City of Champaign News

Green Street Lane Closure (between Neil Street and Locust Street)

In order to complete a water main repair, Illinois American Water and Shaw Brothers will close a lane of Green Street between Neil Street and Locust Street.  The closure will begin on Monday, April 29, and will end on Friday, May 3, 2024.  During the closure, one lane of eastbound and westbound traffic will be […]


Bloomington Road Lane Closures (from Cynthia Drive to Diana Avenue)

In order to perform routine storm sewer maintenance activities, Hoerr Construction, Inc. will be working on Bloomington Road from Cynthia Drive to Diana Avenue.  Traffic will be merged into single lanes through the construction zone; no roads will be closed. Work is planned during the hours of 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. from Monday, April […]


Randolph Street Lane Closure (between Church Street and Hill Street)

In order to complete gas main maintenance, Ameren Illinois and Shaw Brothers will close one northbound lane of Randolph Street between Church Street and Hill Street.  The closure will occur on Wednesday, May 1, 2024, between the hours of 7 a.m. and 4 p.m., weather permitting.  Northbound traffic will be reduced to one lane in […]


Arrest Made in February 19, 2024, Shooting Investigation

A Calumet City man is in custody following an investigation into a shooting incident from February 2024. Champaign Police were dispatched at 7:31 p.m. on February 19, 2024, to the 700 block of W. Vine Street for a report of a shooting with injuries. As officers arrived on-scene, they were notified of a victim who […]


Fatal Traffic Crash – Intersection of University Avenue and Fourth Street

Champaign Police were dispatched at 10:06 p.m. on April 25, 2024, to the intersection of University and Fourth Street for a report of an Accident with Injuries. On-scene, officers found a 19-year-old Indiana man who suffered injuries after he was ejected from his motorcycle following a collision with a car. The man had sustained multiple […]


CAACI Community Event

On April 20, 2024, City staff from the Equity and Engagement Department and the Police Department attended a community event hosted by the Chinese American Association of Central Illinois (CAACI). This event allowed members of CAACI and community members to learn more about the organization and meet their newly elected board members. The event featured […]


Neighborhood Services Staff Attend Inaugural NCDA Region V Conference

On April 24th, 2024 Community Development Specialists Shelby Mammano and Betsy Barclay attended the inaugural National Community Development Association (NCDA) Region V Conference in Columbus, Ohio. This conference marked a significant milestone as entitlement cities from Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, and Wisconsin gathered for the first time. Midwest Community Development Professionals came together to […]




Randolph Street Lane Closure (between Green Street and Healey Street)

In order to complete sewer repairs at 112 W. Green Street, 217 Inc. will close one northbound lane of Randolph Street between Green Street and Healey Street.  The closure will begin on Monday, April 29, and will end on Friday, May 3, 2024.  Northbound traffic will be reduced to one lane in the area.