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Springfield police set to use new AI equipment
1 day ago · SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS — The city of Springfield signed a contract that will now add artificial intelligence tools to the Springfield Police Department’s equipment. Over the course of a five-year contract, the city of Springfield will pay nearly $6 million to Axon Enterprises. The company develops technology and weapon products for military and law enforcement agencies.
Adam Street progresses with debris cleanup
1 day ago · Earlier today, a small crowd gathered around the site of a devastating fire on Adam's Street where crews have begun clearing debris from the destroyed buildings. Around noon on Monday, construction workers started clearing pounds of scattered debris that once housed the Cat's Pajamas Cat Café, Electric Quill Tattoo, and Elf Shelf Books.
US judge blocks Illinois' ban on semiautomatic weapons
4 days ago · SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — A federal judge on Friday overturned Illinois’ ban on semiautomatic weapons, leaning on recent U.S. Supreme Court rulings that strictly interpret the Second Amendment right to keep and bear firearms. U.S. District Judge Stephen P. McGlynn issued the lengthy finding in a decree that he said applied universally, not just to the plaintiffs …
One dead, another injured following early morning home invasion …
1 day ago · CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WICS) — One man is dead and a man is injured after a home invasion in Champaign on Sunday. Champaign Police say at 4:09 a.m. they responded to the 1200 block of Harrington Drive for the report of a home invasion with gunfire.. On-scene, officers located two injured men and immediately began to administer emergency aid with assistance …
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WICS Newschannel 20 provides local news, weather forecasts, traffic updates, notices of events and items of interest in the community, sports and entertainment programming for Springfield and nearby towns and communities in the Decatur, and Champaign area, including Jacksonville, Taylorville, Lincoln, Petersburg, Pana, Effingham, Shelbyville, Beardstown, Carlinville, …
AG Raoul announces $11.25 mil settlement agreement with …
1 day ago · CHICAGO (WICS) — Attorney General Kwame Raoul announced a $11.25 million settlement agreement with DoorDash. If approved by a judge, the settlement will resolve allegations that the company violated the Illinois Consumer Fraud and Deceptive Business Practices Act by misrepresenting to customers that tipping would increase drivers’ pay.
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WICS Newschannel 20 provides local news, weather forecasts, traffic updates, notices of events and items of interest in the community, sports and entertainment programming for Springfield and nearby towns and communities in the Decatur, and Champaign area, including Jacksonville, Taylorville, Lincoln, Petersburg, Pana, Effingham, Shelbyville, Beardstown, Carlinville, …
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WICS Newschannel 20 provides local news, weather forecasts, traffic updates, notices of events and items of interest in the community, sports and entertainment programming for Springfield and nearby towns and communities in the Decatur, and Champaign area, including Jacksonville, Taylorville, Lincoln, Petersburg, Pana, Effingham, Shelbyville, Beardstown, Carlinville, …
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WICS Newschannel 20 provides local news, weather forecasts, traffic updates, notices of events and items of interest in the community, sports and entertainment programming for Springfield and nearby towns and communities in the Decatur, and Champaign area, including Jacksonville, Taylorville, Lincoln, Petersburg, Pana, Effingham, Shelbyville, Beardstown, Carlinville, …