Champaign Police Investigate Hedge Road Shooting

One person was injured in a shooting in the 1200 block of Hedge Road May 21.

Chief Of Police Anthony Cobb Issues Statement On Fallen Officer

Officer Chris Oberheim died after being struck by gunfire while reporting to a domestic disturbance.

1 Officer Killed And 24-Year-Old Suspect Dead In Shooting: Police

Darion Lafayette, 24, was killed during the shooting, according to the County Coroner's Office. A second officer was wounded but is stable.

Champaign Law Enforcement Agencies Discontinue Prescription Drug Collection Box Program

The prescription drug boxes located in the lobby of each respective department have been removed due to safety concerns.

Champaign Police Offer Vehicle Safety Tips In Response To Recent Vehicular Hijackings

Three vehicle hijackings were reported to Champaign Police in April.

Champaign City Staff Connects With Community To Address Gun Violence

Tracy Parsons and Urbana Police Chief Bryant Seraphin appeared with Scott Beatty on WDWS regarding local gun violence and police relations.

Champaign Police Provides Community Update On Gun Violence

Police are reminding the community about important violence prevention measures and programs that are available for assistance.

Champaign FD Extinguishes Prospect Avenue Fire

Fire crews quickly extinguished the fire primarily contained to a rooftop air handling unit at a Target.

Arrest Made In May 26 Champaign Shooting Investigation

A31-year-old male suffered multiple life-threatening gunshot wounds in a yard outside of a private residence on Ridgewood Drive last summer.

Champaign Fire Department Issues Building Permits

A single family home and a cannabis dispensary are now permitted to start construction.

Champaign Fire Department Will Be Conducting Ice Rescue Training

Fire department instructors will lead a scenario designed to simulate an ice rescue, reinforcing victim removal skills.

Champaign Police Investigating Southwood Drive Shooting

Police have arrested Lamont Jackson, a 47-year-old male from Urbana, for his reported involvement in this incident.

Champaign Police Investigating Beardsley Avenue Shooting

Preliminary information suggests the victim was walking in the area of E Beardsley Avenue and N Fourth Street when he was struck by gunfire.

Champaign Fire Department Extinguishes Raintree Drive Residential Fire

Crews responded to a fire inside a home at 20 Raintree Drive early Monday.

Champaign FD Extinguishes Nelson Court Residential Fire

There were no firefighter or occupant injuries reported after the Jan. 29 fire.

Arrest Made In September 2020 Shooting Investigation

An arrest warrant was issued four months ago for Henry A. Pettigrew, who was arrested for the shooting Wednesday in Urbana.

Champaign Police Investigating West John Street Shooting

The preliminary investigation suggests the victim was struck by gunfire while seated inside of a parked car Dec. 29.

Champaign Police Investigate Moreland Boulevard Homicide

Officers discovered an unresponsive 36-year-old female victim inside of a vehicle suffering from multiple life-threatening gunshot wounds.

Champaign FD Responds To W. Union St. Garage Fire

Fire crews quickly extinguished the fire that was contained to the garage Christmas Day.

Applications Open For 2021 Entry-Level Police Recruitment In Champaign

The City will accept applications for the 2021 process through Jan. 28.

Champaign Police Investigating Eureka Street Shooting

A 28-year-old male victim arrived at a local hospital with a non-life-threatening gunshot wound to his leg.

Champaign Police Investigating East Hill Street Homicide

A 30-year-old male inside of a motor vehicle who sustained a fatal gunshot wound Nov. 13.

Warrant Issued, Suspect In Custody In Nov. 12 Homicide Investigation

A 16-year-old was killed in the shooting last week on East Eureka Street.

Gun-Related Arrest Made In Connection To Nov. 12 Homicide

Kamrion Wilson appeared in court on preliminary charges of Aggravated Unlawful Use of a Weapon and Possession of a Stolen Firearm.

Champaign Police Investgating North Sixth Street Shooting

One man was injured in the Nov. 2 shooting; the injury is not believed to be life-threatening.

Five Champaign Police Officers Honored By Alliance Against Intoxicated Motorists

Officers Hobson, Reilly, Tatum, Warren and Watkins received certificate awards for their outstanding impaired driving enforcement.

Police Investigating Holiday Drive Shooting

The investigation into the Sunday night shooting is ongoing and no arrests have been made.

Champaign Police Seeking Armed Robbery Suspect

Robberies occurred Oct. 4 and Oct. 13 at the CVS at 107 W. Green Street.

Champaign Police Releases Investigation Into July 25 Washington Street Incident

Police reports and videos collected during the investigation are available for public review on the City’s website.

Champaign Police Investigating Harris Avenue Shooting

A 34-year-old male with a non-life-threatening gunshot wound to his right leg was transported to a local hospital Oct. 10.

Champaign Police Investigating Weekend Shootings

No arrests have been made in separate shootings Saturday and Sunday.

Champaign: Residential Fire – 326 N Fair St.

The Champaign Fire Department responded to a fire in a home at 326 N Fair St., Tuesday, May 19, 2020, at 2:06 a.m.

Champaign Police Investigating Bank Robbery At Chase Bank

Today, at approximately 11:24 a.m., Champaign Police responded to Chase Bank in 201 West University Avenue for reports of bank robbery.

Champaign Police Investigating Attempted Armed Robbery, Warrant Issued

Champaign Police are seeking Malik D. Hurd, 22, of Urbana for attempted armed robbery and aggravated discharge of a firearm.

Champaign Police Investigating Bank Robbery

On Jan. 22, 2020, Champaign Police Officers responded to the First Mid Bank and Trust located at 2911 Court for reports of a bank robbery.

Champaign Police Investigating Attempted Bank Robbery

The Champaign Police Department Crime Scene Unit is currently processing the scene.

Champaign Police Investigating Weekend Shootings

The investigation continues into both shootings and future updates may be provided as they become available.

Champaign Police Investigating Yesterday's Shooting

Champaign Police received reports of shots heard in the area of State Street and Bradley Ave yesterday.

Champaign Fire Dept. Respond To Residential Fire This Weekend

The Champaign Fire Department responded to a fire at 1605 Henry Street, Saturday, October 19, 2019, at 12:23 a.m.

Champaign PD: Shots Fired At Regions Bank Robbery, Two Suspects Arrested

On Oct. 15, 2019, Champaign Police responded to Regions Bank, for a reported bank robbery involving shots fired.