The driver accused of crashing into a Mattoon nursing home, killing one resident and critically injuring another, has been denied pretrial release. On Tuesday afternoon, a Coles County judge ruled that 54-year-old Curtis Meadows will remain in custody as he awaits trial.
In April, Chambana Today continued its coverage of crime and public safety developments across Champaign and Vermilion counties, highlighting a range of incidents from arrests and investigations to court proceedings. The region saw ongoing efforts by law enforcement to address violent crime, impaired driving, and illegal firearms.
Arson robs communities of its assets, lives, and property, according to the United State Fire Administration (USFA). It can result in increased insurance premiums, loss of business revenue, and a decrease in property value. The fire service can reduce arson and its effect by informing residents of measures to safeguard their property, homes, and buildings. The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) reported fire departments responding to an annual average of 52,260 intentionally set structure fires from 2014 to 2018.
The driver who crashed into a Mattoon nursing home on Friday, killing one resident and seriously injuring another, is now facing multiple felony charges.
A 51-year-old man is in custody following a stabbing that occurred during a domestic dispute Sunday evening in Urbana Township.
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CHAMPAIGN-URBANA, IL (Chambana Today) – The University of Illinois Police Department is warning the […]
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CHATHAM, IL (Chambana Today) – The Illinois State Police have confirmed that Marianne Akers, the […]
The Sangamon County Coroner has released the names of four individuals killed in a tragic crash at an after-school program in Chatham.