In-State Warrant (Vermilion County) H26-3525 2026-4743

Time: 7/9/2026 @ 7:04 p.m.

Location: 800 Blk of E Seminary Ave

Arrested: Roger Catron (M) (68) of Hoopeston

Details: HPD officers responded to a call at the above location where they arrested Mr. Catron on a confirmed warrant out of Vermilion County. He was processed at HPD, then later transported to the PSB in Danville to await arraignment.

Fire Call

Time: 1:49 p.m.

Location: E Young Ave./N 4th St.

Details: HFD and HPD responded to the above location for the report of a structure fire. Upon arrival no structure was found to be on fire and the scene was cleared.

Fire Call

Time: 10:50p.m.

Location: W Washington St./ S 6th Ave.

Details: HFD and HPD responded to the above location for the report of a transformer on fire. Upon arrival the fire was extinguished and the scene was cleared.

Fire Call

Time: 1:05 a.m.

Location: 600 Blk of W Elm St

Details: HFD and HPD responded to the above location for shed on fire. Upon arrival, the fire was extinguished with no injuries reported. HFD cleared the scene.

Violation of Order of Protection (24OP745) H26-3520 2026-4732

Time: 12:05 p.m.

Location: 800 Blk of W. Penn St.

Arrested: Santos Vasquez (M) (84) of Hoopeston

Details: HPD responded to the above address for a Violation of Order of Protection. Upon arrival Mr. Vasquez was arrested and was taken to the PSB in Danville to await arraignment.

Illinois State Rep. Carol Ammons, (D-Urbana), has been indicted by a federal grand jury on multiple felony charges, including wire fraud, making false statements and conspiracy to obstruct justice, according to an indictment unsealed this week. Her husband, Champaign County Clerk Aaron Ammons, was also charged in the case.

Federal prosecutors allege Carol Ammons used campaign donations and contributions for personal benefit and participated in a scheme involving state grant funding that financially benefited members of her family.

The indictment includes eight counts of wire fraud against the longtime state lawmaker. Prosecutors also allege Carol and Aaron Ammons provided false information to federal investigators and attempted to interfere with the FBI’s investigation.

According to the indictment, Carol Ammons helped secure state funding for local organizations and allegedly directed grant resources to groups that ultimately benefited her family. Prosecutors contend one grant recipient employed her daughter, creating what investigators described as an impermissible conflict of interest under Illinois law.

The charging documents further allege that campaign funds were converted to personal use and that the defendants took steps to conceal their actions from election authorities and law enforcement. Federal investigators also accuse the couple of attempting to influence how a potential witness communicated with investigators during the probe.

The indictment comes about a month after the couple’s daughter, former Champaign County Board member Titianna Ammons, was separately indicted on unrelated federal wire fraud allegations involving unemployment benefits.

In response to the charges, Illinois House Minority Leader Tony McCombie called for Ammons to step down immediately.

“Public officials must be held to the highest ethical standards and Rep. Carol Ammons should resign immediately. Speaker Welch should join me in calling for her resignation. Leadership means holding your own members accountable, not waiting until political pressure becomes unavoidable,” McCombie said.

“Elected officials are entrusted with serving the public, not enriching themselves, and the seriousness of these allegations demands accountability.

“House Republicans have consistently pushed for stronger ethics laws and greater accountability, while the Democratic majority has repeatedly blocked or ignored meaningful ethics reform. Illinois deserves better.”

Illinois House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch stopped short of calling for Ammons’ resignation but announced several immediate actions in response to the indictment.

“The allegations in this indictment are extremely serious. Every person under our system of justice is entitled to the presumption of innocence and due process. The U.S. Attorney will lay out evidence in court, where Representative Ammons will have the chance to defend herself against the allegations,” Welch said.

“In the interest of upholding the integrity of the House and ensuring we can continue our important work without distraction, I am taking the following actions immediately while this case is pending: I am temporarily removing Representative Ammons from any and all House Democratic Caucus meetings, from all House committees, and from accessing Speaker’s Office staff and resources. Additionally, I directed my staff to review the budget to determine whether any funds need to be paused or reconsidered.”

Court records indicate Carol and Aaron Ammons are scheduled to make their initial appearances in federal court later this month. The case will proceed in the U.S. District Court for the Central District of Illinois.

Ammons, who has represented the Urbana-area 103rd House District since 2015, remains presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.

