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Champaign Fire Academy 003 begins with regional firefighter training partnership

April 10, 202638 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, 202628 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 ...

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Champaign police chief speaks to Rotary club about public safety efforts

By Lana Stone

April 10, 202633 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 ...

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Champaign police arrest second teenager in February shooting investigation

By Lana Stone

April 10, 202631 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, 202666 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 ...

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

By Lauren Kent

March 25, 202655 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 ...

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

By Lana Stone

March 25, 202651 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 ...

News

Northbound lane on First Street to close for construction march 12

By Lana Stone

March 10, 202696 views

Champaign, IL – University Group will close a northbound lane of First Street between Springfield Avenue and Healey Street on Thursday, March 12, 2026, to facilitate construction at 101 E. Springfield Avenue. The closure will ...

Local News

Paula Drive to close for asphalt milling and construction in March

By Lana Stone

March 10, 202681 views

Champaign, IL – Stark Excavating will begin milling asphalt pavement on Paula Drive between Honeysuckle Lane and Larkspur Lane starting Thursday, March 12, 2026. Access to properties will generally be maintained, though equipment may occasionally ...

Crime

Champaign police investigate shooting that injured 15-year-old

By Lana Stone

March 10, 202676 views

Champaign, IL – The Champaign Police Department is investigating a late-morning shooting that left a 15-year-old injured. Officers were initially dispatched to the 1500 block of N. Mattis Avenue, where they located the victim and ...

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