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Former township supervisor, county board member pleads guilty to child porn charges

Former township supervisor, county board member pleads guilty to child porn charges

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Man gets 15 years for stabbing wife

Man gets 15 years for stabbing wife

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Arrest made in deadly January shooting in Decatur

Arrest made in deadly January shooting in Decatur

Updated May 15, 2026

An arrest has been made in a deadly Decatur shooting in January. Read moreArrest made in deadly January shooting in Decatur

Body cam footage of Decatur man pointing crossbow at police released

Body cam footage of Decatur man pointing crossbow at police released

Updated May 14, 2026

Illinois State Police have released body camera footage of a man shot by police after pointing a crossbow at people in Downtown Decatur last month. Read moreBody cam footage of Decatur man pointing crossbow at police released

Arrest made in November shooting in Champaign

Arrest made in November shooting in Champaign

Updated May 14, 2026

An arrest has been made in a shooting in Champaign that left a person seriously injured last November. Read moreArrest made in November shooting in Champaign

Maroa man gets probation for child porn charges

Maroa man gets probation for child porn charges

Updated May 14, 2026

4 arrested in drug, weapons investigations in Springfield

4 arrested in drug, weapons investigations in Springfield

Updated May 13, 2026

Decatur man arrested for aggravated assault in Rantoul

Decatur man arrested for aggravated assault in Rantoul

Updated May 13, 2026

A Decatur man was arrested in connection with an aggravated assault in Rantoul. Read moreDecatur man arrested for aggravated assault in Rantoul

2 charged with murder after woman found dead in Decatur fire

2 charged with murder after woman found dead in Decatur fire

Updated May 12, 2026

Two people arrested in connection with a person found dead after a fire east of Decatur in April 2025 are now facing murder charges. Read more2 charged with murder after woman found dead in Decatur fire

1 person injured in armed robbery over the weekend in Urbana

1 person injured in armed robbery over the weekend in Urbana

Updated May 12, 2026

Urbana police are investigating an armed robbery that left one person hurt. Read more1 person injured in armed robbery over the weekend in Urbana

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Homicides up, overall crime down, Urbana police say

Homicides up, overall crime down, Urbana police say

Bryan Kohberger to plead guilty to killing 4 University of Idaho students

Bryan Kohberger to plead guilty to killing 4 University of Idaho students

12-year-old killed by drunk driver in Decatur Sunday night

12-year-old killed by drunk driver in Decatur Sunday night

1 hurt, 1 arrested in Iroquois County shooting

1 hurt, 1 arrested in Iroquois County shooting

Morrisonville man accused of shaking, seriously hurting child

Morrisonville man accused of shaking, seriously hurting child

Updated May 12, 2026

A Christian County man is charged with aggravated battery after being accused of causing "great bodily harm" to an underage child. Read moreMorrisonville man accused of shaking, seriously hurting child

Decatur man denied pretrial release in child pornography case

Decatur man denied pretrial release in child pornography case

Updated May 11, 2026

A Decatur man has been denied pretrial release after being arrested on child pornography charges. Read moreDecatur man denied pretrial release in child pornography case

1 hospitalized after being stabbed several times in Champaign

1 hospitalized after being stabbed several times in Champaign

Updated May 11, 2026

One person was taken to the hospital in serious condition after being stabbed several times in Champaign Saturday evening. Read more1 hospitalized after being stabbed several times in Champaign

Shootout ends in suspect hospitalized, explosion near Peoria

Shootout ends in suspect hospitalized, explosion near Peoria

Updated May 11, 2026

One person was arrested after a shootout with police that ended in an explosion in Tazewell County. Read moreShootout ends in suspect hospitalized, explosion near Peoria

2 indicted in shooting death of 18-year-old in Springfield

2 indicted in shooting death of 18-year-old in Springfield

Updated May 8, 2026

Two people have been indicted on charges after one person was killed and two others injured in a shooting in Springfield last August. Read more2 indicted in shooting death of 18-year-old in Springfield

Decatur man charged after pointing crossbow at police denied pretrial release

Decatur man charged after pointing crossbow at police denied pretrial release

Updated May 7, 2026

The Illinois State Police said the man who was pointing a weapon at people in Downtown Decatur last month has officially been charged. Read moreDecatur man charged after pointing crossbow at police denied pretrial release

Former Paxton-Buckley-Loda teacher pleads guilty to sexual assault charges

Former Paxton-Buckley-Loda teacher pleads guilty to sexual assault charges

Updated May 6, 2026

A former Paxton-Buckley-Loda teacher has pleaded guilty to felony sexual assault charges. Read moreFormer Paxton-Buckley-Loda teacher pleads guilty to sexual assault charges

Champaign man pleads guilty to church arson

Champaign man pleads guilty to church arson

Updated May 6, 2026

The Champaign man arrested in connection with a fire at a local church pleaded guilty. Read moreChampaign man pleads guilty to church arson

