Homicide Investigation- 500 Block East Beardsley Avenue
On June 5, 2021, at approximately 5:45 p.m., Champaign Police responded to the area of Fifth Street and Beardsley Avenue for a reported shooting. Upon arrival, officers discovered a 17-year-old male seated in a vehicle. Officers learned the victim had sustained life-threatening injuries during this event and was transported to a local hospital for treatment. […]
Shooting Investigation – 30 block of East Main Street
On June 5, 2021, at approximately 2:28 a.m., Champaign Police were in the vicinity of the 30 block of East Main Street when officers heard a series of gun shots. Officers proceeded to the south alley of the 30 block of East Main Street and located a 20-year-old male suffering from three non-life-threatening gunshot wounds […]
Kirby Avenue Lane Closure (between First Street and Fourth Street)
In order to remove and replace driveway approach at State Farm Center, Champaign Asphalt will close one eastbound lane of Kirby Avenue between First Street and Fourth Street. The closure will begin on Monday, June 7 and will reopen on Monday, June 14, 2021, weather permitting. Eastbound traffic will be reduced to one lane in […]
June 8, 2021 Regular Study Session
The City Council agenda for the June 8, 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. […]
Rain Barrel and Composter Sale
The cities of Champaign and Urbana are sponsoring a rain barrel and composter sale. Residents of Champaign County can now order rain barrels and composters for a cost of $55 each, which includes delivery. Persons who pay the Champaign Stormwater Utility Fee can purchase barrels at $26 (includes $29 subsidy) for unlimited barrels. You will […]
Celebrate Juneteenth!
Juneteenth marks the day when federal troops arrived in Galveston, Texas on June 19, 1865 to take control of the state and ensure that all enslaved people be freed. The troops’ arrival came a full two and a half years after the signing of the Emancipation Proclamation. Juneteenth honors the end to slavery in the […]
Building Permits Issued
The Champaign Fire Department’s Building Safety Division recently issued the following building permits for projects with an estimated construction value of $250,000 or more. Address Value of Construction Date Issued Type Use 2111 S Oak $304,880 05/28/21 Alteration Office 2001 S First, Suite 200 $294,000 06/02/21 Alteration Office 2021 Overall […]
Shooting Investigation – 1800 block of Joanne Lane
On June 2, 2021, at approximately 5:15 p.m., Champaign Police responded to the 1800 block of Joanne Lane for the report of a shooting. Upon arrival, officers located an 18-year-old male suffering from a single life-threatening gunshot wound. The victim was transported to a local hospital where he remains in critical condition. The preliminary investigation […]
City of Champaign Reopening Facilities to Members of the Public on June 1
The City of Champaign is pleased to announce that City facilities will once again be open to the public starting June 1, 2021. In order to protect the health and safety of the public and staff, City facilities were closed to public visitors at the onset of the pandemic. With the move to the Bridge […]
June 1, 2021 Regular Council Meeting
The City Council agenda for the June 1, 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. […]