Champaign Fire Department Thanks METCAD Telecommunicator for Job Well Done
Deputy Fire Chiefs Josh Jessup and Jason Rector made a trip to METCAD to congratulate Telecommunicator I Deanne Brazelton on how she handled a recent call for service. On October 12, 2025, around 4:10 p.m., METCAD began receiving multiple calls about an apartment building fire in Champaign. Brazelton answered several of these calls before taking […]
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 2403 Fields South Dr. $1,200,000 10/10/25 Commercial Shell 2401 Fields South Dr. $1,200,000 10/10/25 Commercial Chiropractic Office 2102 N. Prospect Dr. $399,391 10/15/25 […]
Building Permit Issued
The Champaign Fire Department’s Building Safety Division recently issued the following building permit for a project with an estimated construction value of $250,000 or more. Address Value of Construction Date Issued Type Use 310 Chalmers St. $265,000 10/8/25 Demo Multi Family Dwelling 2025 Year-end Construction Value: $ 224,740,378
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. […]