Champaign Police Report 51% Reduction in Shooting Incidents in 2022
The Champaign Police Department is dedicated to promoting public safety, preventing and solving crime, and strengthening community relationships. Through July 11, 2022, Champaign Police reported a 51% reduction in shooting incidents in Champaign compared to the same timeframe last year. During the same period in 2021, there were 145 shooting incidents in Champaign, but so […]
Kirby Avenue Lane Closure (between Mattis Avenue and Waverly Drive)
In order to complete driveway and sidewalk construction at 1605 W. Kirby, Stark Excavation will intermittently close an eastbound lane of Kirby Avenue between Mattis Avenue and Waverly Drive. The closures will occur between 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. starting on Wednesday, July 13, and ending on Friday, July 22, 2022. During the closures, eastbound […]
Residential Fire – 412 Nathaniel Burch Dr.
The Champaign Fire Department responded to a fire in a duplex at 412 Nathaniel Burch Dr., Tuesday, July 12, at 7:28 a.m. Fire crews quickly extinguished the fire in this two-family home. Firefighters responded to a report from an occupant of a fire in this two-story duplex. Once on the scene, firefighters reported smoke and […]
Green Street Lane Closure (between Second Street and Third Street)
In order to facilitate painting operations at 202 E. Green Street, Beta Projects and Bankier Apartments will close the westbound lane of Green Street between Second Street and Third Street. The closure will begin on Wednesday, July 13, and will end on Tuesday, July 19, 2022. The closure will occur each weekday from 7 a.m. […]
Champaign and Urbana Fire Departments to Participate in Joint Training
The Champaign and Urbana Fire Departments will participate in joint high-rise training, July 12-14, 2022, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., at Sherman Hall, 909 S. Fifth St. Skill stations will include a review of supplying water to a fire department connection and fire pumps, hose deployment, and the exploration of ventilation methods. Chief officers […]
City of Champaign to Perform Outdoor Warning Siren Maintenance
UPDATE: Due to the inclement weather forecasted overnight, the outdoor warning siren maintenance has been canceled for July 12 and 13, 2022. Further information will be provided once the maintenance is rescheduled with the contractor. The City of Champaign will have contractors performing annual outdoor warning siren maintenance to each of the fifteen sirens in […]
Mattis Avenue and Kirby Avenue Lane Closures
In order to perform routine storm sewer maintenance activities, National Power Rodding Corp. will have single-lane closures affecting traffic traveling south on Mattis Avenue and west on Kirby Avenue. Traffic will only be affected in one single area at a time with traffic control to reroute travelers. Work is planned during the hours of 7 […]
Windsor Road Lane Closure (between Galen Drive and Mattis Avenue)
In order to complete fiberoptic install for i3 Broadband, Direct Line and Stark Excavation will close a westbound lane of Windsor Road between Galen Drive and Mattis Avenue. The closure will begin on Monday, July 11, and will end on Friday, July 15, 2022. During the closure, westbound traffic will be reduced to one lane […]
City Staff Discusses Role of the Equity and Engagement Dept. with U of I students
On July 6, Acting Community Relations Manager Mary Catherine Roberson (E&E) spoke to students in the U of I School of Social Work about her work in the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Division. Students also learned about the City’s community outreach efforts and ways they can get involved.
July 12, 2022 Regular Study Session Cancelled
The City Council Regular Study Session scheduled for Tuesday, July 12, 2022, has been cancelled. Click here to download the July 12, 2022 Cancellation Notice