University Police investigating battery on U. of I. employee
The employee reported that he was working inside the building around 4:09 a.m. when he was struck in the head from behind by an offender who quickly left the area.
Police make sure needy families have food on the table
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — U. of I. Police officers and others from the Fraternal Order of Police, Illini Lodge 17, spent Monday morning making sure that struggling Champaign-Urbana families will have food on the table this holiday season. This year, Illini Lodge 17 police officers and volunteers will personally deliver the food baskets to 450 families. Police officers stuffed the boxes Monday morning at County Market, 1914 Glenn Park Dr., Champaign, and each contains a ham, fresh fruit and vegetables, milk, eggs and canned goods — even a pie or cake. “Everything needed for a real Christmas meal,” said Illini Lodge [...]