Arrest Made in October 31 Homicide Investigation – Parkland Pointe Apartments
On October 31, 2021, at approximately 12:26 a.m., Champaign Police responded to the 2000 block of West Bradley Avenue for the report of a shooting with injuries. Upon arrival, officers observed several vehicles departing the scene and individuals fleeing on foot before locating Brandon Kelly, 20, of Champaign, with multiple gunshot wounds. Champaign Police Officers […]
Emergency Rent Assistance Still Available
The Illinois eviction moratorium expired on October 3, 2021. Those financially impacted by COVID-19 may qualify for assistance through the Champaign County Regional Planning Commission’s Emergency Rent Assistance program. The program will pay for past due housing costs, such as rent and bills (power, water, sewer). The amount of assistance will be based on each […]
UPDATE Residential Fire – 305 Flora Dr.
The Champaign Fire Department responded to a fire in a single-family home at 305 Flora Dr. where one firefighter was severely injured while battling the fire. The firefighter remains in severe but stable condition at a local hospital. During fire suppression activities, the injured firefighter’s self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) mask became dislodged from the firefighter’s […]
Residential Fire – 1006 N. Neil St.
The Champaign Fire Department responded to a fire in a home at 1006 N. Neil St., Wednesday, January 26, at 6:36 p.m. Fire crews will remain on the scene for much of the night keeping the fire under control. Firefighters responded to multiple reports of what was initially thought to be an exterior fire at […]
Residential Fire – 305 Flora Dr.
The Champaign Fire Department responded to a fire in a single-family home at 305 Flora Dr., Wednesday, January 26, at 2:22 p.m. One firefighter was severely injured while battling the fire. Firefighters initially responded to a report from a neighbor of a fire in this one-story residence. Once on the scene, fire crews reported heavy […]
Champaign Receives Another Clean Audit Opinion
At the January 25, 2022, City Council meeting, Finance Department staff presented the Annual Audit. The City’s independent auditor expressed the opinion that the City’s Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) for fiscal year 2020/21 fairly presents the financial position of the City in all material respects and in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles in […]
City Seeks Bids for the Sale of Six City Owned Properties
On January 19, 2022, the City published requests for bids for the sale of following six City owned properties: 506 Ash St. 40 E. Beardsley Ave. 1002 W. Beardsley Ave. 505 W. Bradley Ave. 606 W Bradley Ave. 1010 Maple St. These properties were obtained by the City through Code Compliance activities. The requests […]
January 25, 2022 Regular Study Session
The City Council agenda for the January 25, 2022 Regular Study Session 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. […]
State Street Lane Closure (between Park Avenue and University Avenue)
In order to perform storm sewer lining, a City contractor will be closing one southbound lane of State Street between Park Avenue and University Avenue. The lane closure will be from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Friday, January 21, 2022. Southbound traffic will be merged into a single lane through the construction zone. This […]
Apartment Fire – 710 W. Church St.
The Champaign Fire Department responded to a fire in an apartment at 710 W. Church St., Thursday, January 20, at 12:27 p.m. Fire crews quickly extinguished the fire in this multi-family apartment building. Firefighters responded to a report from a passerby of a fire in this two-story apartment building. Once on the scene, fire crews […]