Shooting Investigation – 300 Block of West Bradley Avenue
On July 9, 2021, at approximately 2:53 p.m., Champaign Police responded to the 300 block of West Bradley Avenue for the report of a fight, which escalated into a shots fired call. Upon arrival, officers located evidence of shots fired in the 300 block of West Bradley Avenue and were soon notified a 29-year-old Champaign […]
2021 Concrete Street Improvements Project (First Street from Windsor Road to Saint Mary’s Road)
As part of the City’s 2021 Concrete Street Improvements Project, the pavement on First Street from Windsor Road to Saint Mary’s Road will be patched. The City’s contractor for the project, Duce Construction, will begin work on July 13, 2021. This project is expected to be completed by August 14, 2021; however, the work is […]
Champaign Police Detective Sergeant David Griffet Retires
Champaign Police Detective Sergeant David Griffet is retiring following 31 years of service to Champaign County, and 25 to the city of Champaign. Griffet’s final day at the department is today, Friday, July 9. “I have been blessed to lead a career I love and I have always tried to put to the community first […]
University Avenue Lane Closure (between Neil Street and Walnut Street)
In order to complete foundation work at 9 E University Avenue, Woods Basement Systems and Duce Construction will close one eastbound lane of University Avenue between Neil Street and Walnut Street. The closure will begin on Monday, July 12, 2021, and will reopen on Friday, July 16, 2021, weather permitting. Eastbound traffic will be reduced […]
July 13, 2021 Regular Study Session
The City Council agenda for the July 13, 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. […]
Arrest Made in July 2, 2021 Shooting Investigation
On July 2, 2021, at approximately 2:45 a.m., Champaign Police responded to the 900 block of Francis Drive for the report of a shooting. Upon arrival, officers located an 18-year-old male who was treated for multiple non-life-threatening gunshot wounds to his left leg. Police investigation identified the suspect in the shooting as Xavier Gary, 29, […]
Chief of Police Anthony Cobb Announces Resignation Effective August 6
Champaign’s Chief of Police Anthony Cobb has announced his resignation effective August 6, 2021. Chief Cobb is leaving the City of Champaign to accept the position of Deputy Director with the Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board. Chief Cobb has been Champaign’s Chief of Police for more than nine years, having been appointed to […]
Residential Fire – 710 S. State St.
The Champaign Fire Department responded to a fire inside a home at 710 S. State St., Wednesday, July 7th, at 3:56 p.m. Fire crews quickly extinguished the fire primarily contained to the kitchen of this single-family home. Firefighters responded to a report of a fire in a stove at this two-story home, called in by […]
Residential Fire – 3901 Tallgrass Dr.
The Champaign Fire Department responded to a fire at a home at 3901 Tallgrass Dr., Saturday, July 3, 2021, at 5:51 p.m. Fire crews quickly extinguished the fire in this single-family home. Firefighters responded to a report of a fire at this two-story home, called in by the occupants. Once on the scene, fire crews […]
One Deceased, Four injured, in Afternoon Shooting
On July 2, 2021, at approximately 3 p.m., Champaign Police responded to the 700 block of Hickory Street for a shooting with injuries. Upon arrival, officers were met by a large crowd and discovered a 17-year-old male suffering from life-threatening gunshot wounds to his chest and officers immediately began providing medical aid. The individual was […]