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JUST IN: Officials confirmed the FBI opened up a criminal investigation into Hunter Biden and his associates back in 2019 and that the probe remains active.
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WATCH: Things got contentious during a Q & A with Gov. Pritzker today when his press secretary shut down a question about possible school closures.
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On a day where most people are celebrating the country's Independence, many immigrants here in Springfield are simply asking for citizenship.
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NEW TODAY: The state's motion also seeks to show Rittenhouse was associated with the Proud Boys, a violent white power extremist group.
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The clinic hopes Fluffy's story can help other pet owners be aware of ways to help their indoor and outdoor pets stay safe.
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BREAKING: AP calls Illinois governor's race for Governor JB Pritzker.
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HOMETOWN CONCERT: A woman from Normal, Illinois has made it to the top 3 on
@AmericanIdol
! She's coming home for a special performance tomorrow.
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Morning
@DevinHayes_
fans! Live performance in about 25 min on Fox Illinois ahead of the State Fair! Stream here:
http://t.co/t00MVtB17G
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Trump tweeted that "Biden won," something he had not said before publicly, though he said the Democrat's victory was only "in the eyes" of the media.
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Republican Mary Miller wins reelection to Illinois'15th Congressional District.
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BREAKING: Mayor Langfelder said no new restrictions will go into place on Sunday, Nov. 1, in Springfield.
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WEIGH IN: Do you think there should be recurring stimulus checks?
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"I will be voting for Gary Johnson after last night, and I don't feel like I'm throwing my vote away." said a Pennsylvania voter.
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HEROIC SAVE: A hero stepped up and dove over the guardrail and into the bay and rescued the infant who had landed in the water below.
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Josh Cable is ready to run after escaping a house fire in early May that left him with third-degree burns.
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STACEY'S BIG NEWS: We're going to have a new addition to our news family! Congratulations to our very own
@StaceySkrysak
!
STORY:
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WICKED! Check out this time-lapse video of a shelf cloud hitting Chatham, Ill. this afternoon. (Credit: Ryan Rigg)
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WATCH: Bodycam footage shows Springfield Police officers pulling an 83-year-old man out of his burning house.
(Courtesy: Springfield Police Department)
STORY:
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A look at the devastation left behind from last night's tornado from Taylorville. We're keeping the city and its residents in our thoughts.
#TaylorvilleStrong
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Developer Ashley Sansalone tells us, "We just put a goat on a rocket with him on it because I think that he's, he's the goat in his industry."
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@lollapalooza
is back! The festival lineup is being released tomorrow morning. 🎶🎤 Do you plan on going?
#lollapalooza
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Congratulations to the Glenwood Titans girl's soccer team on winning the State Championship on Saturday!
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WORLD KINDNESS DAY! Many people are dressed in cardigans today in honor of Mr. Rogers and
#WorldKindnessDay
.
#CardiganDay
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WATCH: The Illinois State Police has released body camera footage of the officer-involved shooting on Oct. 24.
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Former teacher Sue Fustin is speaking out after she said she was fired on March 22 from Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School because she is married to a woman.
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WOW: The Central Illinois Foodbank received half a million dollars to help feed people in need, all from an anonymous donor.
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DEVELOPING:
#Illinois
lawmakers have proposed a resolution to strip Rep. Michael Madigan of his role as House Speaker.
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JUST IN: US Senator Tammy Duckworth defeats Chicago-area lawyer and wins 2nd term, per Associated Press.
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SOUND OFF: Are you in support of putting a cap on Illinois insulin prices?
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BREAKING UPDATE: In-person learning has been paused and remote learning begins tomorrow at North Mac High. All extracurricular activities have been canceled. The changes come the same day dozens of students walked out in protest.
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TASTE TEST: If you're a Sour Patch Kids fan, you may want to try this!
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AMAZING 🦅 This photo was taken yesterday in Hamilton, Illinois. 📸 Thank you, Teresa Ferguson!
Show off your amazing pics at
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Luckily for this baby girl and her family, a Decatur officer happened to be in the right place at the right time.
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WOW! The middle cross was left standing after a tornado blew past Lawler Baptist Church in Alabama on Easter Sunday.
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Just a few weeks ago, former University of Springfield Illinois head baseball coach Ryan Copeland accepted a head coaching position with Northern Illinois University. This hire makes him one of the youngest Division I baseball coaches in the country.
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"Stranger Things" actor David Harbour officiated the wedding ceremony for Erika and D.J Rockwood.
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FAREWELL! After 3 years with NewsChannel 20,
@JustinCarterTV
has decided to spread his wings.
Today is his last day on-air with us and to say he will be missed is an understatement! 😢
We wish you the best of luck! ❤
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BREAKING: A patient admitted to Memorial Medical Center in Springfield, IL has tested positive for
#COVID
ー19 coronavirus.
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Elise says the group of girls who helped get her through such a difficult time were those she played volleyball with. The seniors on the team are the same girls she has been playing with, since intermediate school
@BrielleBerrytv
with the story
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Thank you to all the truck drivers working hard to keep the stores stocked during the
#CoronavirusPandemic
!
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RIP: "Cinda and Frank Edwards were devoted public servants to the communities of Springfield and Sangamon County. I ask everyone to join me in sending heartfelt condolences to the Edwards family," Sen. Manar writes.
