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2 weeks ago
Danville police determine school threat not credible

Investigation finds phone-in shooting threat originated outside city; no danger to students or staff.

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2 weeks ago
Wanted: Someone who used an excavator to tear down part of Petersburg home

An excavator parked at the home was used to tear down half the home.

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2 weeks ago
Arcola teen charged with attempted murder in weekend stabbing

Samuel Garcia, 18, faces multiple felony counts after four people were hospitalized; detention hearing set for Wednesday.

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3 weeks ago
Illinois State Police announce results of Occupant Restraint Enforcement Patrols in Macon/Vermilion Counties

ISP issues 29 safety belt citations and reinforces “Click It or Ticket” message to save lives.

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3 weeks ago
Danville threat UPDATE: Danville Schools Closed After Anonymous Threat Prompts Police Investigation

DANVILLE, Ill. (Chambana Today) — An anonymous threat led to the closure of all […]

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3 weeks ago
Gun violence prevention action committee releases 2025 Gun Safety Report Card ahead of 2026 elections

Report grades Illinois lawmakers on key gun safety reforms and tracks support for common sense laws to reduce gun violence.

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3 weeks ago
Violence erupts on Hunter Street: Four injured in stabbing incident

18-year-old arrested for attempted murder after large fight turns deadly; suspect taken into custody following tips from witnesses.

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3 weeks ago
October 25 – October 31 Crimestoppers Booking Report

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (Chambana Today) — Our Crimestoppers Booking Report is back this week, with […]

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3 weeks ago
Illinois State Police squad car hit in Douglas County on Thursday morning

ARCOLA, Ill. (Chambana Today) — On Thursday morning, an Illinois State Police squad car […]

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3 weeks ago
Urbana man sentenced to 30 years in fatal hit-and-run that killed two women

Julio Cucul-Bol accepted plea deal after crash that claimed lives of college-aged victims.