You have permission to edit this article. 850 Broadmeadow Rd., Rantoul, IL 61866 +1 (217)892-2155 Website WKIO 107.9 Classic Hits 2101 Fox Drive , Champaign, IL 61820 +1 (217)351-5300 Shields Automart of Paxton, Inc 580 John St,. DANVILLE, Ill. (WCIA) A Champaign man has been convicted for his role in the murder of two men in Danville more than five years ago. RELATED Upon arrival, police discovered a home had been struck by multiple gunshots. Daniel E. Hoffman appeared before Ford County Judge Matt Fitton on Tuesday on a charge of aggravated battery with a firearm, a Class X felony. An Illinois homeowner was arrested Monday evening in connection with the shooting death of a home invader, police said. Champaign Police were dispatched at 5:33 p.m. on January 5, 2023, to the 1200 block of Garden Hills Drive for a report of a Shooting with Injuries. A standoff with an armed robbery suspect holed up in a Rantoul motel Tuesday morning with the mans death. WCIA 3 crews on scene confirmed with the fire department that heavy smoke was coming from the building. URBANA A Champaign man who allegedly had a loaded gun and cannabis in a car at the same time has been charged as a Class X felon. According to the release, police negotiators spent about six hours trying to persuade the suspect to give himself up. Crews were originally called to the area by a passerby for the report of a smoke detector sounding. Police said Victor M. Hurtado is wanted for possessing a gun despite being a previously convicted felon. There are fewer freight trains using the Canadian National tracks, but they are longer, resulting in longer delays for fire and ambulance services needing to get to the east side of the village. Decarlo S. Douglas, 34, of. Sunshine and clouds mixed. Drama Continues: Mark Croy Out at Schlarman Academy/DIOCESE RELEASES LETTER, SAVE SCHLARMAN Community Meeting Called by Schlarman Academy Parents; Mon Feb 27th, 7 PM, at Fischer, UPDATE: Indiana State Police Investigating an Officer-Involved Shooting in Vermillion County. A standoff with an armed robbery suspect holed up in a Rantoul motel Tuesday morning with the man's death. ADVERTISEMENT We're told the suspect was rendered aid and was transported to Carle Hospital where he died. One of Editor & Publishers 10 That Do It Right 2021. Often it can take weeks or months for video to come out. With COVID variants (Delta Variant) get your booster shot and coronavirus vaccination today at CVS. Finally, police used gas to try to force the man out. Rantoul Police have released very few details so far. I immediately PAXTON A Rantoul 17-year-old is being held in McLean County after being arraigned Tuesday for allegedly shooting a woman in the head in Paxton. February 28, 2023. The incident is under investigation. The weather service issued a thunderstorm warning for Hoopeston, Rossville and Gifford until 11:15 a.m.. Tornado, moments ago, in far W Champaign, IL. Rantoul Schools. 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. Avery Falconer, 33, whose last known address was on Kimberly Drive, pleaded guilty Monday before Judge Randy Rosenbaum to failure to return from furlough. Rantoul Police Chief Anthony Brown said it's a tragedy for the community. UPDATE: Tornado watch issued until 3 p.m. If he fails at any aspect of the sentence in the juvenile system, designed to allow him to serve less time, he will have to serve a 10-year sentence as adult. They located a 24-year-old man inside a []. High around 50F. #ILwx pic.twitter.com/UnjrabIK0L. The News-Gazette mobile app brings you the latest local breaking news, updates, and more. The suspect . He said he is not optimistic about his chances of getting bills introduced by downstate Republican passed in a Democrat-controlled General Assembly, but if nothing else, he wants to raise awareness of the needs of our district. The coroner determined he died from a gunshot wound that perforated the femoral artery in his leg. Upon arrival, officers located a 40-year-old Champaign man with a potentially life-threatening gunshot [], New Technology Has Aided Police in 54 Police Investigations CHAMPAIGN The City of Champaign is pleased to share details about the effectiveness of Automated License Plate Reader (ALPR) technology in addressing felony crimes in our community. 'Love for Liam' fundraiser for man shot in head set Sunday in Champaign Liam Gasser's mother, Terry von Thaden, said her son is now back at their home in Urbana, which she called a "very, very. Demarko L. Brown, 33, who listed an address in the 2100 block of West White Street, was arraigned Tuesday on charges of armed violence and unlawful use of a weapon by a felon. Click here to see our subscription options. THIS IDENTIFICATION REPORT IS FROM THE CHAMPAIGN COUNTY CORONERS OFFICE: Champaign County Coroner Duane Northrup is releasing the identity of the male involved in a shooting incident in Rantoul, Illinois on the night of February 6, 2023. on Schedule your flu shot ahead of time so you can get in and out faster. And Isaac B. Medler, 21, of Paxton, who was arrested Feb. 18 on a Ford County warrant for failure to appear in court for burglary. SPRINGFIELD State Rep. Mike Marron, R-Fithian, has filed three bills totaling $22.5 million for infrastructure projects in Rantoul, rural Danville and Savoy. 