Martin Luther King Jr. Countywide Celebration – Call For Nominations
Martin Luther King Jr. Countywide Celebration – Call For Nominations Recognize an individual or organization having a positive impact in Champaign County! Nominations are being accepted for three prestigious community awards that will be presented at the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Countywide Celebration on January 17, 2021. Learn more and submit a nomination […]
Adopt A Drain Friday
This week, we our highlighting the efforts of one of our volunteers, Brent W. He recently cleared 4(!) of his adopted drains, Michelangelo, Raphael, Donatello, and Leonardo, at E. Park and 4th Streets in Champaign. These before and after pictures of two of those drains show just how much better they look after being cleaned. […]
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 614 E Daniel $2,098,978 11-18-20 Alteration 4th Floor Office Space 614 E Daniel $2,029,620 11-18-20 Alteration 5th Floor Office Space […]
Employee Awards and Service Recognition Ceremony
On November 18, 2020, the City held its annual Employee Awards and Service Recognition Ceremony. This year’s ceremony was conducted virtually due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Employee Awards The employee awards recognize staff who exhibited exemplary commitment toward the pursuit of the City’s organizational philosophy. Thirty individuals received awards for demonstrating the City’s values […]
Statewide Tier 3 Resurgence Mitigations Go Into Effect 11-20-2020
This information is shared on behalf of the State of Illinois – Source: coronavirus.illinois.gov/s/restore-illinois-mitigation-plan With a new wave of COVID-19 surging across the state of Illinois and the nation, the state is committed to listening to public health experts and following the science to keep people safe. Tier 3 builds on the Resurgence Mitigation Plan […]
Gun-related Arrest Made in connection to Nov. 12, 2020, Homicide
On Friday, November 13, 2020, at approximately 10:53 a.m., a Champaign Police Detective was conducting a follow-up investigation in the Gerryontae Brown homicide. While inside an apartment in the 2400 block of North Neil Street gathering information on the homicide, an individual knocked on the door. A resident opened the door and was confronted by […]
Warrant Issued, Suspect in Custody in Nov. 12 Homicide Investigation
On November 12, 2020, at approximately 5:17 p.m., Champaign Police responded to the area of the 600 block of East Eureka Street for a reported shooting. Upon arrival, officers located a 16-year-old male inside of a private residence with a life-threatening gunshot wound. The victim, identified as Gerryontae Brown, did not survive his injuries. As […]
Homicide Investigation – 300 Block of East Hill Street
On Nov. 13, 2020, at approximately 3:22 p.m., Champaign Police responded to the 300 block of East Hill Street following the report of an individual believed to be deceased inside of a motor vehicle. Upon arrival, officers confirmed the report and located a 30-year-old male inside of a motor vehicle who had sustained a fatal […]
November 17, 2020 Regular Council Meeting & Post-Council Study Session
The City Council agenda for the November 17, 2020 Regular Council Meeting & Post-Council Study Session is now available through the link below. In accordance with Champaign’s Emergency Order 20-10 and Governor Pritzker’s Executive Order suspending certain requirements of the Illinois Open Meetings Act, the City Council will conduct their meeting through an electronic platform. […]
Champaign Police Investigating Early Evening Homicide
On November 12, 2020, at approximately 5:17 p.m., Champaign Police responded to the area of the 600 block of East Eureka Street for a reported shooting. Upon arrival, officers located a 16-year-old male victim with a life-threatening gunshot wound. The victim was rushed to a local hospital; however, he did not survive his injuries. The […]