The Champaign Police Department is partnering with the Illinois Association of Chiefs of Police and hundreds of agencies across the state in a focused effort to reduce speeding, as Speed Awareness Day approaches on July 23.
Authorities and advocacy groups are raising concerns following a rise in sexual assaults linked to first-time meetups through dating apps in the Champaign area.
30-year-old Danville man is hospitalized in serious condition following a shooting Saturday night, July 5.
The Champaign community is mourning the loss of a second teen following a tragic shooting that occurred in the early hours of June 29 on Holly Hill Drive.
In an effort to reduce traffic accidents and save lives, the Champaign County Sheriff’s Office has launched a month-long traffic enforcement campaign targeting speeding and reckless driving. The initiative, part of the statewide “Speeding Catches Up with You” campaign, will run from July 8 through July 31.
In the late hours of Thursday night heading into Friday, a tragic shooting occurred in Champaign, opening an investigation into a homicide.
A 29-year-old Danville man was taken into custody Thursday morning, July 3, after crashing a stolen SUV during a police pursuit that began shortly after the vehicle was reported stolen.
A 17-year-old juvenile is facing multiple serious charges after being arrested Wednesday afternoon, July 2, 2025, in connection with a firearm-related incident in Danville.
A 26-year-old Champaign man has been sentenced to 18 years in prison for sexually assaulting a woman in two separate incidents that occurred in early 2024.
The Illinois State Police (ISP) have released results from Nighttime Enforcement (NITE) patrols conducted in Champaign County throughout June, focusing on cracking down on impaired driving and occupant restraint violations during late-night hours.