
Teen boy, man hurt after two weekend shootings in Champaign
Police are looking for the shooter and motive for both incidents. Anyone who has information is asked to contact the Champaign Police Department.

Police are looking for the shooter and motive for both incidents. Anyone who has information is asked to contact the Champaign Police Department.

Beckstrom and Wolfe were shot Wednesday just blocks from the White House while deployed as part of President Donald Trump’s crime-fighting plan that federalized D.C. police.

Authorities said the shooter was involved in a “high degree of pre-attack planning,” and investigators found ammunition with anti-ICE messaging at the scene.

CHAMPAIGN – Illinois Public Media is committed to discussions about decreasing gun violence in Champaign-Urbana. Last year, we launched our News, Brews, and Beatz series of conversations. Our next event is Monday, February 21 at 6:00 p.m. Illinois Public Media News Director Reginald Hardwick, who co-moderates these discussions, previewed Monday’s conversation with Morning Edition host

CHAMPAIGN – Champaign reported a record 100 incidents of gun violence last year. This year is only half over and the city says there has already been 95 incidents. On Tuesday, city leaders said most of the shootings are between people who know each other. Anthony Cobb is the police chief. “Gun violence does not