One of Editor & Publishers 10 That Do It Right 2021. The bicycle, which has an estimated value of $125, was locked to a rack.*. is urging students at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to support one another during "Unofficial," which is the unofficial St. Patricks Day. Police seek the publics assistance in identifying the subjects captured on video. At a public services committee meeting this week, the committee discussed applying for a federal grant to help pay for additional firefighters needed as a result of the casino opening, and adjusted the liquor code to allow the casino to serve alcohol. It appeared that the person may have entered the apartment through a sliding door with a faulty lock. Assistant States Attorney Brooke Hinman said the teen had missed probation appointments and school, and did not write the letter of apology that she had been ordered to. Champaign officers were equipped with body cameras in 2017, and those cameras are activated when an officer responds to service calls or is engaged in any law enforcement-related encounter, according to the departments website. With a new full-time fire chief on the way, the Savoy village board is set to discuss some changes in the structure of the fire department. His only intention was to serve, protect and help provide care before he was senselessly fired upon and killed, the chief said. Tricoci University of Beauty Cultures diversity and inclusion in its curriculum, sharing insights on how to care for African American hair types and offering Afro hair products. Body cam footage from the 44-year-old fallen officer was released by State Police investigators Thursday, the day after Oberheim was laid to rest after a funeral service in Decatur attended by . The victim was then transported to a local hospital where he succumbed to his injuries. CHAMPAIGN Its been more than six years since a hotel project was launched at the corner of Neil and Hill streets in downtown Champaign. CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) Liam Gasser, who was shot in October of 2021, is speaking out now that police have made an arrest in the road rage shooting that changed his life . Investigators are asking any businesses or residents with surveillance cameras to review the footage for any persons or vehicles captured in the area either prior to or after the incident. The male suspects appeared to be black males. Assault 01/25/2023 8:01 AM 1600 BLOCK OF UNIVERSITY AV Assault 01/25/2023 12:55 AM 600 BLOCK OF BREEN DR Theft 01/24/2023 3:11 PM 2600 BLOCK OF PROSPECT N Assault 01/23/2023 8:52 PM 1800 BLOCK OF VALLEY RD Other 01/23/2023 11:24 AM 100 BLOCK OF N . Cody James Toki in Ohio Champaign County 8/27/1992. Update at 3 p.m. Paxton Police Chief Coy Cornett released a statement that 18-year-old Kaiden P. McCubbins of Rantoul was arrested on a Ford County arrest warrant for armed robbery in direct connection to the Feb. 18 shooting in Paxton. Champaign, Ill., Police Officer Chris Oberheim, 44, was killed Wednesday by a gunman while responding to a domestic disturbance call. The Champaign Park District has shut down the Greenbelt Bikeway Trail in areas located around I-72. The shooting is believed to be isolated, police said. At 11:36 a.m. Sunday at TownePlace Suites by Marriott, 603 S. Sixth St., Champaign, Brenda K. Persico, 30, of Homer, Illinois, was issued a state of Illinois notice to appear in court for identity theft. One man was injured in the Nov. 2 shooting; the injury is not believed to be life-threatening. Here's how to watch the game, with all your TV information, top scorers, coaching bios and more. Raoul said that on Sept. []. "The face my family shares in public and the face we have at home represent two very different worlds. Fire crews quickly extinguished the fire that was contained to the garage Christmas Day. A U. of I. employee reported that a university-owned laptop computer had been stolen Feb. 20 after it was delivered to Mumford Hall, 1301 W. Gregory Drive, Urbana. Derrick M. Humphery, 32, who also goes by Humphrey, was arrested by Champaign police Wednesday in the shooting of Liam Gasser. More:Speak out for Gregory opens conversation about police response to mental health crisis. Seven people started a hunger strike on Saturday, Feb. 25. Police initially were called to Kam's, 102 E. Green St., Champaign, where Bzdula reportedly attempted to use fake identification to enter the business. Upon arrival, officers located a 16-year-old victim from Champaign with multiple non-life-threatening gunshot wounds to the legs. You have permission to edit this article. Oberheim is the third Champaign police officer to be killed in the line of duty. ISP said the semi has been removed from the roadway and will be removed from the median when conditions improve. Most recent Champaign County Bookings Illinois. URBANA, Ill. (WCIA) The Urbana Police Department is asking for help in identifying a pair of thieves who stole from a store in the area. In a rare move, Rantoul police quickly released video of the incident. 2023 www.sj-r.com. Officers found a loaded handgun that they later learned had been reported stolen, about 5 pounds of cannabis, a scale, empty plastic bags and $175 cash in the car. Police said Bellamy is 5'1", weighs 185 lbs. The suspect fled the bank with an undisclosed amount of currency. ISP said the semi has been removed from the roadway and will be removed from the median when conditions improve. The total value of the stolen food was unlisted. Winds SW at 10 to 15 mph.. The bomb did not ignite and was found by a receptionist at the clinic, who then called police, federal officials said. Low near 30F. Anderson and Thompson reportedly were involved in an argument that became physical. The driver, Daytan L. Davis, 26, who listed an address in the 100 block of East Champaign Avenue, Rantoul, and a passenger, Damion Richardson, 51, of the 300 block of East Church Street, Champaign, were both charged Monday with possession of between 15 and 100 grams of methamphetamine, a Class 1 felony because of the amount. 