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Michelle Husain

Reporter · US

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  1. Article · Sep 22, 2026 · Michelle Husain

    Sweeping gang indictments lead to charges in 2025 shooting death of 9-year-old Cash Russell (opens the original)

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    SPRINGFIELD, Ill, (WICS/WRSP) - State's Attorney John Milhiser announced the indictment of 23 gang members from two rival Springfield gangs — SQAD (Shoot Quick Avoid Death) and BP (Boss Playas) - with organized violent gang activity, including murder. The indictments allege a criminal enterprise and a racketeering conspiracy that has unleashed rampant violent behavior with a disregard for human life. The indictments cover crimes occurring between August 2024 and September 2026 and encompass fo

  2. Article · Sep 21, 2026 · Michelle Husain

    Crime Stoppers is seeking information regarding several thefts (opens the original)

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    CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WICS/WRSP)- Champaign County Crime Stoppers is seeking assistance from the public regarding several thefts. Between August 24th and September 8th 2026, several scooter thefts occurred at 1214 South First Street in Champaign. Some of the stolen scooters had locks cut with an unknown tool and several scooter chargers were also stolen during this time frame. These thefts generally occurred during the overnight hours. Police seek the public’s assistance in identifying the suspect

  3. Article · Sep 15, 2026 · Michelle Husain

    Champaign Police investigating late afternoon shooting (opens the original)

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    CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WICS/WRSP) - Champaign Police were dispatched to the 2500 block of W. Springfield Avenue at 6:25 p.m. on September 14, 2026, following multiple reports of a shooting with injuries in the area. As officers arrived, they quickly located a 24-year-old man with potentially life-threatening wounds. Police personnel immediately rendered medical aid on-scene with assistance from the Champaign Fire Department until the man could be transported to an area hospital. He remains hospitalize

  4. Article · Sep 14, 2026 · Michelle Husain

    Illinois State Police investigating fatal Granite City crash (opens the original)

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    GRANITE CITY, Ill. (WICS/WRSP) - The Granite City Police Department requested the Illinois State Police (ISP) Division of Criminal Investigation Zone 6 to investigate a fleeing vehicle that ended with a multiple fatality crash. On September 12, 2026, at approximately 4:21 p.m., Granite City Police Department (GCPD) officers observed a vehicle driving erratically westbound on Pontoon Road at Maryville Road in Granite City, IL. The vehicle continued westbound and struck another vehicle at the inte

  5. Article · Sep 14, 2026 · Michelle Husain

    Illinois state police respond to semi-truck fire (opens the original)

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    Update 9:25p.m: Illinois State police say they responded to a semi-truck fire around 7:18 p.m. Sunday. Officials say that there were no injuries reported. Lanes remain partially blocked. Update 8:50 p.m.: The left lane has reopened. Officials ask that motorist continue using caution or find an alternative route. Vermilion County, Ill - Illinois State Police are on scene at a construction zone on Interstate 74 just before 8:00 p.m Sunday. This is near milepost 200. Police ask that motorists seek

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