Local Government News
Arrest Made in February 19, 2024, Shooting Investigation
A Calumet City man is in custody following an investigation into a shooting incident from February 2024. According to the Champaign Police, the 34-year-old victim, who was treated for multiple potentially life-threatening gunshot wounds, was attacked while seated in his vehicle in his driveway. The suspect, identified as 32-year-old Allen Williams, approached the vehicle and opened fire before fleeing the scene on foot. The vehicle was also damaged by the gunfire.On April 23, 2024, Williams was apprehended by Champaign Police on charges of attempted first-degree murder....
Fatal Traffic Crash – Intersection of University Avenue and Fourth Street
Champaign Police responded to a tragic incident at the intersection of University Avenue and Fourth Street on April 25, 2024, where a young man lost his life in a fatal traffic crash. The 19-year-old Indiana man was ejected from his motorcycle after a collision with a car, resulting in multiple injuries that ultimately proved fatal despite immediate medical aid from the authorities.According to the preliminary investigation, the motorcycle was heading eastbound on University Avenue when a westbound car failed to yield while turning left onto Fourth Street, leading to the...