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Champaign County State’s Attorney consulted prior to police action at protest, says she is prepared to prosecute
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) — More law enforcement agencies are responding to a large encampment on University of Illinois campus, and the Champaign County State’s Attorney said they have her support. As of 6:30 p.m., no arrests have been made, despite multiple confrontations between protestors at the Alma Mater Statue and law enforcement. If arrests are […]
Motorcyclist killed in Champaign crash identified by coroner
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WAND) - A motorcyclist who was killed in a crash in Champaign Thursday night has been identified by the coroner. Champaign Police were called to the intersection of University and Fourth St. at 10:06 p.m. They found a 19-year-old Indiana man who had been thrown from his motorcycle following a crash with the car.
Urbana Fire Department recognizes cardiac arrest rescue during Illinois Marathon
URBANA, Ill. (WCIA) — Two local firefighters are being recognized for their success in rescuing an Illinois Marathon participant who went into cardiac arrest during a race Saturday morning. According to a release, around 9:30 a.m., Calvin Kerns of the Urbana Fire Department and Sean Manuel of the Champaign Fire Department were dispatched to Meadowbrook […]
Urbana Police searching for armed robber
URBANA, Ill. (WCIA) — Police are asking for the public’s help in contributing to the arrest of an armed robber who stole money from an Urbana business Friday afternoon. Around 2:37 p.m., a man entered an unnamed business wearing dark clothes and a mask. He revealed he had a gun and demanded the cashier give […]
Urbana Police chase results in three arrests, one person still at-large
URBANA, Ill. (WCIA) — Three juveniles are under arrest in Urbana after police said they led officers on a car chase through town Thursday evening. Another person who was in the car is still on the run. Officials with the Urbana Police Department said that just before 7 p.m., a Patrol Sergeant witnessed a car […]
Protestors speak out on 17-hour-long U of I demonstration
URBANA, Ill. (WCIA) — A pro-Palestine protest on the University of Illinois campus began early Friday morning with no planned end. Demonstrators said they would leave when their demands were met or when they were forced to leave. It all started at 5 a.m. when students pitched tents near Alma Mater as part of an […]
Champaign man accused of climbing into second story window to attack woman
URBANA — A Champaign man was arraigned on charges that allege he climbed through the second story window of a woman who has an order of protection against him and bit her on the leg. Champaign County Judge Brett Olmstead ruled that Deion D. Williams, 29, must await his...
Popular St. Joseph restaurant catches fire
ST JOSEPH, Ill. (WCIA) — A popular restaurant caught fire in St. Joseph Thursday night. Around 8:30 p.m. at the Ribcage, located at the corner of North Main and East Warren Streets, spectators lined up outside to watch firefighters extinguish the flames, trying to save the restaurant. One witness at the restaurant said the fire […]
Urbana man accused of breaking in to home, stealing television, other items
URBANA — An Urbana man was arraigned on charges that accuse him of breaking into a home last week and stealing a television, generator and 20 pairs of shoes. Champaign County Judge Brett Olmstead ruled that Eric Knight, 32, may await his pending trial outside of jail after he was charged last week with one count of residential burglary.
Two workers who lost their lives on the job to be honored at Champaign park memorial
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) — The Champaign community is coming together this Sunday to honor two local workers who lost their lives while on the job. Both Brandon Hardway, aged 45, and Kevin Pellum, aged 40, will be recognized in the ceremony, taking place at 2 p.m. on Sunday, April 28 at Dodds Park in Champaign. […]
Champaign 19-year-old gets 4 years for role in online sale turned robbery
URBANA — A Champaign 19-year-old was sentenced this week to four years in prison for his role in an online sale turned armed robbery earlier this year. Champaign County Judge Matt Lee handed down the sentence to Konner K. Baughman after he pleaded guilty to one count of attempted armed robbery with a firearm.
Friday Illinois 5K cancelled due to UIUC protest
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) — Race officials have decided to cancel the Friday night 5K in Champaign-Urbana due to an escalating demonstration on the University of Illinois campus. “At 5:30 p.m., it was determined that we would need to cancel tonight’s 5K event. We will do everything possible to hold a 5K event in the near […]
Urbana man acquitted of possession of firearm in October 2022 traffic stop
URBANA — An Urbana man has been acquitted of charges that alleged he had two firearms in 2022 that he wasn’t allowed to have due to prior convictions. A jury deliberated for about four hours April 17 before acquitting Dontarion M. Jordan, 30, of two counts of possession of a firearm by a felon. The two-day trial took place before Champaign County Judge Randy Rosenbaum.
Pet on the Set | CATsNAP
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) — Alison Dupre from CatSnap joins us with Cupid. He is a big tabby cat. Alison says he’s a good cuddle buddy and is happy laying near you as you watch a movie or work. Established in 2005, CATsNAP is a non-profit that seeks to...
UPDATE: Tents rebuilt on campus, student protest continues
To pitch a ‘My Turn’ guest column, email jdalessio@news-gazette.com. UPDATE: Demonstrators have put up more tents near the Alma Mater statue on campus and have formed a large circle around the area, intending to protect the tents. Some individuals have remained in the area since this morning's arrest,...
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