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Former DPS sub accused of sexually assaulting 11-year-old student sentenced to 10 years

Former DPS sub accused of sexually assaulting 11-year-old student sentenced to 10 years

Updated Sep 25, 2025

Danville man sentenced for home invasion

Danville man sentenced for home invasion

Updated Sep 25, 2025

Champaign police seeking public's help in bank robbery investigation

Champaign police seeking public's help in bank robbery investigation

Updated Sep 24, 2025

The Champaign Police Department is seeking the community's assistance in investigating a bank robbery. Read moreChampaign police seeking public's help in bank robbery investigation

Ludlow man arrested for possessing child pornography

Ludlow man arrested for possessing child pornography

Updated Sep 24, 2025

LUDLOW, Ill. (WAND) — The Champaign County Sheriff's Office arrested a man after police said he admitted to having child sexual abuse material (CSAM) on Monday. Read moreLudlow man arrested for possessing child pornography

Decatur man charged with killing puppy agrees to plea deal

Decatur man charged with killing puppy agrees to plea deal

Updated Sep 23, 2025

A Decatur man charged with killing a puppy after it had defecated on the floor of his apartment will serve prison time. Read moreDecatur man charged with killing puppy agrees to plea deal

Multiple arrests made in Taylorville narcotics investigation

Multiple arrests made in Taylorville narcotics investigation

Updated Sep 19, 2025

Police: Springfield man arrested for knife threat in Walgreens bathroom

Police: Springfield man arrested for knife threat in Walgreens bathroom

Updated Sep 19, 2025

Lanphier High School assistant principal accused of battering student

Lanphier High School assistant principal accused of battering student

Updated Sep 18, 2025

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) - A District 186 staff member was arrested for battery on campus. Read moreLanphier High School assistant principal accused of battering student

Illinois assistant principal among 3 killed in ‘domestic-related' shooting near school

Illinois assistant principal among 3 killed in ‘domestic-related' shooting near school

Updated Sep 18, 2025

An assistant principal in Berwyn, Illinois was among three people killed in a shooting near a middle school. Read moreIllinois assistant principal among 3 killed in ‘domestic-related' shooting near school

Champaign man sentenced to 60 years for 2023 murder

Champaign man sentenced to 60 years for 2023 murder

Updated Sep 17, 2025

A Champaign man will spend 60 years in prison after a jury convicted him of murder this summer. Read moreChampaign man sentenced to 60 years for 2023 murder

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Bryan Kohberger to plead guilty to killing 4 University of Idaho students

Bryan Kohberger to plead guilty to killing 4 University of Idaho students

12-year-old killed by drunk driver in Decatur Sunday night

12-year-old killed by drunk driver in Decatur Sunday night

1 hurt, 1 arrested in Iroquois County shooting

1 hurt, 1 arrested in Iroquois County shooting

Mattoon man found shot and killed in Cowden, suspect arrested

Mattoon man found shot and killed in Cowden, suspect arrested

Danville man sentenced for attacking older person

Danville man sentenced for attacking older person

Updated Sep 17, 2025

A Danville man has been sentenced for attacking a person over the age of 60. Read moreDanville man sentenced for attacking older person

Authorities investigating after $10k in goods stolen from Moweaqua Golf Course

Authorities investigating after $10k in goods stolen from Moweaqua Golf Course

Updated Sep 15, 2025

Christian County authorities are looking for answers after over $10,000 in merchandise and cash were stolen from Moweaqua Golf Course earlier this month. Read moreAuthorities investigating after $10k in goods stolen from Moweaqua Golf Course

Danville felon sentenced for having machine gun

Danville felon sentenced for having machine gun

Updated Sep 15, 2025

A man has been sentenced to having a machine gun in Danville. Read moreDanville felon sentenced for having machine gun

Coroner identifies man killed in Rantoul stabbing

Coroner identifies man killed in Rantoul stabbing

Updated Sep 15, 2025

An Urbana man who was killed in a Rantoul stabbing has been identified. Read moreCoroner identifies man killed in Rantoul stabbing

1 man hospitalized in Decatur after being shot in feet

1 man hospitalized in Decatur after being shot in feet

Updated Sep 17, 2025

One man was hospitalized after being shot late Wednesday morning in Decatur. Read more1 man hospitalized in Decatur after being shot in feet

Sheriff's office: Investigation shows Forsyth couple's deaths were murder, suicide

Sheriff's office: Investigation shows Forsyth couple's deaths were murder, suicide

Updated Sep 10, 2025

The deaths of a Forsyth couple have been ruled to be a murder, suicide, the Macon County Sheriff's Office says. Read moreSheriff's office: Investigation shows Forsyth couple's deaths were murder, suicide

Taylorville man sentenced after 2024 child pornography arrest

Taylorville man sentenced after 2024 child pornography arrest

Updated Sep 10, 2025

TAYLORVILLE, Ill. (WAND) — A Taylorville man who was arrested on child pornography charges in May of 2024 has been sentenced to 14 years in prison. Read moreTaylorville man sentenced after 2024 child pornography arrest

Woman arrested after making a bomb threat in Charleston

Woman arrested after making a bomb threat in Charleston

Updated Sep 9, 2025

A woman is in custody after police say she made a bomb threat in Charleston. Read moreWoman arrested after making a bomb threat in Charleston