1807 S Neil St (at Fox Drive), Champaign, IL 61820, 3354 Big Pine Trl Ste C, Champaign, IL 61822. The police department was contacted by a local hospital about the victim. He was pronounced dead at Carle Hospital at 12:43 PM. Winds NNW at 10 to 15 mph. Take cover in these area.". He can be reached at dhinton@news-gazette.com. The teen was among four people who had been arrested as of Tuesday as part of the Paxton Police Departments investigation into the shooting. Marron said the money would go for the extension of water and wastewater services. Marron said Rantoul Village Administrator Scott Eisenhauer indicated that when the state agreed to help fund construction of the new campus, there would be funds available to demolish the old buildings. Personnel from the Champaign Police and Fire Departments immediately rendered [], The Champaign Police Department worked in 2022 to promote public safety, prevent and solve crime, and strengthen community relationships. DUPO, Ill. -- A southern Illinois police officer was critical but stable Monday a day after being wounded while responding to a report of a man shot to death, authorities said. Smoke was coming from the roof of a single-family home. High Resolution Photos Available! Click here to see our subscription options. On Oct. 24, 2021, at approximately 1:13 p.m., Champaign Police responded to the area of Town Center Boulevard and North Prospect Avenue for the report of a shooting with injuries. Appearing in Ford County Circuit Court in the custody of the McLean County Juvenile Detention Center, the Rantoul teen identified in court records as 17-year-old Daniel E. Hoffman was arraigned by Judge Matt Fitton, who appointed Public Defender Harvey Welch to represent him and set a preliminary hearing for 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 7. Calls are routed to a third-party national call center that receives your information, completes a tips information form, and then passes the information to the appropriate law enforcement agency. Mon Feb 13, 2023 8:12 PM EST. You have permission to edit this article. Winds NE at 10 to 15 mph.. Anyone with information about the incident is asked to contact Paxton police at 217-379-4315 or Ford County Crime Stoppers at 217-379-2109. Rantoul, IL 61866 Phone: 217-892-6800 Email Us Helpful Links. The Department set three key priorities for the year: reducing gun violence, increasing community engagement, and addressing quality of life concerns in Champaign. So far, the Illinois Department of Military Affairs has not come through. When the now-17-year-old girl was sentenced in mid-January for disorderly conduct, Judge Anna Benjamin set a remission hearing for Monday to assess her progress on probation. No residents were injured in the. Douglas W. Baker, 52, pleaded guilty in October to aggravated criminal sexual abuse. The victim remains in serious condition. Lee was taken to Carle Hospital in Urbana where he was pronounced dead a short time later. While officers were investigating, a physical encounter took place with an armed male and shots were fired. Raoul said that on Sept. []. In a rare move, Rantoul police quickly released video of the incident. By continuing to browse or by clicking "Accept," you agree to our site's privacy policy. The building is located across Ambucs Park on University Avenue. Low 31F. Daniel E. Hoffman, 17, appeared before. He then left the area. A Champaign County sheriffs deputy spotted the car southbound on U.S. 45 about noon, where it attempted to turn on to the ramp to westbound Interstate 74 but was going so fast that it went into the grass and stopped. The man who was killed was identified as 21-year-old Azaan Lee. Baker was given credit on his sentence for 202 days already served in the county jail. RANTOUL, Ill. (WAND) The Rantoul Police Department has released the names of the officers involved in a shooting on Monday night. Champaign Police recovered seven shell casings from the scene. ! Champaign and Rantoul police say in a joint news release that the suspect was shot by a Champaign police officer, after a morning-long standoff at the Rantoul Days Inn. Pick the brain of veteran News-Gazette columnist Tom Kacich and veteran WDWS/WHMS radio personality Kathy Reiser. Citizens are reminded that information submitted to Crime Stoppers is completely anonymous. Arrested on preliminary charges of aggravated discharge of a firearm and vehicular invasion were Patrick M. Briggs, 19, the son of Johanna Cowart-Williams, 42, who was killed inside the home she shares with Briggs in the 1200 block of West Church Street, Urbana; William Laws, 22, and Teron Laws, 20, both of Atlanta; and a 15-year-old male. He began his law enforcement career in 1993 with the Polk County Sheriffs Office in Des