Shooting Investigation – Town Center Boulevard and North Prospect Avenue
On Oct. 24, 2021, at approximately 1:13 p.m., Champaign Police responded to the area of Town Center Boulevard and North Prospect Avenue for the report of a shooting with injuries. Upon arrival, officers located a 24-year-old male inside a vehicle with a single life-threatening gunshot wound to the head. The victim was transported to a […]
Surveying Set to Begin in Garden Hills
Topographic surveying in the Garden Hills Neighborhood will begin on October 25, 2021. This work is part of the planned drainage and lighting improvements in the Garden Hills Neighborhood that will be implemented over the next few years. The City’s consultant engineer (Clark Dietz) will perform the topographic surveying in the areas highlighted on the […]
October 26, 2021 Regular Study Session
The City Council agenda for the October 26, 2021 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. […]
Adopt A Drain Friday
It’s Adopt A Drain Friday and in this edition, we are featuring Ty, a drain in the Trails at Abbey Fields at 1512 English Oak Drive. Ty is one of 8,461 drains available for adoption in Champaign. He is a little goofy, has a lot of high energy, and a talented wood worker. It only […]
Champaign Police Announce New Online Reporting System
The Champaign Police Department has launched an improved online reporting pilot program that will offer a fast and efficient way for community members to report crimes to police. Historically, the police department offered a very limited online reporting option for individuals. The newly implemented software, powered by LexisNexis Risk Solutions, allows citizens to report more […]
Homicide Investigation – 200 Block of Kenwood Road
On October 20, 2021, at approximately 10:37 p.m., Champaign Police responded to the 200 block of Kenwood Road for the report of a shooting with injuries. Upon arrival, officers located a 19-year-old female with a life-threatening gunshot wound to her lower neck. Champaign Police and Champaign Fire rendered medical aid until the victim was transported […]
Market Street Reopened in Downtown Champaign
In March 2020, the City worked directly with Downtown businesses to lessen the impacts to business due to the statewide closure of indoor dining and other COVID-related restrictions. This included the closure of some Downtown side streets and parking spaces in order to allow businesses to provide expanded outdoor dining options for customers. The City […]
City of Champaign Accepting Applications for Chief of Police Position
Earlier today the City of Champaign began accepting applications from experienced law enforcement professionals interested in serving as Champaign’s next Chief of Police. Candidates that are ready to take the next step in their careers and serving Champaign’s residents can learn more about the position by visiting champaignil.gov/policechief. For full consideration, applications must be received […]
Illinois American Water Construction on Columbia Avenue
In order to install water services, mains and hydrants, Illinois American Water and Cross Construction will be closing the following lanes: • Westbound Columbia Avenue will be closed from Neil Street to Randolph Street starting on Thursday, October 21, and reopening on Wednesday, October 27, 2021. Eastbound traffic will remain open, and access will be […]
Randolph Street Lane Closure (between Beardsley Avenue and Bradley Avenue)
In order to perform storm sewer repairs, SNC Construction will be closing the left lane of northbound Randolph Street between Beardsley Avenue and Bradley Avenue. All lane and intersection travel will remain unaffected by this work. Work is scheduled to begin at 7 a.m. on Tuesday, October 19, and is planned to be completed and […]