Category: General Press Releases

Downtown Temporary Road Closures for Tuesday 7/27/21

Downtown Temporary Road Closures (University Ave. between First and Walnut; Chestnut St. between Main and University) In order to prepare for the Honorary Christopher Oberheim street sign unveiling ceremony, road closures will occur in the Downtown Champaign area starting at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, July 27, 2021. • University Avenue will be closed First Street […]


City Manager to Appoint Matthew Henson to Serve as Interim Chief of Police

City Manager Dorothy Ann David will appoint Champaign Deputy Police Chief Matthew Henson to serve as Interim Chief of Police effective August 6, 2021, at 5:00 p.m. Henson will serve as Interim Chief upon the departure of Chief Anthony Cobb until a new Chief is appointed. “Deputy Chief Henson has served our City well for […]


Chief of Police Anthony Cobb Announces Resignation Effective August 6

Champaign’s Chief of Police Anthony Cobb has announced his resignation effective August 6, 2021. Chief Cobb is leaving the City of Champaign to accept the position of Deputy Director with the Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board. Chief Cobb has been Champaign’s Chief of Police for more than nine years, having been appointed to […]


Downtown Champaign Parking Lots to Close at 9:00 p.m. on Friday and Saturday Nights

Community Reminded of Rules Regarding Use of City Parking Lots and Open Containers As the State of Illinois moves into Phase 5 of the Restore Illinois Plan, the City of Champaign anticipates welcoming more people to Downtown Champaign. The City wants all Downtown visitors to have an enjoyable experience, but to do so in a […]


Champaign City Council, City Boards and Commissions, and City of Champaign Township to Resume Meeting in Person

Starting June 1, 2021, the Champaign City Council, the City of Champaign Township, and the City’s boards and commissions will resume meeting in Council Chambers at the City Building (102 N. Neil St.). These City meetings remain open to the public and those wishing to participate or provide public comment are invited to attend in […]


City of Champaign Issues Statement Regarding Preliminary Findings of Investigation Into Officer Involved Shooting

The tragedy that unfolded during the early morning of May 19th that claimed the life of Police Officer Chris Oberheim has shaken our City organization and community and caused many to reflect on the dangers that all law enforcement officers face daily. The State’s Attorney’s preliminary findings regarding the investigation affirms that Officers Oberheim and […]


Route Announced for Officer Oberheim’s Processional

At approximately 1 p.m. today, the procession for Officer Chris Oberheim, #703, will begin. He will depart the Coroner’s Office, 202 Art Bartell Rd, Urbana, and law enforcement will escort him as he departs our community to Decatur. Additional first responder personnel will position themselves along the route, and the Police Department encourages anyone wishing […]


City of Champaign Repeals Two Emergency Orders as State Moves Into the Bridge Phase

Today, Mayor Deborah Frank Feinen amended two Emergency Orders which allow for the safe return to pre-pandemic activities as the State of Illinois moves into the Bridge to Phase 5 of the Restore Illinois Plan. Effective at 5:00 p.m. today, Emergency Order 20-17 Amendment 3 allows the City to resume the issuance of special event […]