JACKSONVILLE, Ill. (WICS) — One of the world’s tallest Advent calendars is set to return to downtown Jacksonville for the 2025 holiday season.

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WICS/WRSP) — The holiday season can evoke a range of emotions, and while it offers a reprieve for some, it can be particularly challenging for others. Experts emphasize the importance of mental health support during this time. Dr. Kari Wolfe, chair of psychiatry at the SIU School of Medicine, says there is a myth of increased suicide risk during the holidays. “There’s actually a myth that during the holidays, there’s an increased risk of suicide,” she said. Wolfe suggests that the sense of community and family connection during the holidays may contribute to a decrease in suicide risk.

DECATUR, Ill. (WICS) — The Decatur Baseball Club invites fans across Central Illinois to help shape the identity of the community’s newest sports franchise.

The City Council has approved the transfer of ownership of the historic Robin Roberts Stadium to the nonprofit organization Friends of Robin Roberts Stadium (FR

Rochester school district has expressed concern over a viral TikTok post that included the contact information of the district's special education director.The

Rochester school district has expressed concern over a viral TikTok post that included the contact information of the district's special education director.The

ARTHUR, Ill. (WICS) — Lester Raymind, the man who battered and attempted to kidnap a minor on February 17, has been sentenced to just under 13 years in a secure mental health facility. In court, Raymind was found not guilty by reason of insanity for the charge of attempted aggravated kidnapping and aggravated battery. The court determined that Raymind requires inpatient mental health services and remanded him to the custody of the Illinois Department of Human Services for evaluation. His sentence will be served at 85%, potentially allowing for his release in just under 13 years. He remains in Douglass

The DeWitt County Coroner, Randy J. Rice, and the DeWitt County Sheriff's Office are investigating the death of a man who was electrocuted at the Constellation

A simulated example illustrates the potential effect of a single outlier on mediation analysis. The left column shows data generated under the mediation model, while the right column further includes...

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WICS) — The Sangamon County Mental Health Commission (SCMHC) has approved a report recommending the creation of a Sangamon County 708 Mental Health Board to enhance mental-health and substance-use services. The proposal, presented at a county board meeting on Nov. 10, suggests placing a referendum on the March 17, 2026 ballot to establish and fund the board through a 0.50% countywide sales-tax increase. This measure could generate approximately $14.7 million annually for local mental health services. The commission’s findings reveal significant community support for increased mental health funding, with 89% of residents surveyed in favor. Additionally, 83% support

President Trump joined CBS’s 60 Minutes on Sunday, marking his first appearance on the program in five years. Trump discussed topics including U.S.-China relations, Venezuela, Israel, the government shutdown, immigration and the National Guard. Trump spoke and criticized the Democrats’...

State Sen. Jil Tracy said, in part, "Just when we thought things couldn’t get more chaotic after the Climate and Equitable Jobs Act (CEJA), this proposal removes crucial protections, hands unelected...

State Sen. Jil Tracy said, in part, "Just when we thought things couldn’t get more chaotic after the Climate and Equitable Jobs Act (CEJA), this proposal removes crucial protections, hands unelected...

State Sen. Jil Tracy said, in part, "Just when we thought things couldn’t get more chaotic after the Climate and Equitable Jobs Act (CEJA), this proposal removes crucial protections, hands unelected...

State Sen. Jil Tracy said, in part, "Just when we thought things couldn’t get more chaotic after the Climate and Equitable Jobs Act (CEJA), this proposal removes crucial protections, hands unelected...

The Illinois Senate passed the Clean and Reliable Grid Affordability (CRGA) Act, also known as SB25, on Thursday. The bill passed the House on Wednesday, so it'

The latest in a sustained Russian campaign of massive drone and missile attacks on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure brought power outages and restrictions.

Hundreds of Illinois educators and state workers gathered outside the statehouse in Springfield, advocating for increased education funding.The Illinois Federa

Hundreds of Illinois educators and state workers gathered outside the statehouse in Springfield, advocating for increased education funding.The Illinois Federa

Hundreds of Illinois educators and state workers gathered outside the statehouse in Springfield, advocating for increased education funding.The Illinois Federa

Hundreds of Illinois educators and state workers gathered outside the statehouse in Springfield, advocating for increased education funding.The Illinois Federa