannel 20. She was born and raised in Pleasant Plains, Illinois. She attended Arizona State University and University of Illinois - Springfield studying Political Science and Communications. Prior to joining NewsChannel 20, Beni was a radio broadcaster for 99.7 The Mix in Springfield, as well as ...
Springfield officials reflect on 1-year anniversary of derecho - WICS
WEBJun 29, 2024 · SPRINGFIELD, ILL (WICS/WRSP) — Today marks one year since a devastating derecho storm swept through Southern Illinois leaving thousands without power across the City of Springfield. Downed trees and powerlines caused the crews to work around the clock to clean up and restore power since …
Health experts blame rapid expansion for vaccine shortages
WEBJan 21, 2021 · Public health experts Thursday blamed vaccine shortages around the U. S. in part on the Trump administration’s push to get states to vastly expand their vaccination drives to reach the nation’s estimated 54 million people age 65 and over. The push that began over a week agohas not been accompanied by enough doses to meet demand, according to state and local officials, leading to ...
New Planned Parenthood clinic doesn't open without controversy
WEBOct 21, 2019 · One of the most controversial ribbon cuttings Illinois has ever seen happened Monday evening. Now, the 18,000-square-foot Planned Parenthood center is officially open and will be accepting patients on Wednesday. The building has been surrounded in controversy ever since people found out about it and some even question why it was built in secret. There is a lot of emotions on both sides with ...
Shifting terrains: Oregon and Washington join Big Ten as college ...
WEBAug 12, 2023 · Chicago, Ill (WICD/WICS) — The landscape of college football is continuing to change as teams from across football have begun to switch conferences and plan for the future. Last week, Oregon and Washington were invited to join the Big Ten. This follows the conference's decision a year ago to invite USC and UCLA to join in 2024.
Some hospitals in crisis as US nears high for COVID-19 cases
WEBOct 23, 2020 · BOISE, Idaho (AP) — The United States is approaching a record for the number of new daily coronavirus cases in the latest ominous sign about the disease's grip on the nation, as states from Connecticut to Idaho reel under the surge.. The impact is being felt in every section of the country — a lockdown starting Friday at the Ogala Sioux Tribe's reservation in South Dakota, a plea by a ...
Pittsfield Woman Sentenced to Prison on Drug Charges - WICS
WEBJul 9, 2024 · PITTSFIELD, Ill. (WICS) — A Pittsfield woman was sentenced to the Illinois Department of Corrections for drug charges, according to our media partners at WLDS. Tiffany L. Higgins, 35, was sentenced to two years in prison, ordered to pay an undisclosed county fine, and given credit for two days served in the Pike County Jail.. Higgins pleaded guilty to possession of a controlled substance ...
Lincoln advances to State Finals behind Kloe Froebe's 45 point …
WEB5 days ago · Lincoln would close it out and advance on to the state championship, after taking down Deerfield 76 to 56. Kloe Froebe would finish the game with 45 points, 15 rebounds, 4 assists, and 2 steals on the day. Her 45-point performance is an IHSA girl's all-class state final record. Lincoln will take on Nazareth Academy on Saturday at 5:30 pm.
What's next as Congress ramps up investigations of Jan. 6
WEBMore than three months after the Jan. 6 insurrection at the Capitol, Congress is still trying to figure out how to move forward and prevent future attacks. While the Senate has already heard testimony from law enforcement leaders who were responsible for failures during the riot, several more committees are examining possible changes to the Capitol Police and a restructuring of the Capitol ...