As the Danville Dans moves into July, there are special nights for fans to enjoy.

Sunday, July 12 will be our annual Military and Veterans Appreciation Day. All veterans and active military (with ID) will receive free admission for the 4:30 PM contest against Kokomo.

Wednesday, July 15 is Baseball Unplugged Night. Step back in time for a truly unique game night experience. No videoboard. No walk-up music. No public address announcements. Instead, hear the crack of the bat, the cheers from the stands, and the game in its purest form. It’s also a night designed to be sensory-friendly for fans who find modern game-day environments a bit overwhelming. The Dans take on the Springfield at 6:30 PM.

The Dans game against Terre Haute on Sunday, July 19 is now a doubleheader. Two 7-inning games will be played, with the first starting at 4:30 PM.

July 25 will be a big night for the Dans – it’s Christmas in July! Bring a new, unwrapped toy for Toys for Tots and receive half-price admission at the gate. As an early Christmas gift, the first 500 fans through the gate will receive a free team poster. Stick around post-game and get your poster signed by your favorite Dans players for a one-of-a-kind keepsake. The Saturday night game with Kokomo starts at 6:30 PM.

The Dans Band will be back to entertain fans during the game on Tuesday, July 28. Decatur is in town for a 6:30 PM contest, and admission is just $3 on Cheap Seats Tuesday.

And our final game of the regular season is Fan Appreciation Night on Saturday, August 1. All fans with a paid admission will receive a coupon for a free ticket to a game in 2026. Game time is 6:30 PM, also against Decatur For more information about the Danville Dans 2026 season, visit www.danvilledans.com.

Fire Call HFD responded to the 1100 block of Savannah Ct @ 3:45 pm for a CO detector going off in a residence. HFD declared it unfounded and cleared the scene.

Operating Vehicle While Registration Suspended; Drivers License Expired H26-3489 Time: Location: Cited: Details: 6:48 p.m. Rt. 9 and S. Dixie Hwy. Joshua Lane (M) (50) of Hoopeston HPD officers conducted a traffic stop. Mr. Lane was issued citations for the above violations. He was released from the scene with NTA’s for Vermilion County Court. The vehicle was towed from the scene.  

Disorderly Conduct H26-3455

Date/Time: 07-25-2026 @ 3:56 p.m.

Location: 800 Blk. of S. 4th St.

Cited: Gerardo Torres (M) (45) of Hoopeston

Details: HPD officers were dispatched to the above area for suspicious activity. Mr. Torres was located and issued an NTA for Vermilion County Court then was released from the scene.

IDOC Parole Warrant H26-3462 2026-4642

Time: 09:57 a.m.

Location: 800 Blk. of S. 4th St.

Arrested: Gerardo Torres (M) (45) of Hoopeston

Details: Known to have an active warrant, HPD officers located Mr. Torres. He was taken into custody and processed at HPD. He was later transported to the Public Safety Building in Danville to await extradition.

No Seatbelt, Improper Use of Electronic Communication Device H26-3469

Time: 5:21 pm

Location: RT 1 / RT 9

Cited: Travis Vigil (M) (31) of Hoopeston

Details: HPD Officers conducted a traffic stop at the above location where they issued Mr. Vigil citations for the above traffic violations then released him from the scene on an NTA in Vermilion Co. Traffic Court.

Operating Uninsured Vehicle H26-3395

Date/Time: 7/3/2026 @ 1:13 a.m.

Location: S. Dixie Hwy./W. Penn St.

Cited: Daniel Colunga (M) (25) of Hoopeston

Details: HPD officers conducted a traffic stop. Mr. Colunga was found driving on the above violation. He was given an NTA for Vermilion County Court and was released from the scene.

Fight H26-3417

Date/Time: 7/3/2026 @ 11:05 pm

Location: 600 Blk of W. Elm St.

Details: HPD Officers responded to the above area for the report of a fight in progress. Listed below are subjects involved and their charges.

Arrested#1: Chase Miles (M) (34) of Hoopeston

Charges: Illegal Transportation of Alcohol, Illegal Transportation of Cannabis, Possession of Cannabis over 30 grams. Mr. Miles was Processed at HPD then released with NTA’s in Vermilion Co. Court.

Arested#2: Darryl Stevens (M) (24) of Hoopeston

Charges: Wanted on A Champaign Co. Warrant (#W26F0323). Mr. Stevens was processed at HPD and released with a new Champaign Co. court date.

