City Staff Scare up Safety, Engagement at Trunk or Treat Events
Employees from the Champaign Police Department, Champaign Fire Department, and the Equity & Engagement Department joined community groups from around Champaign for several trunk-or-treat events hosted between Friday, October 24 and Tuesday, October 28. These events promoted a fun, safe environment for children to enjoy the Halloween season and gather some candy. Departments provided candy […]
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 […]
Champaign Police, United States Marshals Make Arrest on Federal Warrant
Champaign Police were notified on September 30, 2025, that a federal warrant had been issued for the arrest of Benny Loveless, 44, of Champaign, due to violations of his federal probation. This information was shared with patrol officers, following standard procedure for wanted persons believed to reside in the community. As a Champaign Police officer […]
Champaign Police Host Parkland Career Class for Tour, Talk
On Thursday, October 2, Champaign Police hosted a group of students from the Parkland College Criminal Justice class for a tour. The students were guided through the facility by CPD personnel and learned about the duties and job requirements to serve as a police officer in Champaign. This class is part of the Early College […]
Coffee with a Cop Brings Community, Police Together
On Tuesday, September 23, personnel with the Champaign Police Department hosted another opportunity for Coffee with a Cop at Parlor Doughnut. Coffee with a Cop is a nationally recognized program designed to bring police officers and community members together over a cup of coffee to discuss resident concerns, ask questions, and learn more about the […]
City Employment Promoted at Library Job Fair
On September 15, staff from the Police, Public Works, and Human Resources Departments attended the Community Job Fair hosted by the Champaign Library. The City regularly attends this bi-annual event which attracts job seekers from across the community and surrounding areas. During the event, representatives of these departments discussed and promoted current and future City employment […]
Community Safety and Justice Division Hosts Gun Violence Response Meeting
On September 9, 2025, the Community Safety and Justice Division hosted a Community Gun Violence Response Meeting, bringing together local residents, community leaders, Blueprint Partners, and neighborhood organizations to brainstorm meaningful solutions to the urgent issue of gun violence in our community. This meeting was organized in direct response to a recent incident at the […]
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 […]
Shine the Block: Oakwood Strong
On August 16, 2025, the community showed up strong for the folks at Oakwood Trace. First Followers lead the way in landscape and building clean up as well as the resource fair that followed with lots of treats to beat the heat advisory. Council Members Shauna Clayborn and Davion Williams, as well as Central High […]
City Staff Participate in Back to School Clap-Ins
On August 12 and 13, 2025, City Council members Will Kyles and Davion Williams, along with staff from the City’s Police and Equity and Engagement Departments, participated in clap-in events at Booker T. Washington Elementary and Centennial High School, welcoming students back and celebrating the start of a new school year. The events served as […]