BOSTON – When the Fighting Illini men’s basketball team takes the court Thursday night in a Sweet 16 matchup, there will be two sets of extra eyes and ears in the crowd looking out for the safety of the players, coaches and fans. University of Illinois Police Department Assistant Chief Joe McCullough and Lieutenant James […]
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All clear after police investigate suspicious package
URBANA, Illinois – Campus was deemed safe Wednesday evening after University of Illinois Police investigated a suspicious package at Mumford Hall, 1301 W. Gregory Drive, Urbana. At about 5:43 p.m., a UIPD patrol officer was approached by an Illinois employee who reported that an unusual package was present near an entryway to the building. An […]
One arrested after two handguns recovered
URBANA, Illinois – Two loaded handguns were seized and a man was arrested Monday after a University of Illinois Police officer stopped a vehicle for an expired registration. The stop occurred at about 4:29 p.m. Monday near the intersection of Lincoln Avenue and California Street, Urbana. The driver, later identified as Jamario M. Cook, 31, […]
UIPD releases additional details in student death investigation
URBANA, Illinois – University of Illinois Police are continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding the Jan. 20 death of Akul Dhawan, a student at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. Information collected so far supports the initial belief that the death was accidental, and no foul play occurred. Mr. Dhawan, 18, was found deceased at about […]
University Police investigating student death
URBANA, Illinois – University of Illinois Police are investigating after an 18-year-old U. of I. student was found deceased Saturday morning in the 1200 block of West Nevada Street, Urbana. Preliminary information suggests that there was no foul play involved, and the death is initially believed to be accidental. The investigation is ongoing, and the […]
No shots fired, no injuries in armed person call
URBANA, Illinois – At 12:21 p.m. Saturday, University of Illinois Police responded to the I Hotel and Illinois Conference Center after it was reported that someone displayed a firearm during a dispute. No shots were fired, and no one was injured. People at the I Hotel, 1900 S. First St., Champaign, self-evacuated when they heard […]
Ballinger to lead U. of I. Division of Public Safety, serve as police chief
Ballinger was hired as a police officer in 2004. During his nearly 20-year tenure at Illinois, he has served in multiple leadership ranks and several special units, including as METRO SWAT commander, an instructor on appropriate use-of-force techniques, and as a field training instructor for new officers.
Kirby Avenue to close at 2 p.m. Friday
CHAMPAIGN, Illinois — Kirby Avenue between First and Fourth streets in Champaign will close at 2 p.m. Nov. 10 to accommodate activities related to the Fighting Illini football game. The street will reopen as usual following the football game on Saturday. Kickoff is scheduled for 11 a.m. The earlier-than-usual road closure on Friday is required […]
‘Stuff the Squad’ to benefit food bank
CHAMPAIGN, Illinois — Local police, including the University of Illinois Police Department, are holding a friendly competition as the holidays approach to put meals on the tables of local families. Departments are “competing” to see which can bring in the most food donations, all of which will go to the Eastern Illinois Foodbank. The University […]
One arrested in multiple burglary, theft cases
URBANA, Illinois – University of Illinois Police this week arrested a man believed to be involved in two residential burglaries just off campus and a theft on campus. James A. Algee, 56, no address provided, was arrested Monday following investigations into those three cases that occurred in October. Thorough investigation, including security camera video and […]