University Police investigating reported sexual assault

CHAMPAIGN, Illinois — University of Illinois Police officers responded to 57 E. Springfield Ave., Champaign, at 6:46 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 23, to investigate a sexual assault reported earlier that morning. While attempting to make contact at the property, a house that was supposed to be vacant and is scheduled for demolition, officers observed several individuals […]

Campus Safety Notice – Aggravated Assault

Dear campus community member: We are informing you of a crime that has recently occurred in the campus area so you have the information you need to take the appropriate precautions. This Campus Safety Notice is issued in accordance with a federal law requiring universities to disclose information about crime to aid in the prevention of similar crimes and to assist in the […]

Illinois Division of Public Safety and Illini Athletics to Provide Upgraded Security at Memorial Stadium Entrances

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. – The University of Illinois Division of Public Safety and the Division of Intercollegiate Athletics (DIA) have added walk-through metal detection systems to all Memorial Stadium entrances, it was jointly announced. With season tickets sold out for the first time in more than 20 years, record crowds are expected, and keeping fans safe is […]

Fake concert tickets

A U. of I. student was scammed out of $300 when attempting to purchase Tyler the Creator concert tickets. The student was contacted by an unknown individual on GroupMe purporting to be a University of Illinois student. After sending the money via Apple Cash, the unknown individual suspended all communications with the student.

Dating scam

A U. of I. student was targeted in an online dating scam. The student reported meeting a woman on an online dating website. Their conversation then moved to WhatsApp, where the woman agreed to meet up with the student and give him a back massage for $200. Once the student arrived at the meeting spot, […]