The semi overturned Friday around 12:30 p.m. "There has been a lot of hardships, definitely trying to stay the course and stay positive," Gasser said. Police have arrested Lamont Jackson, a 47-year-old male from Urbana, for his reported involvement in this incident. Upon arrival, officers located 25-year-old Rashaud Weatherall who had sustained multiple life-threatening gunshot wounds. It was reported that Zhang put his hands around another U. of I. students neck during an argument. A vehicle was reported stolen at 3:18 a.m. Saturday from a garage in the 1000 block of South Second Street, Champaign. According to developer Doug Altenberger, a major source of the delay has been rising building costs. A cellphone, cash and banking cards were reported stolen around 11:30 p.m. Feb. 3 at Kams, 102 E. Green St., Champaign. The convictions came following a weeklong trial. Police seek the publics assistance in identifying the subject captured on video. 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 Illinois State Police will submit the case to the Stark County States Attorney once the investigation is complete. One male was wearing a black hat, gray sweatshirt, black pants and shoes. Crime Map for Champaign, IL. The victim was taken by ambulance to a local hospital. Deputies are asking for the publics help to identify a man they believe is connected to a Moline arson. On November 18, 2022, at approximately 2:30 p.m., police officers were dispatched to Home Depot, located 820 Bloomington Road in Champaign. The Associated Press. If you're having . Fire Chief Gary Ludwig said firefighters found an active fire in the living room of a house in the 800 block of Richards Lane. Alex P. Bzdula, 19, of Chicago, was arrested at 11:25 p.m. Tuesday in the 200 block of East Green Street, Champaign, for damaging property. IN EACH FRONT-PAGE POST, THE HYPERLINK TO THE PRIMARY SOURCE IS SPECIFIED. The semi overturned Friday around 12:30 p.m. I'm not homeless, so I will never truly understand but I'm using this opportunity to build a little more empathy about what their day is like." Responding officers immediately rendered medical aid until an ambulance could arrive. 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. Rock Island police are asking for help to identify a man they say stole about $200 worth of times from Hy-Vee. The individuals selected over $500 in merchandise and proceeded to the self-checkout lanes. The items have a total estimated value of $150. CHAMPAIGN A suspect shot and killed one central Illinois police officer and wounded another during a shootout at an apartment complex early Wednesday in which the suspect was also killed, authorities said. Kristian KP Philpotts grew up wanting to work in the world of animal science. The victim notified her bank and received a photocopy of the check with the forged payee name and altered amount. Police need your help identifying the subject captured on video. University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Police Report. The preliminary investigation suggests the victim was struck by gunfire while seated inside of a parked car Dec. 29. Fridays jury verdict of guilty against Nicholas Trimble clearly demonstrates that when we in law enforcement work together the most violent criminals in our community will be held accountable, said Lacy. 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. 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. 2, 2023 at 3:30 PM CST Police seek the publics assistance in identifying the subject captured on video. A U. of I. student reported Friday that he was the victim of a battery Feb. 7 while attempting to enter the Illinois Street Residence Halls dining hall, 1010 W. Illinois St., Urbana, without paying. The suspect left in an unknown direction. CHAMPAIGN COUNTY, Ill. (WCIA) State Police are responding to a semi-truck rolling over on Interstate 74 in Champaign County. Robberies occurred Oct. 4 and Oct. 13 at the CVS at 107 W. Green Street. Champaign Crime Data Crime Index (100 is safest) Safer than 19% of U.S. Cities Champaign Annual Crimes Violent Crime Violent Crime Comparison (per 1,000 residents) 20 15 10 5 0 7.04 3.95 National Median: 4 Champaign Illinois My Chances of Becoming a Victim of a Violent Crime 1 in 142 in Champaign 1 in 253 in Illinois Champaign VIOLENT CRIMES A signed plea agreement was filed Thursday in Clinton County District Court. Theyve had their eyes on him for months, and are now sharing the evidence that led to his arrest. The body was found in a storage unit in Maquon, IL in October 2022. The offender left the area before police arrived. Non-emergency: 217-333-8911 The subject is described as a middle-aged white male and was seen wearing a dark blue jacket, a grey or olive-green hooded sweatshirt, dark colored pants, and boots. 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. Have you seen him? GPS tracking information showed that the phone was taken to an apartment in Urbana. Those arrested are innocent until proven guilty. During the meeting, Trimble and another individual attempted to take the cannabis by force. CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) A teacher at International Preparatory Academy in Champaign is on the shortlist to receive a coveted teaching award. The informationwas valid at the time it was posted but may be subject to change without notice. Adrian Parker Deck was last seen March 22, according to Champaign police. Wanted Suspects. The four offenders fled west on Green St, andwere captured on video. Follow the link to read our updated Privacy Policy. One person was injured in a shooting in the 1200 block of Hedge Road May 21. U. of I. student Yucheng Zhang, 19, was arrested at 3:21 a.m. Wednesday at his residence hall room at Wardall Hall, 1012 W. Illinois St., Urbana, for domestic battery. A man reported Tuesday that he had been