Cited#1: Daytan Davis (M) (30) of Rantoul

Offense: Possession of Cannabis in Motor Vehicle. Mr. Davis was released from the scene with a citation.

Cited#2: Kadi Baker (F) (25) of Hoopeston

Offense: Illegal Transportation of Alcohol. Ms. Baker was released from the scene with a citation.

Traffic Accident H26-3408

Date/Time: 7/3/2026 @ 5:54 p.m.

Location: W. Orange St./S. Dixie Hwy.

Unit #1: 2013 Ford Explorer driven by a 16-year-old juvenile of Watseka, IL

Unit #2: 2007 GMC Sierra driven by Thad Finnell of Hoopeston

Details: Unit 2 was in above intersection when it was struck by Unit 1. No injuries were reported and both units were insured.

Traffic Accident H26-3415

Date/Time: 7/3/2026 @ 8:27 p.m.

Location: 933 S. 6th Ave.

Unit #1: Golf Cart driven by unknown

Unit #2: Motorized Wheelchair operated by Keyanna Dowling-Garrott of Hoopeston

Details: Unit #1 and Unit #2 were southbound on S. 6th Ave. Unit #2 passed Unit #1 to turn into the soccer fields when Unit #1 struck Ms. Dowling-Garrott in the leg as it was making the turn. Medical attention was declined and an investigation is pending.

Domestic Battery H26-3419 2026-4591

Time: 2:27 am

Location: 800 Blk of E. Wyman Ave.

Arrested: Karla Cassady (F) (43) of Hoopeston

Details: HPD Officers responded to a domestic call in the above area. Ms. Cassady was arrested for the above charge, processed at HPD, then later transported to the Danville Public Safety Building to await arraignment.

Operating Vehicle While Registration Suspended H26-3429

Time: 7:17 pm

Location: Rt. 1 / W. Elm St.

Cited: Rodney Cox (M) (19) of Hoopeston

Details: HPD Officers conducted a traffic stop in the above location where they issued Mr. Cox an NTA in Vermilion Co. traffic court for the above traffic violation. Mr. Cox was released from the scene and his vehicle was towed.

Fire Call

Time: 10:19 pm

Location: 500 Blk W Elm

Details: HFD along with HPD responded to the above area for a possible brush fire. After searching the area , Hoopeston units declared the fire unfounded and cleared the scene.

Expired Registration, Operating Uninsured Vehicle H26-3394

Time: 12:53 am

Location: Rt. 1 / W Elm St

Cited: Zachary Jones (M) (26) of Hoopeston

Details: HPD Officers conducted a traffic stop in the above location where they issued Mr. Jones citations for the above traffic violations. He was released from the scene on an NTA in Vermilion Co. Traffic Court.

Theft (City 9.20.040) H26-3401

Time: 9:14 a.m.

Location: 112 E Main St (112 Wine & Coffee Shoppe)

Cited: Austin Johnston (M) (31) of Hoopeston

Details: HPD officers responded to the report of a theft at the above location. After investigation, Mr. Johnston was arrested on the above charges. He was transported to HPD for processing and later released with an NTA for Hoopeston Municipal Court.

A Hoopeston, Illinois, woman, Brenda Knuth, 61, was sentenced on June 26, 2026, to three years of probation and ordered to pay a $2,500 fine for voting twice in a federal election.

On January 30, 2026, Knuth pleaded guilty before U.S. Magistrate Judge Eric I. Long in Urbana, Illinois, to voting more than once in a federal election. Knuth admitted that she voted early in the November 2024 general election and then voted on election day as well. Candidates for federal office were on the ballot in the 2024 general election. After Knuth voted on election day, she posted on Facebook that she “tested the system and it failed.” Knuth later admitted to a Special Agent with the Federal Bureau of Investigation that she voted twice because she wanted to see if her early vote counted. She admitted that she did not speak with any election official about her prior vote, confirm with anyone whether her early vote counted, or notify the clerk’s office that she voted twice. She acknowledged that she knew that, by voting early, she was not allowed to vote a second time in the same election.

At the sentencing hearing, it was determined that Knuth’s only prior conviction was in Vermilion County, Illinois, in 2025 for unlawful possession of an alligator. After hearing arguments from the parties, United States District Judge Colin S. Bruce sentenced Knuth to three years of probation and a $2,500 fine.

