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One person dead, another in custody after deadly Danville shooting
By Samantha Lee
Rankin man accused of stabbing two people in Hoopeston; pleads not guilty
Samantha Lee
Samantha Lee
Reporter · Bloomington, IL
Samantha is a dedicated community journalist with a Master’s degree in Journalism from Columbia College Chicago. Having previously reported for the Chicago Tribune's local news section, she brings a wealth of experience in covering community events and issues that matter to Bloomington residents.
More from Samantha →Reporter · Tuesday, November 3, 2026 at 6:18 PM · 1 min read
HOOPESTON, Ill. (WCIA) -- A man is facing aggravated battery charges after Hoopeston's police chief said a stabbing left two people hurt over the weekend. The stabbing happened in the area of Market Street and Honeywell Avenue. Chief Chris Kelnhofer said there was a fight and that two people were stabbed. Both were taken to [...]
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