Police Conduct Investigation at Clinton Lake
Following recent information developed in the missing person case of 24-year-old Ashley C. Gibson, Champaign Police Detectives directed an exploratory search of evidence at Clinton Lake in DeWitt, IL. The efforts of this search led to the recovery of human remains that were extracted from the lake at approximately 1:30 PM today. An autopsy […]
APRIL 26, 2016 REGULAR COUNCIL STUDY SESSION
The City Council agenda for the April 26, 2016 Regular Council Study Session is now available online. This meeting will be held in the City Council Chambers of the City Building, 102 N. Neil Street in Champaign, at 7:00 p.m. The meeting is open to the public and participation is welcome and encouraged. Click here […]
Police Continue Investigations into Missing Person Ashley Chemere Gibson
Media Contact: LaEisha Meaderds | 217-621-4440 | [email protected] Reported as missing on April 19, 2016, Police continue investigations into the disappearance of 24-year-old Ashley Chemere Gibson of Champaign. Last seen on Sunday, April 17, (with an updated time) at approximately 10:00PM, Ashley was reported as being in the area of Northwest Champaign visiting friends. Police Investigators have […]
APRIL 19, 2016 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING & POST COUNCIL STUDY SESSION
The City Council agendas for the April 19, 2016 Regular Council Meeting and Post Council Study Session are now available online. This meeting will be held in the City Council Chambers of the City Building, 102 N. Neil Street in Champaign, at 7:00pm. The meeting is open to the public and participation is welcome and […]
Champaign County Continuum of Care Approves Grant Funding
The Champaign County Continuum of Care (CoC) has approved the next round of local applications for Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) funding. ESG funding flows from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development through the State of Illinois and then to local service providers. As a non-funded member of the CoC, the City of Champaign […]
Champaign Fire and Neighborhood Services Departments Partner with Community Organizations to Install Smoke Alarms
For Immediate Release Contact: Randy Smith, Deputy Fire Marshal Phone: (217) 403-7212 / Cell: (217) 840-9434 Firefighters, staff from the Champaign Fire and Neighborhood Services Departments, and members of several community organizations will be out Saturday, April 16, 2016, installing smoke alarms in the second phase of a targeted-neighborhood fire prevention effort. This campaign is part […]
Police Investigate Shooting Incident on Hedge Road
Media Contact: Dave Shaffer | 217-403-7030 | [email protected] Champaign Police responded to the 1600 Block of Hedge Road at approximately 5:42 PM this evening, after receiving numerous reports of shots fired. While at the scene, Police also received notification that a gunshot victim had arrived at a local hospital. A significant number of shell casings have been retrieved at […]
Champaign City Council Member Vic McIntosh Announces Resignation
District 3 Council Member Vic McIntosh announced today that he is resigning from the Champaign City Council effective June 1, 2016. McIntosh is resigning because he is relocating out of his Council district. “It has been my honor and privilege serving the constituents in District 3 and across Champaign,” reports McIntosh. “I have truly […]
Champaign Community Coalition Sponsors Racial Taboo Event – April 14
The Champaign Community Coalition invites the public to attend a free screening of the documentary Racial Taboo on April 14, 2016, at 6:00 p.m. at Urbana High School Auditorium, Urbana. Doors open at 5:30. The public is invited to view the film and engage in facilitated small group discussions about racial issues in today’s society. A […]
Police Seize Handgun, Make Armed Robbery Arrest, 400 Blk W. Maple
Media Contact: Dave Shaffer | 217-403-7030 | [email protected] On April 11, 2016 at approximately 2:55 PM, Champaign Police responded to an area hospital to meet with the victim of an armed robbery. According to information provided to officers, the victim reportedly responded to a Craigslist ad and went to an address in the 400 block of W. Maple St. […]