‘Lived his life with such purpose’: Family of state trooper killed in line of duty announces funeral plans
The family of fallen state trooper Clay Carns say they “mourn the loss of their treasured husband, father, son, brother, uncle, and friend.”
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State trooper killed after driver violates Scott’s Law
An Illinois State trooper was killed in an accident earlier this week after a driver violated Scott’s Law.
Funeral Held For Slain Champaign Police Officer
DECATUR – An estimated 2,000 friends, family and police officers filled a church in Decatur Wednesday for the funeral of Champaign Police Officer Chris Oberheim. He was killed last week while answering a domestic disturbance call. The funeral was closed to the public and the news media. But the public was encouraged to come out
Funeral Service And Procession Confirmed For Champaign Officer
CHAMPAIGN – A police officer killed in the line of duty will be laid to rest on Wednesday according to the Champaign Police Department. Officer Chris Oberheim was shot on May 19 during an apartment complex shootout. A second officer, Jeffrey Creel, was wounded by the alleged suspect as the officers responded to a report
Procession For Fallen Officer To Begin Thursday at 1pm
URBANA – A procession for fallen Champaign officer Chris Oberheim will wind through Central Illinois on Thursday afternoon. The Champaign Police Department said the procession will begin at 1:00 p.m. at the Champaign County Coroner’s Office on Art Bartell Road in Urbana. It will proceed down Main and Vine Streets to University Avenue. From there