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Five hospitalized following Champaign Co. crash
CHAMPAIGN COUNTY, Ill. (WCIA) — A Sunday afternoon crash in Champaign County left five people hurt, State Police said. State Troopers responded to a two-car crash around 3:18 p.m. on Sunday. It happened on U.S. Route 136 near County Road 900 East. Four people were taken to a local area hospital, and one person was […]
Instant cooker left at Willard Airport leads to police response
SAVOY, Ill. (WCIA) — A passenger tried to bring an unusual object with them on a plane at Willard Airport: an instant cooker. It ended up causing the police to come. It’s not everyday someone tries to take a kitchen appliance with them on a flight — but the TSA wasn’t having it. The instant […]
Champaign Police warn community of phone scam
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) — The Champaign Police Department is warning residents of a recent impersonation phone scam. On Tuesday, several community members received calls from someone claiming to be a Champaign Police Sergeant. The caller falsely told these recipients that they had previously unknown warrants that required immediate payment to avoid arrest. “Champaign Police will […]
Champaign Police, Crime Stoppers seeking tips in $6,000 smoke shop burglary
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) — The Champaign Police Department is investigating a recent smoke shop burglary that resulted in over $6,000 worth of merchandise being stolen. They’re asking for help through Crime Stoppers in solving the crime. The burglary happened at Global Smoke & Vape, located at 1804 South Neil Street. Department officials said around 4 […]
Crime slightly up in Urbana in 1Q of 2024, police data shows
URBANA, Ill. (WCIA) — New data from the Urbana Police Department is showing how crime was distributed across the city in the first quarter of 2024 and how it compares to the first quarter of last year. The data shows that overall crime increased by about 5.5% from the first quarter of 2023 to the […]
Champaign Co. police honor the fallen with memorial ceremony
URBANA, Ill. (WCIA) — Police officers from six departments participated in the annual Champaign County Police Memorial ceremony on Tuesday morning. Names of fallen officers were read, bagpipes played, and the 21-gun salute reigned. Champaign County Sheriff Dustin Heurman was one of many who spoke. He said the memorial is a reminder of past and […]
Champaign County celebrates National Police Week
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WAND) - Champaign County remembered their fallen officers and recognized their current employees in a series of events this week. Starting at West Side Park, local officials honored officers who made the ultimate sacrifice. "We do read off a roll-call of those who have fallen for the Champaign...
Urbana’s E. Main Street closing Tuesday morning for police memorial service
URBANA, Ill. (WCIA) — The Urbana Public Works Department is giving locals a heads-up that East Main Street will be closed on Tuesday morning for the Champaign County Police Memorial Service. Beginning at 9 a.m., the road will not be open to through traffic from South Broadway Avenue to South Vine Street. City officials said […]
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