Teenager sentenced to 31 years after shooting near University of Illinois campus

Teenager sentenced to 31 years after shooting near University of Illinois campus

Updated May 6, 2026

A teenager charged after a shooting near the University of Illinois campus last year was sentenced Wednesday. Read moreTeenager sentenced to 31 years after shooting near University of Illinois campus

Man gets 75 years for murder, sexual assault of 14-year-old step-niece

Man gets 75 years for murder, sexual assault of 14-year-old step-niece

Updated May 6, 2026

A man charged with the murder of a 14-year-old Illinois girl in November 2025 has been sentenced to 75 years in prison. Read moreMan gets 75 years for murder, sexual assault of 14-year-old step-niece

2 men arrested after domestic-related shooting in Urbana

2 men arrested after domestic-related shooting in Urbana

Updated May 5, 2026

Two people were arrested following a domestic-related shooting in Urbana over the weekend. Read more2 men arrested after domestic-related shooting in Urbana

Man charged in connection to deadly Champaign shooting pleads not guilty

Man charged in connection to deadly Champaign shooting pleads not guilty

Updated May 5, 2026

The man charged in connection with a deadly shooting in Champaign has pleaded not guilty. Read moreMan charged in connection to deadly Champaign shooting pleads not guilty

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Man arrested in connection with deadly Champaign shooting

Man arrested in connection with deadly Champaign shooting

Updated May 4, 2026

Champaign police arrested a suspect following a deadly shooting late Friday afternoon. Read moreMan arrested in connection with deadly Champaign shooting

Woman accused of trying to drown baby found not guilty by reason of insanity

Woman accused of trying to drown baby found not guilty by reason of insanity

Updated May 4, 2026

A mother who was accused of trying to drown her 7-month-old baby in a bathtub has been found not guilty by reason of insanity. Read moreWoman accused of trying to drown baby found not guilty by reason of insanity

2 under age of 18 hurt in Danville shooting

2 under age of 18 hurt in Danville shooting

Updated May 3, 2026

Two people under the age of 18 were hurt in a shooting in Danville Friday afternoon. Read more2 under age of 18 hurt in Danville shooting

3 teenagers hurt in second weekend shooting in Danville

3 teenagers hurt in second weekend shooting in Danville

Updated May 3, 2026

Three teenagers were hurt in a shooting in Danville Sunday morning. Read more3 teenagers hurt in second weekend shooting in Danville

2 Taylorville men arrested in separate sexual assault cases

2 Taylorville men arrested in separate sexual assault cases

Updated May 1, 2026

Two Taylorville men are behind bars after being arrested for two separate sexual assaults, one involving a child. Read more2 Taylorville men arrested in separate sexual assault cases

Former University of Illinois police officer found guilty of sexual assault

Former University of Illinois police officer found guilty of sexual assault

Updated May 1, 2026

A former University of Illinois police officer was found guilty of sexually assaulting a woman in September 2018. Read moreFormer University of Illinois police officer found guilty of sexual assault

Trial rescheduled for suspect in deadly Urbana hit-and-run crash

Trial rescheduled for suspect in deadly Urbana hit-and-run crash

Updated May 1, 2026

A trial of a man convicted of killing two women in a drunk driving crash in Urbana last year has been moved to September. Read moreTrial rescheduled for suspect in deadly Urbana hit-and-run crash

Person in critical condition after being stabbed in Champaign Walmart parking lot

Person in critical condition after being stabbed in Champaign Walmart parking lot

Updated May 1, 2026

A person is in critical condition after being stabbed in the Champaign Walmart parking lot Friday. Read morePerson in critical condition after being stabbed in Champaign Walmart parking lot

2 wanted for questioning in counterfeit money case at Savoy grocery store

2 wanted for questioning in counterfeit money case at Savoy grocery store

Updated May 1, 2026

Two people are wanted for questioning in connection with counterfeit money being used at a Savoy grocery store. Read more2 wanted for questioning in counterfeit money case at Savoy grocery store

Mt. Zion man charged with possessing child sexual abuse material pleads not guilty

Mt. Zion man charged with possessing child sexual abuse material pleads not guilty

Updated Apr 30, 2026

A Mt. Zion man charged with possessing child sexual abuse material has pleaded not guilty. Read moreMt. Zion man charged with possessing child sexual abuse material pleads not guilty

Woman sentenced for DUI crash that injured Mt. Zion teen

Woman sentenced for DUI crash that injured Mt. Zion teen

Updated Apr 30, 2026

A woman has been sentenced for a DUI crash that left a teenage motorcyclist from Mt. Zion hospitalized with serious injuries. Read moreWoman sentenced for DUI crash that injured Mt. Zion teen

Teen arrested shooting that left 18-year-old hurt in Champaign

Teen arrested shooting that left 18-year-old hurt in Champaign

Updated Apr 30, 2026

An arrest has been made in a shooting in Champaign that left an 18-year-old injured Tuesday night. Read moreTeen arrested shooting that left 18-year-old hurt in Champaign

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