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State Treasurer returns $17.2 million in missing money in January
WEBFeb 13, 2024 — SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WICS) — The Illinois State Treasurer’s Office returned nearly $17.2 million in missing money during January, Illinois Treasurer Michael Frerichs announced on Tuesday. The total includes more than $15.7 million in cash and interest and more than $1.4 million in stock value. All told, 25,434 claims were paid.
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WATCH: Body camera footage of deputy-involved shooting of …
WEBJul 22, 2024 — The Sangamon County Sheriff's Office has released body camera footage of the deputy-involved shooting of Sonya Massey on July 6. On July 6, at 12:50 a.m. Sangamon County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a 911 call in the 2800 block of Hoover Avenue in Springfield.
New Illinois Law allows for Telehealth Physical Therapy - WICS
WEBAug 19, 2024 — Flannery pointed out that most instances of physical therapy are for 8-12 weeks, and this new law allows for a patient to change their mind if their comfort levels or circumstances change. The new law goes into effect January 1, 2025. Governor JB Pritzker signed a bill allowing for physical therapy to be conducted through telehealth.
Circle K rolling out new rewards program, discounted gas - WICS
WEBMar 6, 2024 — SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WICS) — On Thursday, March 7th, Circle K is rolling out Inner Circle, the brand’s first free membership program, across the Midwest, Great Lakes and American Heartland, including locations throughout Illinois, Missouri and Iowa. To celebrate, Circle K is taking 30 cents off per gallon of fuel from 3 to 6 p.m. local time.
Sangamon County forms Massey Commission in response to local …
WEBAug 16, 2024 — SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WICS) — Sangamon County Board Chairman Andy Van Meter and State Senator Doris Turner today announced the formation of the Massey Commission, a citizens' commission established in response to the tragic killing of Sonya Massey. This Commission is a direct response to many thoughtful comments from members of the community voiced during the recent county board meeting and ...
ISP trooper taken to hospital after Scott's Law crash - WICS
WEBFeb 27, 2024 — JOLIET, Ill. (WICS) — An Illinois State Police Trooper was taken to hospital after a Scott's Law crash on Interstate 80 in Will County on Feb. 23. At 11:15 p.m. on Feb. 23, an ISP trooper was handling a crash on Interstate 80 westbound, east of LaGrange Road in Will County. The trooper was inside the vehicle with a seatbelt on when it was ...
Illinois Secretary of State opens state flag redesign contest - WICS
WEBAug 28, 2024 — SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WICS) — Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias announced that the Illinois Flag Commission will begin accepting public submissions for a new state flag design beginning Tuesday, Sept. 3. The commission will accept design ideas for consideration from the public – online or via mail – until Oct. 18.
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