Winter weather preparedness
URBANA, Illinois - Dangerously cold weather will impact Champaign-Urbana this weekend. An arctic front will push through Central Illinois on Thursday, Jan. 22, bringing extreme cold. Champaign-Urbana is expected to see wind chills of -20°F (-29°C) on Friday and -14°F (-26°C) on Saturday. Following the arctic front, a winter storm will bring snow to the area on Saturday, Jan. 24, and Sunday, Jan. 25, with the potential for more than 4 inches of snowfall. It is strongly advised to remain indoors this weekend, especially on Friday and Saturday, when the wind chill is lowest. If you must leave your [...]
University Police squad car struck in hit and run accident
URBANA, Illinois – A vehicle traveling the wrong way on a one-way street struck a police patrol vehicle and a pedestrian Saturday morning. At approximately 2:12 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 20, a University of Illinois Police officer was on routine patrol near Green Street in Urbana when a vehicle traveling on Mathews Street struck the front end of the squad car. After striking the squad car, the vehicle also struck a pedestrian in the crosswalk on the north side of Mathews Street before coming to rest on the sidewalk. The pedestrian was transported by ambulance to Carle Hospital and later succumbed [...]
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 fleeing the building. Additional UIPD officers responded to assist, and police stopped two individuals who had run from the house. They reported that multiple people remained inside and that weapons might be present. Due to the potential presence of weapons and additional individuals inside, officers [...]
University of Illinois Police arrest suspect in shooting near campus
CHAMPAIGN, Illinois — An 18-year-old Urbana man was arrested Monday morning for his role in an Oct. 18 shooting just off campus that left another person seriously injured. Immediately following the incident near Fifth and Green streets, Champaign, UIPD officers and detectives quickly developed suspect information by obtaining eyewitness accounts and video footage provided by local citizens. The Illinois State Police assisted in gathering evidence at the scene. Based on the investigation, UIPD detectives obtained an arrest warrant for Decoven Stephens, 18, of Urbana, and a search warrant for his residence. Both warrants were executed on October 20, 2025, with [...]
UIPD investigating shooting near Green and Fifth streets
CHAMPAIGN, Illinois — At approximately 12:26 a.m. on October 18, 2025, the University of Illinois Police Department (UIPD) responded to reports of gunfire near the intersection of Green and Fifth Streets in Champaign. Officers arrived on scene within about a minute and discovered one male victim suffering from gunshot wounds. An Illini-Alert was issued at 12:29 a.m., advising the public to avoid the area. UIPD officers flooded the search area, but the suspect was not located. The victim received immediate medical attention and was transported to Carle Hospital, where he underwent surgery and is still receiving medical care. UIPD Crime [...]