Champaign Police, Champaign Unit 4 School District Announce Temporary Suspension of the School Resource Officer Program
With the upcoming school year set to begin Aug. 19, the Champaign Police Department and Champaign Unit 4 Schools are announcing the temporary suspension of the School Resource Officer Program for the 2021-22 school year due to police staffing shortages. Champaign Police will continue to proactively monitor school safety and maintain a presence throughout the […]
City of Champaign Seeks Community Input on Recruitment of New Chief of Police and Public Works Director
The City of Champaign welcomes public input regarding the development of the recruitment profiles for the City’s next Chief of Police and Public Works Director. Champaign seeks suggestions from community members regarding the important priorities, professional qualities, and leadership characteristics which the successful candidate for each position must have in order to best serve the […]
Downtown Temporary Road Closures for Tuesday 7/27/21
Downtown Temporary Road Closures (University Ave. between First and Walnut; Chestnut St. between Main and University) In order to prepare for the Honorary Christopher Oberheim street sign unveiling ceremony, road closures will occur in the Downtown Champaign area starting at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, July 27, 2021. • University Avenue will be closed First Street […]
Vine Street Road Closure (between Neil Street and Randolph Street)
In order to perform storm sewer repairs, SNC Construction will be closing Vine Street at the west side of Neil Street. All travel at intersections will remain unaffected by this work. Work is scheduled to begin at 7 a.m. on Tuesday, July 27, and is planned to be completed and reopened to traffic by 4 […]
Homicide Investigation – 3000 Block of Edward Hoffman Drive
On July 23, 2021, at approximately 4:56 p.m., Champaign Police responded to the 3000 Block of Edward Hoffman Drive for the report of shots fired. Upon arrival, officers located a 26-year-old male suffering from a single life-threatening gunshot wound to the chest. He was transported to a local hospital by ambulance where he succumbed to […]
City to Close Parking Lot at Clark and State for the weekend
City to Close Parking Lot at Clark and State On Friday, July 23, 2021, motor vehicles will not be allowed entry into the City parking lot at Clark & State after 4:00 p.m. The lot will reopen to permit holders at 7:00 a.m. Monday, July 26, Downtown visitors who need more flexible parking arrangements are […]
Mayor and City Staff Attend Country Brook Cookout
On Wednesday, July 14 the Neighborhood Services Department hosted its first block party of the summer for the residents of Country Brook Apartments. NSD partnered with the Country Brook Cares neighborhood group to organize the block party with neighborhood residents. The goal of the event was to promote community solidarity and unity in response to […]
July 27, 2021 Regular Study Session
The City Council agenda for the July 27, 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. […]
Kirby Avenue Lane Closure (between Western Avenue and Waverly Drive)
In order to facilitate precast truck deliveries at International Prep Academy at 1605 W. Kirby Avenue, Broeren Russo and Midwest Asphalt will have temporary street closures on Kirby Avenue between Western Avenue and Waverly Drive. The closures will begin on Wednesday, July 28, and will end on Wednesday, August 4, 2021. Flaggers will be present […]
Mayor Feinen Podcast – American Rescue Plan
Mayor Feinen talks with Finance Director Kay Nees about the American Rescue Plan funding for the City of Champaign. They talk about what type of projects the $25 million can be used for, and how the public can provide input on the priorities they think should be funded. You can listen to the audio podcast […]