Shooting Investigation: 300 Block of E. Bradley Avenue
Champaign Police were dispatched to the 300 Block of E. Bradley Avenue at 10:23 p.m. on September 16, 2024, following reports of a shooting with injuries. On-scene, officers located a 16-year-old male victim from Urbana with multiple potentially life-threatening gunshot wounds to the torso. Officers and personnel with the Champaign Fire Department immediately rendered medical […]
Property Improved
A Garden Hills Neighborhood home had fallen into extreme disrepair. An exterior housing and several nuisance cases were opened on the property. NSD had a contractor remove a large amount of refuse from the yard of the property, mow the lawn, and secure the property. The housing case had been referred to the Legal Department […]
Spots Still Available for October Countywide Residential Electronics Collection
The Countywide Residential Electronics Collection (CREC) event this fall will take place on Saturday, October 12, 2024, from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Parkland College. To attend the CREC event, Champaign County residents MUST register online in advance at https://ecycle.simplybook.me/. The online registration process allows residents to reserve an available 15-minute time slot between […]
Obsidian Drive Lane Closure (between Peppermill Lane and Bluegrass Lane)
In order to repair a storm sewer at 3901 Obsidian Drive, Fred’s Plumbing will close the eastbound lane of Obsidian Drive midblock between Peppermill Lane and Bluegrass Lane. Through traffic will be allowed in this area, and access will be maintained to all properties on Obsidian Drive. The closure will begin on Tuesday, September 17 […]
Mattis Avenue Lane Closure at Paula Drive
In order to replace the traffic signal cabinet, CS&L will close a southbound lane of Mattis Avenue at Paula Drive. Stop signs will be deployed while power is removed. Once power has been restored, the signal will be in flash until work is completed. Work is scheduled to occur between the hours of 8 a.m. […]
2024 Concrete Street Improvements Project (Brittany Trail Drive and Southford Trace Drive)
As part of the City’s 2024 Concrete Street Improvements Project, the failed pavement on Brittany Trail Drive near Southford Trace Drive and the failed pavement on Southford Trace Drive near Brittany Trail Drive will be reconstructed. Work will continue, weather permitting, on Monday, September 16, 2024. Brittany Trail Drive will temporarily become a one-way, eastbound […]
Bradley Avenue Lane Closure at State Street
In order to replace the traffic signal cabinet, CS&L will close a westbound lane on Bradley at State Street. Stop signs will be deployed while this work is performed. Work is scheduled to occur between the hours of 7 a.m. and 2 p.m. on Monday, September 16, 2024, weather permitting.
City Holds 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony
On September 11, 2024, the Champaign Fire and Police Departments came together for a solemn ceremony to honor the lives lost in the tragic events of 9/11. The event, held at West Side Park, featured reflections, the ringing of the bell, and the lowering of the flag in honor of the victims, first responders, and […]
September 17, 2024 Regular Council Meeting
The City Council agenda for the September 17, 2024 Regular Council Meeting is now available through the link below. 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. […]
City of Champaign Announces Fall Yard Waste Collection Dates
The City of Champaign’s Fall Yard Waste Collection program will run from October 14 through December 13, 2024. Every Champaign resident will have four collection dates this fall, with Orange Zone pickups starting October 14 and Blue Zone pickups beginning October 21. This free collection is available to all residential properties within the Champaign city […]