“The right to vote is a fundamental part of our democracy,” said United States Attorney Gregory M. Gilmore. “Abuse of that right cannot be tolerated. Our office is committed to ensuring the integrity of our federal elections and preventing voter fraud.”

“Protecting the integrity of federal elections is one of the FBI’s highest priorities. Every lawful vote has to be counted, and counted only once, for our system to function,” said FBI Springfield Field Office Special Agent in Charge Ryan Presley. “When individuals knowingly cast multiple ballots, they undermine confidence in the process and violate federal law. This case demonstrates that the FBI will investigate these violations wherever they occur and work with our partners to ensure accountability.”

The statutory penalties for voting more than once in a federal election are up to five years of imprisonment or probation and a $10,000 fine.

The case investigation was conducted by the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Springfield Field Office, with assistance from the Illinois State Police. Supervisory Assistant U.S. Attorney Eugene L. Miller represented the government at sentencing.

Domestic Battery H26-3278 2026-4438

Time: 5:09 p.m.

Location: 300 Blk W Maple

Arrested: George Carswell (M) (61) of Hoopeston

Arrested: Kayla Petty (F) (31) of Hoopeston

Details: HPD Officers responded to a call in the above location where they made contact with the above subjects. Both subjects were arrested for the above charge, processed at HPD , then later individually transported to the Danville Public Safety Building to await arraignmen

Wanted On A Vermilion County Warrant (Warrant #: W26F0647) H26-3241 2026-4392 Date/Time: 6/25/2026 @ 8:45p.m. Location: 700 Blk of E McCracken Ave Arrested: Details: Amy Warner (F) (38) of Hoopeston Known to have an active Vermilion County Warrant, HPD officers located Ms. Warner and placed her under arrest. She was processed at HPD, then later transported to the PSB in Danville await arraignment.

Domestic Battery H26-3242 2026-4394 Date/Time: 6/25/2026 @ 9:03 p.m. Location: 600 Blk of W Chestnut St Arrested: Details:  Javier Perez-Gallegos (M) (38) of Hoopeston HPD officers were dispatched to the report of domestic battery. Mr. Perez-Gallegos was arrested and taken to HPD to be processed. He was later transported to the PSB in Danville to await arraignment. 

Unlawful Use of a Credit Card; Financial Exploitation of an Elderly Person H26-3008 2026-4373

Date/Time of Incident: 6/16/2026 @ 10:44a.m.

Location of Incident: 101 W Main St (Tedd’s Beverage Shop)

Date/Time of Arrest: 6/24/2026 @ 4:46p.m.

Location of Arrest: 600 Blk of E McCracken Ave

Arrested: Kevin Lambert (M) (39) of Hoopeston

Details: HPD officers located Mr. Lambert after an investigation for the above charges. Mr. Lambert was arrested, transported to HPD for processing, and was later transported to the PSB in Danville to await arraignment.

Criminal Trespass to Property H26-3237

Time: 6:20 p.m.

Location: 400 Blk. of W. Maple St.

Arrested: Anita Miller (F) (55) of Hoopeston

Arrested: Joe Ross (M) (23) of Hoopeston

Details: HPD officers responded to the report of individuals occupying a property without permission. Upon arrival the individuals were issued NTA’s for Vermilion County Court and were released from the scene.

Theft Over $500 H26-3161 2026-4342

Date/Time: 6/23/2026 @ 6:54 p.m.

Location: 500 Blk of E Young Ave

Arrested: Austin Johnston (M) (31) of Hoopeston

Details: HPD officers responded to the above location for the report of a theft. After an investigation, Mr. Johnston was located, arrested and brought to HPD for processing. He was later transported to the PSB in Danville to await arraignment.

Illegal Burning H26-3176

Time: 2:59 a.m.

Location: 600 Blk of W Elm St

Cited: Devon Nosler (M) (27) of Hoopeston

Details: HPD officers observed an illegal burn at the above location. Mr. Nosler received a citation for Vermilion County Court and was released from the scene

Violation of Pretrial Release; Flee or Attempt to Flee/Elude P.O.; Resist/Obstruct P.O.; Disorderly Conduct; Disobey Stop Sign; No Turn Signal H26-3125 2026-4275

Date/Time: 6/21/2026 @ 4:44p.m.

