Hundreds Attend Vigil For Aurora Shooting Victims
Hundreds of people braved a freezing rain in Aurora on Sunday to pray for the victims of Friday’s mass shooting at a manufacturing plant.
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State Lawmakers In Champaign-Urbana Seeking Public Input About Legalizing Weed In Illinois
Senator Scott Bennett and Representative Carol Ammons will host a town hall on marijuana legalization on Feb. 18, 2019. The event begins at 6 p.m. at the Illinois Terminal in Champaign.
Two More Measles Cases Reported In Champaign-Urbana
That brings the total number of measles cases reported in Champaign-Urbana to four so far in 2019.
Champaign Community Coalition: Targeted Approach Needed To Address Gun Violence
As communities across the U.S. grapple with gun violence, data from the city of Champaign suggests part of the problem stems from kids using guns to solve personal conflicts, according to Tracy Parsons, the city's community relations manager.
At Least 6 Dead In Aurora, Ill., Shooting, Including Gunman; 5 Police Wounded
A gunman who entered the Henry Pratt Company in Aurora, Ill., on Friday afternoon, armed with a handgun, killed five civilians, officials announced at a press conference. Five police officers were also wounded.
