Town Center Boulevard Lane Closures (between Prospect Avenue and Neil Street
As part of the City’s Infrastructure Maintenance Project, Duce Construction will be closing one lane of Town Center Boulevard in each direction between Prospect Avenue and Neil Street. Repair work will begin on Tuesday, July 26, 2022. The lane closures are expected to last three weeks, weather permitting.
Champaign Police STEP up Traffic Enforcement
The Champaign Police Department reminds motorists of the importance of maintaining a safe travel speed and following all traffic laws. To promote traffic safety and address community concerns about speeding and other moving violations, Champaign Police have reimplemented directed patrols under the Strategic Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP). Under STEP, officers will be specifically assigned to […]
Shooting Investigation – 100 Block of Kenwood Road
On July 22, 2022, at approximately 10:43 p.m., Champaign Police were dispatched to the 100 block of Kenwood Road for a report of a shooting with injury. Upon arrival, officers found a 22-year-old male Urbana resident with non-life-threatening injuries to his legs. They immediately rendered medical aid until an ambulance could arrive. He was transported […]
July 26, 2022 Special Regular Council Meeting
The City Council agenda for the July 26, 2022 Special 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 […]
Joint First Responder Training to be held July 22 at Centennial High School
Champaign County first responders will hold a joint training exercise on Friday, July 22, 2022, starting at 8:00 a.m. at Centennial High School (913 Crescent Dr, Champaign). The training exercise will conclude at approximately 2:00 p.m. and will help prepare first responders for rapid response emergency scenarios and mutual aid needs that may occur in […]
Champaign County Resident Tire Collection Event
The City of Champaign is co-sponsoring a special residential tire collection event that will take place the first week in August. Champaign County residents may participate in this recycling event during collection dates and times listed below. Please refer to guidelines for accepted items.
University Avenue Lane Closure (between Neil Street and Walnut Street)
In order to install a rooftop unit at 9 E. University Avenue, Roland Realty will close an eastbound lane of University Avenue between Neil Street and Walnut Street. The closure will occur between the hours of 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. on Tuesday, July 26, 2022. During the closure, eastbound traffic will be reduced to […]
Fox Drive Road Closure (between Devonshire Drive and Knollwood Drive)
In order to repair pavement failures, A&A Concrete will be closing Fox Drive between Devonshire Drive and Knollwood Drive. Repair work will begin on Wednesday, July 20, 2022. The closure is expected to last one day, weather permitting. Please do not park on the street near the construction site or in areas that are posted […]
Homicide Investigation – 200 Block of E. Green Street
On July 15, 2022, at approximately 9:06 p.m., Champaign Police responded to the 200 Block of E. Green Street for a report of a shooting with injury. Upon arrival, officers located a 46-year-old male victim from Urbana suffering from a life-threatening gunshot wound and immediately rendered medical aid. He was transported to an area hospital […]
City Hosts Community Violence Response Meeting with Eisner Park Residents
On July 9, 2022, community members and City staff came together for a Community Violence Response Meeting at the Hays Recreation Center. CU Trauma and Resilience Initiative provided mental support, resources, and attendees received information about the Community Gun Violence Reduction Blueprint and the Neighborhood Ambassadors Program.