Gun Violence

Van Wilson, 57, was pronounced dead at Carle Hospital in Urbana on Tuesday night. The alleged shooter faces preliminary charges of murder and aggravated battery.

Bloomington Police say one man is hospitalized and another man is in custody following a shooting Tuesday afternoon at a convenience store along Fox Creek Road.

A student group at Illinois State University is honoring one of its former members — Chicago Police officer Aréanah Preston — who was shot to death in 2023.

Gabrielle Stine, 24, reached a plea agreement in McLean County court on Tuesday, requiring her to serve 100% of her sentence. Charges of aggravated kidnapping and residential burglary were dropped.

The Republican and Democratic party organizations in McLean County issued statements Wednesday, condemning the fatal shooting of right-wing activist Charlie Kirk — five months after his visit drew a large crowd at Illinois State University.

Authorities say a 54-year-old man has died from his self-inflicted gunshot wound during a “domestic situation” in Woodford County that left the man’s girlfriend seriously injured.

Authorities are still looking for a 70-year-old man who allegedly shot two police officers in Gibson City, but that there was no "active threat to the public." Both injured officers have been released from the hospital.

State police are asking for public help in the weekend case of a naked gunman in Gibson City who allegedly wounded two officers. Troopers said they hope area people and businesses may have relevant video footage.

Authorities are trying to find a 70-year-old man who allegedly shot two police officers early Saturday in Gibson City before his home went up in flames and he disappeared naked. The officers are expected to survive.

Authorities are investigating a "domestic situation" in Woodford County on Saturday that sent two people to the hospital with gunshot wounds.