Crime
10 months ago
SHOOTING UPDATE: Champaign police arrest suspect after Sunday shooting leaves one injured

The Champaign Police Department has released new details about a shooting incident on Sunday that left one person hospitalized with gunshot wounds. Officers responded to the scene near the intersection of Third Street and Burr Oak Court just after 3 p.m. for a report of a “shooting with injuries.” Upon arrival, they found a vehicle with damage from gunfire and discovered a 31-year-old Champaign man with potentially life-threatening gunshot wounds.

Crime
10 months ago
St. Joseph to honor fallen Illinois State Trooper Corey Thompsen with street naming

SAINT JOSEPH (Chambana Today) – The village of St. Joseph will pay tribute to […]

Crime
10 months ago
Investigation underway after shooting leaves one injured in Champaign

An investigation is ongoing following a Sunday afternoon shooting in Champaign that left one person injured.

News
10 months ago
Bicyclist hospitalized with life-threatening injuries after being struck by car on I-74 near Urbana

A bicyclist was transported to the hospital with life-threatening injuries after being struck by a car on Interstate 74 near Urbana on Sunday night. The incident occurred in the eastbound lane of I-74, near milepost 183, with State Police responding to the scene at approximately 7:45 p.m.

News
10 months ago
Illinois men’s basketball earns no. 6 seed in NCAA Tournament, set to face Xavier or Texas in round of 64

– For the fifth consecutive season, Illinois men’s basketball secured a No. 6 seed in the Midwest region of the NCAA Tournament.

News
10 months ago
Illinois women’s basketball returns to NCAA Tournament as eight-seed, faces Creighton in first round

 After falling short of an NCAA Tournament bid in the 2023-24 season, the Illinois women’s basketball team has earned a return to the postseason as an eight-seed in the NCAA Tournament.

Education
10 months ago
Over $99,600 in grants awarded to Illinois schools for field trips to state parks and natural areas

More than $99,600 in funding has been awarded to 113 schools across Illinois to support field trips for over 7,000 students to explore the state’s natural resources. The grants, provided through the Illinois Biodiversity Field Trip Grant Program, will allow students to visit state parks, museums, nature centers, and other conservation areas to engage in hands-on learning about nature and conservation.

News
10 months ago
Champaign-Urbana responds to tornado warnings Friday as severe weather hits Midwest

The NWS warning indicated a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado, with “quarter-size hail” reported in the area near the Village of Pesotum, roughly 14 miles south of Champaign-Urbana.

Crime
10 months ago
Aggravated unlawful possession of a handgun (Under 21) driving under the influence of alcohol

Officers arrived and learned the male driver ran into the woods west of the crash site. Witnesses provided a clear and accurate description of the suspect which allowed the officers to check the woods.

Crime
10 months ago
Danville teen arrested for possessing loaded firearm after attempting to flee from police

An 18-year-old Danville man was arrested on multiple charges Wednesday evening after attempting to flee from police during a routine patrol.