Champaign shootings spread to westward neighborhoods over years, fueled by recent surge in gun violence
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Champaign shootings spread to westward neighborhoods over years, fueled by recent surge in gun violence

CHAMPAIGN — Gun violence in Champaign has steadily marched westward over the past three years as shootings have increased in neighborhoods north and south of West Springfield Avenue, especially in or near several apartment complexes, according to a review of police data over the past seven years by CU-CitizenAccess.org. Three of the four top blocks…

217 Today: Wednesday, Dec. 22, 2021

217 Today: Wednesday, Dec. 22, 2021

Wednesday, Dec. 22, 2021 Today’s headlines: Electric utility Commonwealth Edison says it’ll voluntarily issue a $21 million refund to customers after it admitted former executives and lobbyists engaged in a years-long bribery scheme. With colder months ahead, there’s more farmers can do to protect their fields for future seasons.  The Champaign City Council voted Tuesday night to…