Crash That Killed Illinois State Trooper Leads To Ticket For Trucker

Trooper Corey Thompsen, 28, was struck by a truck in Champaign County. The driver has been cited for expired license and failure to yield.

Illinois State Trooper Killed In 2-Vehicle Crash Near Champaign

Trooper Corey S. Thompsen, 28, died Friday after a two-vehicle crash. The incident remains under investigation, according to state police.

IL Siblings Kidnapped Children, Forced Them To Work: Authorities

One of the siblings was sentenced to life in prison, according to authorities, who noted the victims suffered physical and sexual abuse.

Friend Withheld Info About UI Student Found Dead Outside: Police

A friend withheld details about the 18-year-old's whereabouts the night before he was found dead outside on concrete steps, police said.

Memorial Stadium Fire Causes Minimal Damage, Under Investigation: FD

The blaze began in an area where groundskeeping equipment is kept and officials hope Illinois' football game Friday will go on as planned.

Minors Forced To Work In Illinois Factories, Hotels: Authorities

Their mothers were promised education and a better life for their daughters, but the girls were put to work instead, authorities said.

Illegal Newspaper Raid Contributed To Mom's Death, Paper's Owner Says

Eric Meyer says police raided his Kansas newspaper office and home, where his 98-year-old mother lived.

Bomb Threat At University Of Illinois Ruled Unfounded

University police said they received a threatening call Friday.

Plane Carrying Idaho Murder Suspect Makes Illinois Pit Stop

A private plane transporting Bryan Kohberger back to Idaho stopped for several minutes at Willard Airport.

No Shooter, But School Canceled After Threat In Urbana

"This is not a DRILL," the superintendent wrote in a message to parents after Urbana High School received a threat.

Illinois Man Shot To Death While Attending Family Party: Coroner

The 25-year-old was fatally shot, while two other men were injured and several vehicles were struck by gunfire, according to reports.

Woman Sentenced After Trying To Blow Up Clinic In Champaign: Report

The bomb did not ignite and was found by a receptionist at the clinic, who then called police, federal officials said.

IL School Board President Charged With Exposure, Resigns: Reports

A woman told police she pulled up next to his vehicle and saw him masturbating while looking at children playing, according to a report.

19-Year-Old Missing From Champaign: Police

Ricriana Allenia Tyler was reported missing April 13 but was last seen March 22, police said.

16-Year-Old Missing Since March From Champaign

Adrian Parker Deck was last seen March 22, according to Champaign police.

Champaign Police Investigate Hedge Road Shooting

One person was injured in a shooting in the 1200 block of Hedge Road May 21.

Chief Of Police Anthony Cobb Issues Statement On Fallen Officer

Officer Chris Oberheim died after being struck by gunfire while reporting to a domestic disturbance.

1 Officer Killed And 24-Year-Old Suspect Dead In Shooting: Police

Darion Lafayette, 24, was killed during the shooting, according to the County Coroner's Office. A second officer was wounded but is stable.

Champaign Law Enforcement Agencies Discontinue Prescription Drug Collection Box Program

The prescription drug boxes located in the lobby of each respective department have been removed due to safety concerns.

Champaign Police Offer Vehicle Safety Tips In Response To Recent Vehicular Hijackings

Three vehicle hijackings were reported to Champaign Police in April.

Champaign City Staff Connects With Community To Address Gun Violence

Tracy Parsons and Urbana Police Chief Bryant Seraphin appeared with Scott Beatty on WDWS regarding local gun violence and police relations.

Champaign Police Provides Community Update On Gun Violence

Police are reminding the community about important violence prevention measures and programs that are available for assistance.

Champaign FD Extinguishes Prospect Avenue Fire

Fire crews quickly extinguished the fire primarily contained to a rooftop air handling unit at a Target.

Arrest Made In May 26 Champaign Shooting Investigation

A31-year-old male suffered multiple life-threatening gunshot wounds in a yard outside of a private residence on Ridgewood Drive last summer.

Champaign Fire Department Issues Building Permits

A single family home and a cannabis dispensary are now permitted to start construction.

Champaign Fire Department Will Be Conducting Ice Rescue Training

Fire department instructors will lead a scenario designed to simulate an ice rescue, reinforcing victim removal skills.

Champaign Police Investigating Southwood Drive Shooting

Police have arrested Lamont Jackson, a 47-year-old male from Urbana, for his reported involvement in this incident.

Champaign Police Investigating Beardsley Avenue Shooting

Preliminary information suggests the victim was walking in the area of E Beardsley Avenue and N Fourth Street when he was struck by gunfire.

Champaign Fire Department Extinguishes Raintree Drive Residential Fire

Crews responded to a fire inside a home at 20 Raintree Drive early Monday.

Champaign FD Extinguishes Nelson Court Residential Fire

There were no firefighter or occupant injuries reported after the Jan. 29 fire.

Arrest Made In September 2020 Shooting Investigation

An arrest warrant was issued four months ago for Henry A. Pettigrew, who was arrested for the shooting Wednesday in Urbana.

Champaign Police Investigating West John Street Shooting

The preliminary investigation suggests the victim was struck by gunfire while seated inside of a parked car Dec. 29.

Champaign Police Investigate Moreland Boulevard Homicide

Officers discovered an unresponsive 36-year-old female victim inside of a vehicle suffering from multiple life-threatening gunshot wounds.

Champaign FD Responds To W. Union St. Garage Fire

Fire crews quickly extinguished the fire that was contained to the garage Christmas Day.

Applications Open For 2021 Entry-Level Police Recruitment In Champaign

The City will accept applications for the 2021 process through Jan. 28.

Champaign Police Investigating Eureka Street Shooting

A 28-year-old male victim arrived at a local hospital with a non-life-threatening gunshot wound to his leg.

Champaign Police Investigating East Hill Street Homicide

A 30-year-old male inside of a motor vehicle who sustained a fatal gunshot wound Nov. 13.

Warrant Issued, Suspect In Custody In Nov. 12 Homicide Investigation

A 16-year-old was killed in the shooting last week on East Eureka Street.

Gun-Related Arrest Made In Connection To Nov. 12 Homicide

Kamrion Wilson appeared in court on preliminary charges of Aggravated Unlawful Use of a Weapon and Possession of a Stolen Firearm.

Champaign Police Investgating North Sixth Street Shooting

One man was injured in the Nov. 2 shooting; the injury is not believed to be life-threatening.