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September 25, 20230

Champaign and Urbana shootings fall since 2021 peak; cities pondering what preventive programs worked

In the past eight years, Champaign and Urbana witnessed a steep hike in gun violence and then a swift decline after 2021 — but the shootings still ha

September 13, 20230

Champaign gunshot detection tech not meeting expectations

On February 13 this year, a one-year pilot program began in Champaign with Raven gunshot detection technology. Records obtained in a Freedom of I

August 25, 20221

Of 50 victims, young minorities harmed most by flurry of Champaign gun violence

There were 50 lethal shootings in the city of Champaign between 2015 and the first half of 2022. Of those 50 victims, 15 were 20 years old or youn

December 20, 20210

Garden Hills residents feel ‘neglected’ by Champaign over years

For years, Garden Hills residents, property owners and advocates have been unsuccessfully pleading with the city of Champaign for improved living con

May 21, 20180

‘Down The Hill:’ Violence Often Rooted In Inequality

For 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

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Champaign and Urbana shootings fall since 2021 peak; cities pondering what preventive programs worked

Champaign gunshot detection tech not meeting expectations

Of 50 victims, young minorities harmed most by flurry of Champaign gun violence

Garden Hills residents feel ‘neglected’ by Champaign over years

‘Down The Hill:’ Violence Often Rooted In Inequality