Location: 800 Blk of N 5th St

Arrested: Ronald Nunn (M)(60) of Rossville, IL

Details: HPD officers responded to the above location for the report of a domestic disturbance. While officers conducted their investigation, Mr. Nunn fled the scene. Officers pursued him until he came to a stop in Rossville. He was arrested and transported to HPD to be processed. He was later transported to down to the PSB in Danville to await arraignment.

Fire Call

Time: 2:24 p.m.

Location: 1100 Blk of Savannah Ct.

Details: HFD and HPD responded to assist Arrow Ambulance, then later cleared the scene.

Fire Call

Time: 6:51 p.m.

Location: 500 Blk of W. Elm St.

Details: HFD and HPD responded to the above location for a report of a structure fire. Upon arrival a large wood pile was on fire in the backyard and the fire was extinguished with no injuries reported. HFD and HPD cleared the scene.

Traffic Accident – Failure to Reduce Speed H26-3049

Date/Time of Incident: 06/18/2026 @ 1:34 p.m.

Location: 1118 S. Dixie Hwy.

Unit 1: 2015 Chrysler Van driven by Brea Boyer of Hoopeston

Unit 2: 2016 Ford Pickup driven by Carson Garrison of Hoopeston

Cited: Brea Boyer (F) (21) of Hoopeston

Details: The driver of Unit 2 was stopped in the roadway attempting to make a left turn when Unit 1 rear-ended Unit 2. Both vehicles were insured and no injuries were reported. The driver of Unit 1 was issued an NTA for Vermilion County Court.

Improper Lane Usage, Failure to Reduce Speed , Leaving the Scene of an Accident, Failing to Report an Accident H26-2959

Date of Incident: 6/14/2026

Location: S. 6th Ave / W. Orange St.

Date of Arrest: 6/19/2026

Arrested: Juvenile (F) (17) of Hoopeston

Details: While on patrol in the above area HPD Officers located a downed/damaged stop sign that had been struck. An investigation led to the arrest of the Hoopeston juvenile. The juvenile was processed at the Hoopeston Police Department ,then later released to a guardian with citations for the above traffic violations with a mandatory Vermilion Co. court date.

Fire Call – Alarm

Time: 8:09 a.m.

Location: 423 N. Dixie Hwy. - Heritage Health

Details: HFD was dispatched to a report of a fire alarm. The scene was cleared.

Aggravated Battery, Aggravated Battery to a Child Under 13, Domestic Battery

Time: 1:56 p.m.

Location: 500 blk W Elm St.

Arrested: Autumn Paris (F) (29) of Hoopeston

Details: HPD Officers received a report of an incident that occurred in the above area. Officers located Ms. Paris and following an investigation, placed her under arrest for the above charges. Ms. Paris was processed at the Hoopeston Police Department, then later transported to the Danville Public Safety building to await arraignment.

Traffic Accident-Hit and Run H26-2959

Date/Time: 06/14/2026 @ 2:01 p.m.

Location: S. Sixth Ave./State Rte. 9

Unit 1: Unknown

Unit 2: City of Hoopeston (Stop Sign Damage)

Details: HPD officers located a downed stop sign. The incident is under investigation.

Traffic Accident-Car vs. Deer H26-2962

Date/Time: 06/14/2026 @ 5:10 a.m.

Location: W. Thompson Ave./State Rte. 1

Details: Travis Payne, of Danville, was traveling SB in a 2019 Volkswagen Jetta when he struck a deer. No injuries were reported and the vehicle was towed from the scene.

Operating Uninsured Vehicle, Expired Driver’s License H26-3025

Time: 9:41 p.m.

Location: S. 3rd Ave. / W Elm St.

Cited: Mariah Lofgran (F) (21) of Idaho

Details: HPD Officers conducted a traffic stop at the above location where they issued Ms. Lofgran citations for the above traffic violations and released her from the scene on an NTA in Vermilion Co. traffic court.

Fire Call – Wires Down

Date/Time: 6/14/2026 @ 4:47 p.m.

Location: 700 Blk. of W. Washington St.

Details: HFD was dispatched for a report of a fallen limb on power lines causing an outage. Ameren and HFD cleared the scene with no injuries reported.

Unlawful Assembly H26-2979

Date/Time: 06/14/2026 @ 10:56 p.m.

Location: 600 Blk. of W. Washington St.