Moines, Iowa, before accepting a position with the Chicago Police Department in 1995. At 10:06 a.m. NWS said the tornado threat had shifted northeast of Champaign and Urbana. The shooting occurred around 8:30 p.m. Feb. 18 in the 600 block of North American Street, near Chestnut Street, on Paxtons north side, Cornett said. While officers investigated the vehicle, a physical encounter occurred with an armed male when shots were fired. His email is jrossow@news-gazette.com. High 64F. Illinois State Police are leading a multi-jurisdictional team in an investigation. He was treated and released from the hospital. Partly cloudy. This is, simply, an elegant revolver. Suggest one. Read the News-Gazette on your mobile device just as it appears in print. Storm continues to move northeast. Its not been fulfilled. Hurtado [], URBANA, Ill. (WCIA) The Urbana Police Department is asking for help in identifying a pair of thieves who stole from a store in the area. Three people are believed to be responsible: a female []. At 8:57 am, NWS said the tornado threat had been lifted northeast of Champaign and Urbana but continued for Thomasboro and Gifford. Chicago Comments Tell friends Coroner Duane Northrup identified the man as Azaan Lee, 21 of Champaign. Authorities say Rantoul police located a suspected stolen vehicle parked in the 300 block of Belle Avenue Monday night. Rantoul Police Chief Anthony Brown said it's a tragedy for the community. RANTOUL, Ill. (WCIA) The Champaign County Coroner released on Tuesday the name of a man who was shot and killed in an officer-involved shooting in Rantoul Monday night. Rebecca "Becky . Police said they grabbed the woman, but she was able to resist them, and they kept running to the south. However, NWS continues to monitor additional storms southwest near Champaign. CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) The Champaign Police Department released a statement that a Champaign man has been arrested in connection with an October 2021 shooting at Town Center Boulevard and North Prospect Avenue. Chance of rain 100%. Urbana, IL 61801, 217-333-7300 Brown said his department wants to be as transparent as possible. []. The group is expected to appear in court Wednesday. URBANA A Champaign man who admitted he failed to show up for a prison sentence when he was supposed to has had another three years tacked on to that sentence. Partly to mostly cloudy. willamfm@illinois.edu Preliminary resultsfrom an autopsy conducted today at the Champaign County Regional Autopsy Facility indicate Mr. Lee died from a gunshot wound to the left leg that perforated the left femoral artery. Caller ID tracking is not utilized by Crime Stoppers, and conversations are not recorded. Location & Map. Fire Chief Chad Smith said the blaze damaged four apartments in an eightplex apartment building 1200 Falcon Way, 900 block of North Maplewood Drive. Arrangements can be made for information to be shared privately. On January 3, 2023, Champaign Police were dispatched at 1:54 a.m. to the 2400 block of N. Neil Street for a report of a Shooting with Injury. Rantoul Police were investigating a stolen vehicle when an officer was involved in an incident where shots were fired. 21-year-old Azaan Lee of Champaign was hit by gunfire [] Subscribe to our newsletters to get updates about Illinois Public Media's role in giving voice The News-Gazette mobile app brings you the latest local breaking news, updates, and more. Henry was flown to Indianapolis with CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) Champaign County Crime Stoppers is asking the public for help in solving a retail theft of iPhones that happened last year. Marshals Service in the Northern District of Indiana. The News-Gazette mobile app brings you the latest local breaking news, updates, and more. A release from Rantoul police said officers were sent to the 600 block of Autumn Fields Lane about 11:45 a.m. and found a home struck by multiple bullets. We're told the armed male fled on foot and eventually lost consciousness. At 8:50 a.m., there was a report of a tornado on the west side of Champaign. CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) Champaign County Crime Stoppers is asking for help in locating a 26-year-old Champaign man with an active warrant for his arrest. Police then responded to the 600 block N. American St., where a pistol was found. High 51F. 21 Northwestern 62, Oil spilled when turbine crashed down near Paxton. Pick the brain of veteran News-Gazette columnist Tom Kacich and veteran WDWS/WHMS radio personality Kathy Reiser. Preliminary autopsy results show he died from a gunshot wound to his leg. 3354 Big Pine Trl Ste C, Champaign, IL 61822, 1807 S Neil St (at Fox Drive), Champaign, IL 61820. At 9:07 a.m., NWS said it received a report of a funnel cloud on the east edge of Rantoul as the storm continued to move northeast. RANTOUL Four people related to a woman who was murdered early Tuesday in west Urbana are in police custody after a house in Rantoul was riddled with gunfire. The