ARREST MADE: Shooting Investigation – 2100 Block of West White Street
On June 25, 2020, at approximately 12:58 p.m., Champaign Police arrested Carlos Jones, 18, of Champaign, without incident at the intersection of White Street and Country Fair Drive for his alleged involvement in the shooting of two 16-year-old males on June 23. A firearm was recovered during his arrest. Jones was transported to the Champaign […]
City of Champaign Firefighter Tests Positive for COVID-19
The City of Champaign has confirmed a Champaign Firefighter has tested positive for COVID-19. The employee is currently recovering at home in isolation. To protect the individual’s privacy, the employee’s identity will not be released, nor will the City comment on their medical condition. The City has consulted with the Champaign-Urbana Public Health District (C-UPHD) […]
Parking Payments to Resume July 1
Parking Payments to Resume July 1 As Champaign transitions to Phase 4 of the Restore Illinois plan, the City of Champaign will again require payments to park at City parking meters, parking lots, and the Hill Street Parking Deck beginning July 1. Parking at marked Curbside Pickup locations for local businesses will remain free for […]
Duncan Road Lane Closure (between Kirby Avenue and William Street)
In order to adjust manhole lids, Cross Construction will close one lane of Duncan Road between Kirby Avenue and William Street. The closure will occur on Monday, June 15, and Tuesday, June 16, 2020, between the hours of 7 a.m. and 10 p.m. Flaggers and lane shifting will be utilized in order to maintain northbound […]
Downtown Picnic Parks
The City of Champaign and the Champaign Park District have partnered to provide three Picnic Parks in Downtown where anyone can grab carryout from local restaurants and have their own picnic. The idea was to help Downtown restaurants who were allowed to have outdoor dining last month, but obviously aren’t able to take as many […]
Champaign Public Works Director Announces Retirement
Champaign’s Public Works Director Dennis Schmidt has announced his pending retirement after more than 23 combined years of service to the City of Champaign. Schmidt’s last day of employment with the City will be July 10, 2020. Upon making his announcement Schmidt said, “I have served as the City’s Public Works Director for almost 16 […]
City of Champaign Issues Emergency Order 20-20
Today Mayor Deborah Frank Feinen issued Emergency Order 20-20 which expressly allows the use of City streets and right-of-way for marches by community members exercising their First Amendment rights to free expression and assembly. On May 20, 2020, Mayor Feinen issued Emergency Order 20-17, which suspended the issuance of special event permits through September 7, […]
City of Champaign Creates Web Page to Respond to Questions About Community Policing
As community demonstrations locally and across the nation in response to the senseless death of George Floyd shine a light on the need for continued discussions about race and community policing, the City of Champaign has received numerous inquiries from the public about the policies, accountability, and training requirements of the Champaign Police Department. The […]
City of Champaign Issues Emergency Order 20-19
Yesterday Mayor Deborah Frank Feinen issued Emergency Order 20-19 which allows for the carryout and delivery of pre-mixed alcoholic beverages during the COVID-19 emergency. This change is in accordance with recent amendments to the Illinois Liquor Code. State law now permits the transportation of pre-mixed alcoholic beverages provided they are contained in a glass, metal, […]
Statement from Mayor Feinen Regarding Civil Unrest and Curfew Order
Earlier today, peaceful community protests regarding the tragic death of George Floyd in Minneapolis last week took a violent turn when groups of individuals began to destroy property and loot from stores at Market Place Mall and other businesses in Champaign. The concerns and anger that protestors are expressing are raw and real in response to the senseless deaths and mistreatment of African Americans across the country, but this type of unlawful behavior […]