Emergency Rent Assistance Still Available
The Illinois eviction moratorium expired on October 3, 2021. Assistance for 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 […]
November 9, 2021 Regular Study Session Cancelled
The City Council Regular Study Session scheduled for Tuesday, November 9, 2021, has been cancelled. Click here to download the cancellation notice
LIFT Champaign Program Ready for Takeoff on November 4
Champaign Unit 4 School District and the City of Champaign are proud to announce that the LIFT (Leading Individuals and Families to Transformation) Champaign program will launch on November 4, 2021. To celebrate the occasion, the public is invited to attend a ribbon cutting and open house tour of the LIFT Champaign facility at 4:00 […]
Armed Robbery – 1200 Block of North Market Street
On Oct. 31, 2021, at approximately 11:59 p.m., Champaign Police responded to the Family Dollar store located at 1204 N. Market St. for the report of an armed robbery. Upon arrival, officers learned a suspect approached the cash register just before store closing, displayed a handgun and waved it side to side while demanding cash. […]
Code Compliance Response Times Temporarily Adjusted
Due to a record increase in the amount of Tenant Inspection requests, the Code Compliance Division will temporarily extend response times for some case types. The response time for most nuisance complaints will be extended from three to five days. Inspectors will still respond to nuisance complaints that are more time sensitive (i.e. garbage complaints) […]
City Hosts Springfield Fall Festival Block Party
On October 23, the Neighborhood Services Department (NSD) hosted a Fall Festival Block Party at the corner of Kenwood and Springfield. Families from Champaign Park Apartments, Stonegate Village Apartments, and Country Brook Apartments enjoyed games, food, and fun. Area businesses partnered with NSD to help make the event possible. Ramshaw Realty and Royce and Brinkmeyer […]
Homicide Investigation – 2000 Block of West Bradley Avenue
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 a 20-year-old male with five gunshot wounds. The victim was transported to […]
Homicide Investigation – 1500 Block of Holly Hill Drive
On October 30, 2021, at approximately 3:52 p.m., Champaign Police responded to the 1500 block of Holly Hill Drive for the report of shots fired. Upon arrival, officers located an unidentified male with a single life-threatening gunshot wound to the chest. Officers provided CPR and medical aid until emergency medical personnel arrived. The victim was […]
Illinois American Water Construction on Willis Avenue
In order to install new water main on Willis Avenue between Armory Avenue and Charles Street, Illinois American Water and Cross Construction will be closing the following lanes: The northbound lane of Willis Avenue will be closed between Armory Avenue and Charles Street. Access will be maintained to all properties. The east half of the […]
November 2, 2021 Regular Council Meeting
The City Council agenda for the November 2, 2021 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. […]