City of Champaign News


University Avenue Lane Closure (between Fourth Street and Third Street)

In order to complete sidewalk and parkway grading at 306 E. University Avenue, Stark Excavating will close a westbound lane of University Avenue between Fourth Street and Third Street.  During the closure, westbound traffic will be reduced to one lane. The closure will occur on Monday, December 23, 2024, between the hours of 7 a.m. […]


Visiting The Springfield Project’s CAP 1908 site

On Wednesday, December 18, 2024,  Tracy Parsons, Community Relations Manager, and Mikal Washington, Community Relations Specialist with the Equity and Engagement Department, participated in an incubator tour of The Springfield Project’s CAP 1908 site. This project aims to collaborate with public agencies and private partners to facilitate community development and revitalization, foster diversity development initiatives, […]


Arrest Made in December 9, 2024, Homicide Investigation

A Chicago man is in custody following an investigation into a December 2024 homicide in southwest Champaign. Champaign police were dispatched at 7:50 p.m. on December 9, 2024, to the 2400 block of W. Springfield Avenue for a report of a shooting with injuries. On-scene, officers located 21-year-old Heaven Hope with multiple life-threatening gunshot wounds. […]


2024 Showcase of the Equitable Development Data Insight Training

On December 12, 2024, Rob Kowalski, Director of the Neighborhood Services Department; Rachel Joy, Director of the Equity and Engagement Department; and Mikal Washington, Community Relations Specialist, participated in the 2024 Showcase of the Equitable Development Data Insight Training (EDDIT). During the event, City staff had the opportunity to present alongside other 2024 cohorts, including […]



Champaign County Community Coalition

On Wednesday, December 11, 2024, the Champaign County Community Coalition held its monthly meeting at the Holiday Inn Conference Center from 3:30 to 5 PM. Coalition attendees had the opportunity to celebrate local law enforcement agencies as they showcased key achievements from 2024. Highlights included the introduction of innovative initiatives, the deployment of advanced equipment, […]