Arrested: Juvenile (M) (17) of Hoopeston

Juvenile (F) (17) of Hoopeston

Juvenile (F) (14) of Hoopeston

Juvenile (M) (15) of Hoopeston

Elius Diaz (M) (19) of Hoopeston

Khia Burks (F) (18) of Hoopeston

Details: HPD officers received a report of an underage assembly. Officers issued NTA’s for Hoopeston Municipal Court then the subjects were then released from the scene or released to guardians

Disorderly Houses Keeping or Maintaining Prohibited H26-2979

Date/Time: 06/14/202610:56 p.m.

Location: 600 Blk. of W. Washington St.

Arrested: Saul Mendoza (M) (42) of Hoopeston

Details: HPD officers received a report of an underage assembly. Officers issued an NTA to Mr. Mendoza for Hoopeston Municipal Court.

Fire Alarm

Time: 09:02 a.m.

Location: 324 W. Main St. – Silgan Containers

Details: HFD was dispatched for the report of a fire alarm. HFD cleared the scene. No fire or injuries were reported.

Fire Call - Wires Down

Time: 6:20 a.m.

Location: 800 Blk. of W. Washington St.

Details: HFD was dispatched for a report of a low power line. Ameren arrived on scene and cleared the scene.

Deceptive Practices (720 ILCS 5/17-1(B)) H26-2879

Date/Time of Incident: 6/9/2026 @ 4:07 p.m.

Location: 714 W Orange St (Marathon Gas Station)

Date/Time of Arrest: 6/15/2026 @ 3:32 p.m.

Arrested: Patrick Henning (M) (53) of Hoopeston

Details: HPD officers located Mr. Henning after an investigation for the above charge. Mr. Henning was arrested and transported to HPD for processing. He was later given an NTA for Vermilion County Court and released from HPD custody.

Operating A Vehicle While Driver's License Suspended, Operating Vehicle While Registration Expired, Illegal Transportation of Alcohol, In-State Vermilion Co. Warrant No. W26D0637 H26-3001 2026-4144

Time: 7:01 p.m.

Location: W Orange St. / S. 1st Ave.

Arrested: Mechelle Johnson (F) (37) of Danville

Details: HPD Officers conducted a traffic stop at the above location. Ms. Johnson was found to be driving on the above traffic violations in addition to having a confirmed active Vermilion Co. warrant. She was arrested, processed and issued citations at HPD, then later transported to the Danville Public Safety Building to await arraignment.

WOW (Champaign Co) 2026MT000950 H26-2961

Time: 3:56 a.m.

Location: 600 Blk. of S. Dixie Hwy.

Arrested: Brianne Reed (F) (47) of Urbana, IL

Details: After HPD officers made contact with Ms. Reed, a computer check revealed a valid warrant out of Champaign Co. Ms. Reed was arrested and taken into HPD custody where she was processed and released with an NTA for Champaign Co. Court

The National Weather Service confirmed the tornado that impacted Hoopeston on Thursday night and labeled it an EF1 and wrote the following summary:

The tornado touched down about a half mile south of Highway 9 east of county road 1300E, overturning an irrigation pivot. It crossed Highway 1 on the south edge of town and damaged the roof of a tractor dealership. It skirted the south edge of Hoopeston, causing damage to trees and shingles. It strengthened by the time it reached the intersection of Highway 9 and 1700E, snapping tree trunks and damaging the roof of a house. Down the road, an outbuilding was flattened, and several additional trees were snapped. It entered Cheneyville and snapped additional tree trunks; significant damage to buildings at the intersection of Highway 9 and 1900E was likely due to rear-flank downdraft winds up to 100 mph. The tornado appears to have lifted before reaching the Indiana border

The City of Hoopeston was struck this evening by what, by all accounts, appears to have been a tornado.

A trained Hoopeston EMA storm spotter observed a tornado immediately south of Illinois Route 9 and east of South Sixth Avenue. At that time, the outdoor warning sirens were activated to alert residents to seek shelter. Hoopeston EMA spotters were then instructed to return to the city and take shelter themselves as the storm moved through the area.

Following the storm, Hoopeston EMA personnel began conducting preliminary damage assessments throughout the city. EMA teams are currently tracking and documenting damage from west of Illinois Route 1, east along Illinois Route 9, and continuing toward the Indiana state line.

Residents are urged to use caution, as there are numerous reports of downed trees, power lines, and other storm-related hazards throughout the community.

We understand that many residents have been impacted by this storm, and we appreciate your patience as first responders, utility crews, and EMA personnel continue their response efforts. Additional updates will be provided as more information becomes available.