Repeat armed felon sentenced to 9 years in IDOC; caught running from police

Repeat armed felon sentenced to 9 years in IDOC; caught running from police

Updated Sep 9, 2025

A Danville man was sentenced to nine years in prison after being caught running from police back in June. Read moreRepeat armed felon sentenced to 9 years in IDOC; caught running from police

Springfield PD release body cam footage, detaining a man accused of animal cruelty

Springfield PD release body cam footage, detaining a man accused of animal cruelty

Updated Sep 8, 2025

Body cam footage released Monday night shows the moment Springfield police pepper-sprayed and arrested a man. Read moreSpringfield PD release body cam footage, detaining a man accused of animal cruelty

1 man in serious condition following shooting in Urbana

1 man in serious condition following shooting in Urbana

Updated Sep 8, 2025

One man is hospitalized in serious condition following a shooting Monday afternoon in Urbana. Read more1 man in serious condition following shooting in Urbana

Update: 2 firefighters stabbed during Champaign call released from hospital

Update: 2 firefighters stabbed during Champaign call released from hospital

Updated Sep 10, 2025

Three first responders who were seriously hurt while trying to help someone experiencing a mental health crisis in Champaign have all been released from the hospital. Read moreUpdate: 2 firefighters stabbed during Champaign call released from hospital

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Jacksonville man sentenced to 40 years for Beardstown murder

Jacksonville man sentenced to 40 years for Beardstown murder

Updated Sep 8, 2025

A man from Jacksonville was sentenced to 40 years in prison on Monday, for a murder in Beardstown. Read moreJacksonville man sentenced to 40 years for Beardstown murder

Police: 1 sent to the hospital after home invasion in Danville, 19-year-old arrested

Police: 1 sent to the hospital after home invasion in Danville, 19-year-old arrested

Updated Sep 5, 2025

A 19-year-old resident of Danville was arrested on charges of home invasion and aggravated battery on Thursday. Read morePolice: 1 sent to the hospital after home invasion in Danville, 19-year-old arrested

Fight over DNA evidence continues in Karyn Hearn Slover murder case

Fight over DNA evidence continues in Karyn Hearn Slover murder case

Updated Sep 4, 2025

The battle over evidence continues in the reopened Karyn Hearn Slover murder case. Read moreFight over DNA evidence continues in Karyn Hearn Slover murder case

Macon man enters plea after pointing gun at police, stealing squad car

Macon man enters plea after pointing gun at police, stealing squad car

Updated Sep 4, 2025

A man shot and arrested by police after stealing a squad car and pointing a shotgun at officers has agreed to a plea deal. Read moreMacon man enters plea after pointing gun at police, stealing squad car

Police: Threat made against Taylorville Junior High School was unfounded

Police: Threat made against Taylorville Junior High School was unfounded

Updated Sep 4, 2025

Taylorville police conducted a forensic analysis of a phone and conducted interviews after becoming aware of a threat made against the school on social media. Read morePolice: Threat made against Taylorville Junior High School was unfounded

Decatur woman enters plea deal after dead dogs found in her home

Decatur woman enters plea deal after dead dogs found in her home

Updated Sep 4, 2025

Angela Powell, 28, was arrested after two dead dogs were found in her home. Read moreDecatur woman enters plea deal after dead dogs found in her home

DPD: Woman shot while attending vigil

DPD: Woman shot while attending vigil

Updated Sep 3, 2025

A 48-year-old woman was shot in the leg while driving to a vigil for a recent homicide victim in Decatur. Read moreDPD: Woman shot while attending vigil

Man shot to death in Decatur identified

Man shot to death in Decatur identified

Updated Sep 3, 2025

DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) - A man was shot to death in Decatur on Labor Day, according to the Decatur Police Department. Read moreMan shot to death in Decatur identified

Man arraigned on first degree murder charges for stabbing death of Decatur mother

Man arraigned on first degree murder charges for stabbing death of Decatur mother

Updated Sep 2, 2025

A Decatur murder suspect on the run for more than a week appears before a Macon County Judge for the first time. Read moreMan arraigned on first degree murder charges for stabbing death of Decatur mother

Jacksonville PD arrest man wanted in Mexico, Missouri

Jacksonville PD arrest man wanted in Mexico, Missouri

Updated Sep 2, 2025

Jacksonville police arrested a man Friday who was wanted in Mexico, Missouri. Read moreJacksonville PD arrest man wanted in Mexico, Missouri

Police: Man attacked Amtrak employee, Illinois Terminal security while onboard train

Police: Man attacked Amtrak employee, Illinois Terminal security while onboard train

Updated Sep 2, 2025

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WAND) - A man was arrested and accused of attacking an Amtrak employee and a member of the Illinois Terminal security staff while onboard an Amtrak train. Read morePolice: Man attacked Amtrak employee, Illinois Terminal security while onboard train

Decatur shooting leaves 1 man hurt

Decatur shooting leaves 1 man hurt

Updated Sep 2, 2025

DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) - A man was found shot in Decatur Monday night, according to the Decatur Police Department. Read moreDecatur shooting leaves 1 man hurt

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