Category: Fire Department News

Fire Prevention Week 2025

Champaign Fire, Police, Equity and Engagement, METCAD, and Carle Arrow Ambulance kicked off Fire Prevention Week activities on Sunday, October 5 at Fire Station 1. Mayor Feinen presented the Fire Prevention Week Proclamation to begin the Open House and Resource Fair.  Council Member Clayborn also attended the kickoff event.  Throughout the week, there have been […]


Building Permits Issued

The Champaign Fire Department’s Building Safety Division recently issued the following building permits for projects with an estimated construction value of $250,000 or more.  Address Value of Construction Date Issued Type Use 401 S. Wright St. $300,000 9/30/25 Demo Church 101 W. University Ave. $332,491 10/1/25 Alteration Medical Office         2025 Overall […]


Building Permits Issued

The Champaign Fire Department’s Building Safety Division recently issued the following building permits for projects with an estimated construction value of $250,000 or more. Address Value of Construction Date Issued Type Use 2906 Crossing Ct. $332,090 9/18/25 Alteration Tenant Fit Out 305 S. State St. $7,640,000 9/18/25 New Mult Family Dwelling 1503 Wyndemere Point Dr. […]


Building Permits Issued

The Champaign Fire Department’s Building Safety Division recently issued the following building permits for projects with an estimated construction value of $250,000 or more. Address Value of Construction Date Issued Type Use 20 Greencroft Dr $1,499,880 9/11/25 New Single Family Dwelling 115 N. Market St, Suite 101 $404,750 9/11/25 Alteration Tenant Fit Out 406 N. […]


Building Permits Issued

The Champaign Fire Department’s Building Safety Division recently issued the following building permits for projects with an estimated construction value of $250,000 or more.  Address Value of Construction Date Issued Type Use 3107 Research Rd. $280,000 9/8/25 New Commercial Greenhouse 3912 Jade Dr. $295,000 9/8/25 New Single Family Dwelling 3101 Fields South Dr. $812,000 9/8/25 […]


Champaign Police Arrest Man After Knife Attack Injures Three Medical Personnel

Two Champaign Firefighters, Emergency Medical Technician Hospitalized with Stabbing Injuries Champaign Police are investigating a stabbing incident that injured three first responders. At 9:40 p.m. on Thursday, September 4, an individual called 9-1-1 and reported they were experiencing mental health concerns at a location near Neil Street and Buena Vista Drive. First responders, including Champaign […]


Building Permits Issued

The Champaign Fire Department’s Building Safety Division recently issued the following building permits for projects with an estimated construction value of $250,000 or more. Address Value of Construction Date Issued Type Use 2302 Moreland Blvd. $1,031,074 9/3/25 Alteration Medical Office Remodel 2614 W. Springfield Ave. $1,077,746 9/2/25 Alteration Multi-Family Dwelling Repairs 101 E. Springfield Ave. […]


Beardsley Park Neighborhood Association Hosts Patricia Avery Day Celebration

On August 22, 2025, the Beardsley Park Neighborhood Association hosted a block party in celebration of Patricia Avery Day. The event was in conjunction with the honorary street naming ceremony in Mrs. Avery’s honor earlier that day. Beardsley Park Neighbors utilized neighborhood small grant funds to cover costs of the block party. In recognition of […]


Building Permits Issued

The Champaign Fire Department’s Building Safety Division recently issued the following building permits for projects with an estimated construction value of $250,000 or more. Address Value of Construction Date Issued Type Use 3913 Jade Dr. $278,500 8/25/25 New Residential Single Family Dwelling 3914 Jade Dr. $288,500 8/26/25 New Residential Single Family Dwelling       […]