National Weather Service in Lincoln said at 9:15 a.m. that the tornado warning issued earlier this morning for northern parts of Champaign County had expired. A second tornado was recently observed in that area. The tracks run parallel to U.S. 45 through Savoy. Our new Privacy Policy will go into effect on January 1st, 2023. Shes doing fine, Cornett said Tuesday. Shortly after, police were notified that a 19-year-old male arrived at a local hospital by personal transport with a life-threatening gunshot wound and was taken into surgery. Anyone wishing to remain anonymous may also submit tips to Crime Stoppers by phone at: 217-373-8477 (TIPS); online at 373tips.com; or the P3 Tips mobile app. Flu shots are offered at the CVS Pharmacy at 1205 E. Grove St. Rantoul, IL 61866. Stay current with all the latest and breaking news about, Looking for a source we don't already have? Follow the link to read our updated Privacy Policy. Upon arrival, officers located a 12-year-old male victim in a vehicle [], A Champaign man has been arrested following an investigation into a January 2023 homicide on Garden Hills Drive. Read the News-Gazette on your mobile device just as it appears in print. On February 26, 2022, at approximately 4:54 p.m., Champaign Police responded to the 1500 block of West Kirby Avenue for reports of shots fired. Champaign Police ask that anyone who has additional information please contact police at 217-351-4545. Read More Witnesses reported seeing shots from a small white vehicle that pulled in front of the home. Deric D. Alford, 31, who listed an address in the 1300 block of North Neil Street, was arraigned Monday for robbery, alleging that on Jan. 18 or 19, he cornered a former co-worker in that mans Champaign home and ordered him to hand over his phone and the password for it. We have this very important need.. Marron files legislation totaling $22.5 million for projects in Savoy, Danville, Rantoul, Russia claims Ukraine crossborder sabotage raid; Kyiv denies, At Gabon talks, a debate on who pays to save world's forests, Greece: Grim train search moves 'centimeter by centimeter', G20 talks end in India with no consensus on Ukraine war, The Carters: What you know may be wrong (or not quite right), Good Morning, Illini Nation: The lowdown on Michigan. Matt Barnes, meteorologist for the National Weather Service at Lincoln, said two tornadoes were reported in the Champaign area and one near Paxton. Upon arrival, officers located a 21-year-old male victim from Champaign suffering from life-threatening gunshot wounds to the chest. Winds ENE at 20 to 30 mph. The storm was moving northeast at 50 mph. Upon arrival, officers located a 21-year-old male victim from Champaign suffering from life-threatening gunshot wounds to the chest. | Cornett previously said a pistol had been recovered at the scene. 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Our Hometown Champaign man accused of forcing way into ex-girlfriend's home, attacking her. And while trains have not been a significant problem, they have caused enough delay at times that the Savoy Fire Department initiated a study not to exceed $73,000 on what fire services it would need in the growing community. A release from Rantoul police said officers were sent to the 600 block of Autumn Fields Lane about 11:45 a.m. and found a home struck by multiple bullets. Authorities are withholding the mans name, being withheld pending notification of family. On January 5, 2023, Champaign Police were dispatched at 5:33 p.m. to the 1200 block of Garden Hills Drive for a report of a Shooting with Injuries. There were no reports of damage. THIS IDENTIFICATION REPORT IS FROM THE CHAMPAIGN COUNTY CORONER'S OFFICE: Champaign County Coroner Duane Northrup is releasing the identity of the male involved in a shooting incident in Rantoul, Illinois on the night of February 6, 2023. When arrested, he will be booked into jail on a $100,000 bond. One of Editor & Publishers 10 That Do It Right 2021. This struck a nerve personally now that I have a daughter of my own. Marron said he was first approached about it by former Village President Joan Dykstra. Days after Illinois police found a nurse and mother of three gunned down in her Quincy home, they served a search warrant at the house of her estranged husband roughly a mile away. He told officers that he was there to see a friend living in the area. URBANA A Champaign man has been given the opportunity to escape a conviction for selling cannabis last fall. One little girl read to Cooper to calm. Its a huge limit right now. Kimberly D. Cross was arrested Monday on a warrant issued last month after she was charged with stealing from a former employer. Baker admitted that between May and June, he touched a girl under the age of 18 in a sexual manner for his own arousal. BEVERLY The City Council passed new rules Monday night to limit the height of new buildings on Rantoul and Cabot streets amid growing concern about the pace and size of development in the city. The suspect was then transported