STORY:
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Pritzker said projected President-Elect Joe Biden would be "replacing the worst president our country has ever seen."
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BREATHTAKING! What a gorgeous sunset tonight on Lake Springfield! (📸: Jason Holden)
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The statewide launch of Illinois’ partnership with The Dollywood Foundation to provide Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library took place on Tuesday.
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The healthcare workers in our community are truly spectacular! THANK YOU for all that you do!
Send pics to and you could see them on the news!
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CONGRATS to
@Brittanyhtv
on OFFICIALLY becoming our newest NewsChannel 20 Sunrise anchor! We're so happy to have you on the team! 🥳🎉
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CAUGHT ON CAMERA: We have a sinking feeling this driver did not have a good day...
STORY:
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JUST IN: Portillo's in Springfield was originally set to open in the second half of 2021, but it is now expected to open by the end of 2020!
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AMAZING NEWS!👏👏👏 A 10-year-old girl got an early birthday present: receiving the news she is cancer-free. ❤️
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WOW! The U of I system is making hundreds of gallons of hand sanitizer a day, which then go to Illinois hospitals.
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Kloe Froebe of Lincoln Community High School is the 2023-24 Gatorade Illinois Girls Basketball Player of the Year.
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#BREAKING
: People are protesting the school mask mandate out front of an ISBE meeting in Springfield this morning.
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Wishing Springfield firefighter Jared Washko and his son Ty a speedy recovery! 🙏
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Illinois will become the first state in the nation to prohibit the banning of books in libraries, thanks to a new law that takes effect on January 1st
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#BREAKING
| We have a new president. Congratulations to the 45th President of the United States of America, Donald Trump!
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#BREAKING
: Jason Van Dyke found GUILTY in murder of black Chicago teenager Laquan McDonald.
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HEADS UP here is the growing list of major retailers closing for Thanksgiving to allow employees to be with their families.🦃
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Auburn High School getting creative with its social distancing reminder! 👏😂
(📸: Sandy Jones)
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"I've requested, and now I'm demanding, that the
@WhiteHouse
, the FDA, and the CDC produce a rapid increase in test deployment nationwide or GET OUT OF THE WAY and allow us to obtain them elsewhere ourselves." -
@GovPritzker
#twill
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Family members confirm that Jerry Van Dyke has passed away at age 86.
Jerry is a Danville native and famed younger brother of Dick Van Dyke.
Our condolences are with his loved ones.
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BREAKING | Donald Trump wins the 2016 Presidential election.
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Someone is leaving scarves and coats for the needy along the fence of the Old State Capitol... 👏
Photo courtesy: Brian Bowles
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"You wasted precious months when you could've taken action to protect Americans & Illinoisans....Get off Twitter & do your job," Pritzker tweeted to Trump.
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These girl scouts found a unique spot to sell cookies in downtown Springfield over the weekend. 😂
📸: Michelle Shelley McLaughlin Baker
See something of interest around town? Send in pics at
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CONFIRMED: Former President Donald Trump will be coming to Illinois for a political rally on Saturday, June 25.
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While some may think it's intimidating to be the only girl on a team filled with guys, that is not the case for Gerger. The junior says the Titans welcomed her with open arms.
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#BREAKING
: Police are responding to a shooting incident at a 4th of July parade in Highland Park, Illinois.
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Beautiful work by Springfield High School junior Grace Batterman! Show us something good at ! (📸: Dr. Tanya DeSanto)
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JUST IN: Illinois is urging colleges to require COVID-19 vaccinations before returning to campus this fall.
#twill
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Pretty sure there are some people who need to see this today... ❤️
"Everything Will Be OK"
(📸: Battery Specialists)
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Two local athletes took home the gold medal in the Special Olympics this year.
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The family of Mary Lou Retton has raised $400,000 to pay her medical bills, and there could be a lot more on the way.
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#BREAKING
: Following a security breach and violence at the U.S. Capitol, Gov. Pritzker is calling for President Trump to be removed from office.
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SOUND OFF: Do you think cursive writing should be required teaching?
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You know it's been a long week when even the toys are restless!
(📸: Billy Russell)
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Williamsville Superintendent David Root Passes Away, Community Mourns >
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HAPPENING NOW: Springfield White Oaks Mall barricaded by police.
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SHE'S HERE! A huge congratulations to our very own
@StaceySkrysak
and her family on their new arrival!
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#BREAKING
: Derek Chauvin found guilty on Count 1 - Second degree murder in the death of
#GeorgeFloyd
#ChauvinTrial
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She is not only accomplishing her goal but she is making history as the first black woman firefighter in Springfield, something she is proud of.
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Funnel cloud just northeast of Pisgah in Morgan County, Illinois around 2:17 p.m.
(📸: Callie Hughes)
Put photos in the comments or send them to
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After 58 days in a Virginia hospital, Lloyd Falk, a 100-year-old World War II veteran, has beaten the coronavirus.
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Thank you to all those working outside today in the life-threatening cold. From the postal workers to the police, we appreciate all that you do for the community!
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#FollowFriday
| Meet the newest member of our morning team, Justin Carter! Give him a big central Illinois welcome with a follow at
@JustinCarterTV
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Former Lanphier High School student Christina Huffman performed today in the
#Inauguration
orchestra. She’s a current student at Howard University, Kamala Harris’ alma mater.
Watch NewsChannel 20 at 10 tonight for more on her story!
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