Champaign Police are seeking the public’s help identifying a man who used a stolen identity to open credit accounts and purchase thousands of dollars in electronics from the Best Buy on North Prospect Avenue in March.
The Illinois State Fire Marshal is urging residents to inspect their grills and follow fire safety precautions this Memorial Day weekend, as national data shows grills are involved in thousands of home fires and tens of thousands of emergency room visits each year.
A Champaign man has been arrested after an alleged midday shooting Friday on Summit Ridge Road left a 28-year-old with a non-life-threatening gunshot wound, according to Champaign Police.
The Illinois Liquor Control Commission is urging residents to drink responsibly this Memorial Day weekend, reminding celebrants to designate a sober driver, stay hydrated, and watch for signs of overconsumption as the unofficial start of summer gets underway.
Champaign County’s weekly booking report covers six of seven days for the period of May 16-22, with a total of 98 bookings recorded. Sunday saw the highest single-day total at 24, with DUI, assault and battery, and theft among the most common charges.
The Illinois Department of Natural Resources and Illinois Conservation Police are urging boaters to wear life jackets and avoid alcohol on the water as Memorial Day weekend kicks off the 2025 boating season.
U.S. Rep. Nikki Budzinski will host a town hall in Champaign on Friday, May 29, where residents can ask questions about her work in Congress and priorities for Central and Southern Illinois. Tickets are required and available on a first-come, first-served basis.
The Village of Rantoul invites the community to its annual Memorial Day Ceremony at the Veterans Memorial at the Rantoul Family Sports Complex Monday at 11 a.m.
Rosecrance Behavioral Health is opening a new urgent care center in Champaign to expand access to crisis care and mental health services in the region.
Urbana School District has received a $336,000 federal grant to develop a Community School at Dr. Williams Elementary, expanding academic, family, and wellness support services.