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Champaign Police Department celebrates officers participating in Illinois Marathon Race Weekend

April 30, 20264 views

Champaign, IL – The Champaign Police Department recognized officers and staff who participated in the Christie Clinic Illinois Marathon Race Weekend, alongside community members and volunteers who helped support the annual event. The department congratulated ...

Crime

Champaign police investigate shooting that injured 18-year-old, suspect remains at large

By Lauren Kent

April 30, 20265 views

Champaign, IL – The Champaign Police Department is investigating a shooting that left an 18-year-old man injured on April 28, 2026, in the 100 block of North Mattis Avenue. Officers were dispatched at approximately 6:55 ...

Local News

Champaign Fire Department promotes veteran firefighter to Deputy Chief

By Lana Stone

April 30, 20265 views

Champaign, IL – The Champaign Fire Department announced the promotion of Battalion Chief Chris Zaremba to the rank of Deputy Chief. According to the department, Zaremba has served with the fire department for 26 years ...

Local News

Champaign Fire Academy 003 begins with regional firefighter training partnership

By Lana Stone

April 10, 202666 views

Champaign, IL – The Champaign Fire Department announced the start of Fire Academy 003, which began on April 6, bringing together firefighters from multiple departments for joint training. Officials said participants in the academy include ...

Crime

Champaign police investigate shooting that injured 18-year-old man on West Beardsley Avenue

By Lana Stone

April 10, 202653 views

Champaign, IL – Champaign police are investigating a shooting that left an 18-year-old man injured on April 6, 2026, in the 400 block of West Beardsley Avenue, according to a department statement. Officers were dispatched ...

Community

Champaign police chief speaks to Rotary club about public safety efforts

By Lana Stone

April 10, 202667 views

Champaign, IL – The Champaign Police Department said Chief Tyler met with the Champaign West Rotary on April 8 to discuss the agency’s ongoing efforts to keep the community safe. During the meeting, the chief ...

Local News

Champaign police arrest second teenager in February shooting investigation

By Lana Stone

April 10, 202658 views

Champaign, IL – Champaign police have arrested a second teenager in connection with a February 2026 shooting incident that left a man with life-threatening injuries, according to a department statement. On February 18, 2026, officers ...

News

Champaign Fire Department announced spring 2026 fire academy training opportunities

By Lana Stone

March 25, 2026107 views

Champaign, IL – The City of Champaign Fire Department announced upcoming training opportunities as part of the Spring 2026 Champaign Fire Academy, with additional space available for participants outside the academy class. According to the ...

Local News

Juvenile arrested after fatal shooting of 16-year-old at shopping mall in Champaign

By Lauren Kent

March 25, 202677 views

Champaign, IL – The Champaign Police Department is investigating a fatal shooting that occurred on March 21, 2026, in the parking lot of the Market Place Shopping Mall. Officers responded at approximately 6:14 p.m. to ...

Local News

Champaign Police Department officer retired after more than two decades of service

By Lana Stone

March 25, 202678 views

Champaign, IL – The Champaign Police Department announced the retirement of Officer Kristina Trock following a 23-year career with the department and a total of 28 years in law enforcement. During her time with the ...

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