Five Champaign Police Officers Honored by AAIM
Last month, Champaign Police Officers Hobson, Reilly, Tatum, Warren, and Watkins received certificate awards for their outstanding impaired driving enforcement from the Alliance Against Intoxicated Motorists (AAIM) for the year 2019. Congratulations to these officers for receiving this honor in recognition of their commitment to keeping our community safe by identifying and removing impaired drivers […]
HR Hosts Virtual Leadership and Management Workshops for City Managers, Supervisors, and Staff
Twelve City employees participated across three Leadership and Management Workshops between October 20 and 23. The interactive workshops were originally scheduled as in-person sessions and were successfully transitioned to online events due to the ongoing pandemic. The sessions offered the opportunity for attendees to learn about the differences between leadership and management, leading teams, delegation, […]
City of Champaign Announces Dates for Police-Community Virtual Study Circles
The City of Champaign is pleased to announce the dates of three police-community study circles and invites the public to engage in more in-depth discussions about the future of policing in Champaign. The study circles serve as a follow-up to the recently concluded community listening sessions. Study circles will be used to gather additional, detailed […]
City of Champaign Announces Small Business Incentive Program Awardees
Forty-eight Champaign Businesses Receive COVID Relief Grants The City of Champaign congratulates the 48 small local businesses who were recently awarded Small Business Incentive Program – COVID Relief grants from the City. In total, $520,000 in grant funds were awarded to support our valued small businesses and help save local jobs. The average grant award […]
Shooting Investigation – 400 Block of Louisiana Avenue
On Oct. 26, 2020, at approximately 11: 55 a.m., Champaign Police responded to the 400 block of Louisiana Avenue for reports of a shooting. Upon arrival, officers learned two individuals were struck by gunfire and transported to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. An 18-year-old female suffered a gunshot wound to her upper right thigh […]
Shooting Investigation – 1000 block of Holiday Drive
On Oct. 26, 2020, at approximately 12:55 a.m., Champaign Police responded to a local hospital after being notified a 17-year-old male had arrived by personal transport with a non-life-threatening gunshot wound to his left arm. The preliminary investigation indicates the shooting occurred in the 1000 block of Holiday Drive inside of a vehicle. Police learned […]
October 27, 2020 Special Regular Council Meeting & Study Session
The City Council agenda for the October 27, 2020 Special Regular Council Meeting & 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. […]
Building Permits Issued
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 1204 Sussex Ct $461,900 10-19-20 New Single Family Home 401 E Daniel St $2,710,350 10-19-20 Alteration Alpha Delta Phi Fraternity […]
Champaign Police Seeking Armed Robbery Suspect
The Champaign Police Department is looking to identify a suspect who is believed to be involved in two recent armed robberies to the CVS at 107 W. Green Street. The robberies occurred on Oct. 4 at approximately 7:30 p.m. and on Oct. 13 at approximately 9 p.m. In both incidents, the offender arrived on a […]
Fourth Street Lane Closure (between John Street and Daniel Street)
In order to connect sanitary sewer service at 315 E. John Street, Wells & Wells Construction and Wick Concrete will close the southbound lane of Fourth Street between John Street and Daniel Street. The closure will begin on Monday, October 26, and will reopen on Monday, November 2, 2020. Northbound traffic will be maintained during […]