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.
According to IDOT data, 252 people not properly restrained were killed in crashes in 2024.
Champaign Police investigating after 30-year-old man wounded during neighborhood gathering; victim in stable condition.
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.
Williams was found inside the building and pronounced dead at the scene.
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.