Jennifer Roscoe

CHATHAM, Ill. (WCIA) — The Sangamon County State’s Attorney announced Thursday he will not charge the driver of the Jeep that crashed into the YNOT Afterschool Camp in Chatham. The Jeep hit 10 people, and the crash killed four children and one teenager in late April. A monthslong investigation concluded Marianne Akers, the driver, had a medical episode that was most likely a seizure. Her toxicology report came back negative for any drugs or alcohol. Her lawyer, W.

URBANA, Ill. (WCIA) — University of Illinois coaches are well-known from the field to the court — but you may not know their wives. Monday morning was the Illini Rebounders’ Annual Ladies Luncheon, which came with a twist this year. WCIA’s own Jennifer Roscoe got to announce the first winner of the “Spirit of the Illini” award. The award honors someone who has contributed to the Illini family and helps unify the community. The winner was Mary Henson.