to Carle Hospital where the suspect died. The incident occurred near W. Belle Ave. and N. Ohio Ave. and aid was given to the suspect by officers and emergency personnel. Upon arrival, officers located a 27-year-old Champaign man and were interviewing him regarding a battery incident when they saw that he was bleeding. URBANA, IL. Crews responded to the 1200 block of Park Terrace Lane at 5:21 a.m. The victim remains in serious condition. RANTOUL, Ill. (WCIA) The Rantoul Police Department released on Thursday the names of two of its officers who were involved in a shooting death on Monday. Now, shes fighting to keep his memory []. Becoming windy. Preston Sullivan, 17, had originally been charged as an adult with a more serious count of aggravated battery with a firearm. State Rep. Mike Marron, R-Fithian, has filed a bill to appropriate up to $10 million in state funds to a project to create an underpass for Curtis Road beneath the Canadian National railroad tracks in Savoy, shown above in March 2018. The shooting victim, whose name has not been released, sustained a gunshot wound to her head and was taken that night to Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana, from where she was released a day or two later, Cornett said. 1807 S Neil St (at Fox Drive), Champaign, IL 61820, 3354 Big Pine Trl Ste C, Champaign, IL 61822. Having a new therapy dog has given the kindergartners at Broadmeadow Elementary a sense of responsibility as one waters Cooper, others pet him, while some help to lead him down the hall. Through these efforts, Champaign Police reported a 50.2% reduction in shooting incidents in [], Champaign Police were dispatched at 1:54 a.m. on January 3, 2023, to the 2400 Block of N. Neil Street for a report of a Shooting with Injury. CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WAND) - A passerby called the fire department after seeing a Champaign house on fire early Sunday morning. Even as the technology was being installed, ALPRs proved to be highly effective investigative tools and aided Champaign [], Champaign Police were dispatched at 8:50 p.m. on February 12, 2023, to the 2000 Block of Cynthia Drive to assist medical providers already on scene. URBANA A Champaign man who allegedly robbed a friend of cash electronically is due back in court in April. Officers were called to a home in the 1300 block of Abram Dr. in. A Champaign man has been arrested following an investigation into an October 2021 shooting incident. Its something weve got to address.. The United States Marshals Service Northern District of Indiana arrested McCubbins around noon on Tuesday. Officer Jose Aceves and Officer Rikki McComas have been put. Samuel I. Bellettiere, 24, who listed an address in the 500 block of Breen Drive, was sentenced Monday to two years of first-offender probation after pleading guilty before Judge Roger Webber to possession with intent to deliver cannabis. Suspect dead in Rantoul officer-involved shooting, ISP leading investigation Lee approached officers while they were speaking with the reporting person. This is a piece of modern history for the serious collector and Python aficionado. Four arrested in apparent retaliatory shooting in Rantoul, Russia claims Ukraine crossborder sabotage raid; Kyiv denies, At Gabon talks, a debate on who pays to save world's forests, Greece: Grim train search moves 'centimeter by centimeter', G20 talks end in India with no consensus on Ukraine war, The Carters: What you know may be wrong (or not quite right), Good Morning, Illini Nation: The lowdown on Michigan. Dave Hinton is editor of The News-Gazette's Our County section and former editor of the Rantoul Press. Find Same Day Walk-In COVID vaccines at 1205 E. Grove St., Rantoul, IL 61866. Cloudy skies with periods of rain developing overnight. At the time, it was unclear if Lee was involved in the theft of the vehicle. Its been three weeks since Azaan Lee ended up dead after an encounter with Rantoul police. On Feb. 19, Chief Cornett reported that a 19-year-old from Danville was recovering in the hospital after being shot in the head in Paxton the day before. I had the opportunity to reconnect with a friend who has been raising three children, two being young ladies. Low 37F. RANTOUL, Ill. (WCIA) At around 11:30 p.m. last night Rantoul Police were investigating a stolen vehicle when an officer was involved in an incident where shots were fired. Rainfall around a half an inch. Chance of rain 100%. At 8:50 a.m., there was a report of a tornado on the west side of Champaign. The two suspects were captured on the stores security cameras as they were leaving. Shortly after, police were notified that a 19-year-old male arrived at a local hospital by personal transport with a life-threatening gunshot wound and was taken into surgery. The underpass project has been on Savoys wish list for years. Do not miss your chance at this beautiful revolver. One of the girls was a victim of gun violence that transpired over the summer. 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