the victim of deceptive practices after receiving a call from a credit monitoring service saying that he had $3,629 in outstanding bills with a telecommunications provider. Sign up now to get our FREE breaking news coverage delivered right to your inbox. Davenport Walmart burglary, during closed store hours leads to arrest. One man was injured in the Nov. 2 shooting; the injury is not believed to be life-threatening. The Danville Police Department appreciates the cooperation of the community, concerted efforts of its officers, detectives and all agencies involved as well as the continued dedication of the Attorney Generals office who hold accountable those who wish to do harm to the citizens of Danville, said Danville Police Chief Chris Yates. The vehicle then fled the area. Low 31F. More:Police from around Illinois gather to commemorate officers who have died. Chenicek is accused of punching multiple employees and spitting on patrons from a terrace while inside the bar. This week Champaign County Crime Stoppers is seeking assistance from the public regarding an aggravatedbattery. But we also spoke with Judy Borton, whose grandson is in custody, and she said five people are still striking. The father demanded money under the threat of contacting the police. CHAMPAIGN Crime Stoppers of Champaign County needs help solving a theft at a Champaign cellphone store. An employee of Evergreen Tobacco, 306 E. Green St., Champaign, reported that he was struck in the head around 7:30 p.m. Saturday after someone stole $80 worth of merchandise. Between 5 pm on December 16 and 3:20 a.m. on December 17, 2022, an unknown suspect damaged eight air conditioning units located in the parking area at 202 E. Green St. in Champaign. The department responded to a fire at an unoccupied house on South Fair Street around 5:30 p.m. on Friday. They bagged all items and exited the store without rendering payment. The attack reportedly stemmed from a dispute that occurred during a party earlier in the evening. Tracy Parsons and Urbana Police Chief Bryant Seraphin appeared with Scott Beatty on WDWS regarding local gun violence and police relations. This week Champaign County Crime Stoppers is seeking assistance from the public regarding bicycle thefts. The items were left unattended in a bathroom. When arrested, he will be booked into jail on a $100,000 bond. Because the victim sustained serious bodily harm she was blinded in one eye Amayra Hearnes, 20, will not be eligible for day-for-day good time on her jail sentence, which began Tuesday. Sunny to partly cloudy. U. of I. students Davita A. Anderson and Jair T. Thompson, both 23, were arrested outside their apartment in the 900 block of South First Street, Champaign, for domestic battery. The suspect was described as a middle-aged white male, last seen wearing a camouflage jacket and baseball cap. 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. CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) The City of Champaign announced that one northbound lane of Randolph Street will be closed beginning Monday. URBANA A Champaign man who allegedly robbed a friend of cash electronically is due back in court in April. Showers early, then partly cloudy overnight. A Davenport man was arrested Saturday after deputies say he eight had marijuana plants. WAND has received several reports in regard to branches, trees, and poles down throughout the streets of Decatur, and reports of power outages. A Princeton man was charged after police say he crashed a UTV and fled leaving an injured 11-year-old behind. Police are reminding the community about important violence prevention measures and programs that are available for assistance. She dropped the check off at a United States Postal Service mailbox in the 300 block of East Green Street, Champaign, and later discovered that the check had been stolen and altered, and her account was charged $4,022.94. 0:57. Champaign Police Department 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. "Our thoughts and prayers are with his family during this difficult time, Zimmerman said. The computer, which has an estimated value of $1,966, was left unattended in the employees unlocked office. The driver had left the area. Attorney General Kwame Raoul announced Monday a Champaign man was found guilty on Friday, Feb. 24 for the murder of two Danville men. When crews arrived on the scene in the 800 block of Richards Lane around 5:30 p.m., they reported no smoke or flames showing from the []. US States (36975K) Current Events (51K) Celebrity (272) Exonerated (117) Favorites (421) FBI . A Davenport man was sentenced to prison for possessing a firearm as a felon and possessing a distribution amount of fentanyl. The victim was then transported to a local hospital where he succumbed to his injuries. news-gazette.com 2101 Fox Drive Champaign, IL 61820 Phone: 217-351-5252 Email: news@news-gazette.com. A passerby reported smoke coming from the home. The overturn happened westbound near []. The incident happened in June, according to police. Crime Map. Assistant Attorneys General Brian Holmes and Daniel Weiler are prosecuting the case for Raouls Criminal Prosecutions Bureau. A U. of I. student reported that someone entered her apartment without permission around 2 a.m. Saturday in the 100 block of East Springfield Avenue, Champaign. A. What a game. Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul announced that on Friday, a Vermilion County jury found Nicholas Trimble, 42, guilty of six counts of first-degree murder. Police reports and videos collected during the investigation are available for public review on the Citys website. MUGSHOTS.COM IS AN AGGREGATOR OF THE TODAY'S CRIME NEWS. 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 (WAND)- Several central Illinois residents are currently without power due to the high winds and storm damage.