The City of Champaign is implementing a multi-million-dollar plan to combat local gun violence focusing spending on its street outreach program inten
Read MoreUrbana says “no” to license plate readers, but Champaign says “yes” in effort to reduce gun violence
Although Champaign voted in favor of implementing automated license plate readers (ALPRs) for $240,500 last month, Urbana rejected its $54,000 idea a
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Read MoreIn July, Kieshaun Thatch, 17, was killed and four others were wounded in a shooting at the American Legion in Champaign, where mourners were gathered
Read MoreAdrian Watson Jr., a 20-year-old from Danville, was shot to death on October 10 in the early morning on the 1000 block of South Smith Road in Urbana.
Read MoreSeveral months after addressing increasing gun violence in a community update, a new report on hiring reveals the Champaign police force is understaf
Read MoreResidents of the Holiday Park neighborhood in west Champaign have been experiencing an increase in gun incidents, and residents say sounds of gunfire
Read MoreFor many families and young adults living in Peoria’s South Side, gun violence is too often a part of life and something they’ve been fighting against
Read MoreThe national conversation around gun violence generally centers around mass shootings, school shootings and gang activity. These problems need to be a
Read MoreAt least 100 people died from gunfire over the past three years and at least 500 were wounded, according to data obtained from a sample of police depa
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