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He has a preliminary hearing on March 10. The victim pursued the offender who then, with three additional offenders, battered the victim and took his phone. CHAMPAIGN, Ill. The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is partnering with local businesses and organizations to invest $300,000 to fight violent crime in Champaign County. Its been three weeks since Azaan Lee ended up dead after an encounter with Rantoul police. A single suspect was determined to be responsible for at least four. CRIME STOPPERS: Man wanted in Rock Island Co. on meth charges. This electronic version of the daily crime log is provided as a convenience and is updated as frequently as possible. Attorney General Kwame Raoul announced Monday a Champaign man was found guilty on Friday, Feb. 24 for the murder of two Danville men. A U. of I. student reported that she was punched in the face by an unknown man at 12:03 a.m. Saturday near First and Green streets, Champaign. All rights reserved. The first scam happened for over a year between December of 2021 and Feb. 17. The employee was struck when he attempted to stop the offender from leaving the store. For more information about the incidents listed here, please contact the U. of I. News-Gazette | Your Source for News and Advertising in East Central Illinois Trees, traffic: Impact of high winds felt throughout area 13 hrs ago Fierce wind gusts uprooted a 50-foot tree at. Crime Stoppers doesn't want your name, just your information. From tents to shelters to food pantries to plasma donations, Charter did what he could to survive and to learn what the homeless experience daily. When officers arrived, they located a residence damaged by gunfire and additional evidence shots had been fired. []. A Davenport man was arrested Monday after police say he neglected his bedridden mother causing her death. The total estimated value of the remaining items is $2,795. Police received a report at 10:56 a.m. of a large fight in progress. URBANA A Champaign man has been given the opportunity to escape a conviction for selling cannabis last fall. The department didnt immediately reply to Associated Press requests for further information about the shootout, including whether the officers' body cameras captured it. Kimetrice Tate is one of 30 teachers that instruct 4th to 8th grade throughout the state who were nominated for the 2023 Golden Apple Awards for Excellence in Teaching. [], DANVILLE, Ill. (WCIA) A Champaign man has been convicted for his role in the murder of two men in Danville more than five years ago. An Urbana police report said the cannabis was found in Wetzel's home when police went to check on his roommate, who had died of natural causes. This week Champaign County Crime Stoppers is seeking assistance from the public regarding a retail theft. The suspects fled with the phones valued at $4,500.00. Multiple university-owned tools, including a large lawn mower, had been stolen. Laresha L. Reed, 42, no address provided, was arrested at 7:42 p.m. Wednesday at an apartment building in the 400 block of East Healey Street, Champaign, for trespassing. At 12:48 a.m. Sunday, a U. of I. student reported that his food delivery order was stolen from outside the rear entrance of Taft-Van Doren Hall, 1213 S. Fourth St., Champaign. Its nice to see parents and swimmers (here), Miller said. The department responded to a fire at an unoccupied house on South Fair Street around 5:30 p.m. on Friday. Crews found that UPDATE: 1:48 pm. Derrick Humphery, 32, was in court on Thursday. The reservation has a value of $807. The Attorney Generals office prosecuted the case with Vermilion County States Attorney Jacqueline Lacys office. A31-year-old male suffered multiple life-threatening gunshot wounds in a yard outside of a private residence on Ridgewood Drive last summer. A 30-year-old male inside of a motor vehicle who sustained a fatal gunshot wound Nov. 13. Central Illinois News & Weather | Champaign, IL | WCIA 3 WCIX | WCIA.com News Weather Alert Special Weather Statement: Champaign County, Clark County, Coles County, Crawford County, Cumberland County, Douglas County, Edgar County, Jasper County, Moultrie County, Piatt County, Vermilion County Top Story Two people were injured after their car was shot at and crashed into a telephone pole, according to police. Often it can take weeks or months for video to come out. The suspect is described as a black male wearing a black knit stocking cap with whitelettering on the front, a black zip up jacket, and blue jeans with holes in the knee. Police and the state's attorney's office in Champaign announced Thursday that criminal charges have been filed against six men accused of cutting up the body of Ashley Gibson, the Champ The semi overturned Friday around 12:30 p.m. The News-Gazette 2101 Fox Drive, Champaign, IL 61820 +1 (217)351-5252 3354 Big Pine Trl Ste C, Champaign, IL 61822 +1 (217)373-1500 Mahomet Car Connection 1103 E Oak St, Mahomet, IL 61853 +1. Before that, he spent seven years on Decatur's police force. Police initially were called to Kams, 102 E. Green St., Champaign, where Bzdula reportedly attempted to use fake identification to enter the business. The Illinois State Police will submit the case to the Stark County States Attorney once the investigation is complete. When the door attendant refused entry, Bzdula took the businesss $500 identification scanner and threw it into the street. CRIME STOPPERS: Man wanted in Rock Island Co. on meth charges. On October 10, 2022, at approximately 5:15 PM, two individuals entered Walmart at 100 South High Cross Road in Urbana. On January 3, 2023, at approximately 12:00 p.m., an unknown male entered the First Mid Bank & Trust located at 114 West Church Street in Champaign. It is my hope this decision will aid in the healing of those impacted by this senseless violence, Raoul said. Some sun this morning with increasing clouds this afternoon. On October 4, 2022, at approximately 5:48 p.m., Champaign Police were dispatched to the 1100 block of North Third Street for a report of a shooting with injuries.