Bradley Avenue Lane Closure (between Randolph Street and Neil Street)
In order to accommodate construction activity at 1103 N. Neil Street, Mid Illinois Concrete will close one eastbound lane of Bradley Avenue between Randolph Street and Neil Street. The closure will occur on Wednesday, March 27, 2024, between the hours of 7 a.m. and 6 p.m., weather permitting. Eastbound traffic will be reduced to one […]
Shooting Investigation – 1400 Block of N. Hickory Street
Champaign Police were dispatched to the 1400 block of N. Hickory Street at 9:24 p.m. on Friday, March 22, 2024, for a report of shots fired. As officers arrived on the scene, they were notified of a 24-year-old female victim from Champaign who arrived at a local hospital by personal transport. Additional officers were dispatched […]
Country Brook Canvasing
On March 20 & 21, 2024, Justice Victim Advocate, Eric Toga (E&E) and the Neighborhood Ambassadors (NSD) canvassed the Country Brook Apartments area for education and outreach after a gun violence incident. The goal was to provide resource and service information that the City of Champaign has to assist with issues of gun violence. Additionally, […]
March 26, 2024 Regular Study Session
The City Council agenda for the March 26, 2024 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. […]
City Accepting Pre-Applications for New Housing Repair Program
From March 25 through March 29, 2024, eligible Champaign homeowners can pre-apply for the City of Champaign’s new Vital Home Repair Program, which could pay for up to $60,000 of improvements to the resident’s home at no cost to the homeowner. The Vital Home Repair Program provides forgivable deferred payment loans to eligible applicants needing […]
March Community Coalition Meeting
On March 13 , 2024, the Champaign County Community Coalition held their monthly meeting at the Wyndham Garden Conference Center (1001 W Killarney St., Urbana, IL 61801). The meeting featured updates from local law enforcement regarding recent crime activities and engagement efforts. City of Champaign Neighborhood Services Department was able to promote their upcoming Champaign […]
South Downtown Sanitary Sewer Project (Various Street and Intersection Closures)
In order to continue the sanitary sewer work for the South Downtown Sanitary Sewer Project, Stark Excavating will be closing the following: White Street/Neil Street intersection (starting March 22, 2024, through project completion) Marshall Street between Neil Street and Market Street (starting March 22, 2024) Willow Street between Walnut Street and Market Street (starting March […]
University Avenue Lane Closures (from Second Street to Wright Street)
In order to perform routine storm sewer maintenance activities, Hoerr Construction, Inc. will be working on east University Avenue between Second Street and Wright Street. Traffic traveling both eastbound and westbound on University will be affected during different phases of the project. Traffic will temporarily be merged into single lanes; no roads will be closed. […]
Neil Street Lane Closure (from Bradley Avenue to North Street)
In order to perform routine storm sewer maintenance activities, Hoerr Construction, Inc. will be working on north Neil Street between Bradley Avenue and North Street. Traffic in the northbound lane of Neil Street will be temporarily merged into single lanes during the work; no roads are closed. Work is planned during the hours of 7 […]
Shooting Investigation – 2500 Block of W. Springfield Avenue
Champaign Police were dispatched at 7:34 p.m. on March 18, 2024, to the 2500 block of W. Springfield Avenue for a report of shots fired. As officers arrived in the area and began searching for evidence of a shooting, they located a 46-year-old Champaign man in medical distress unrelated to the initial call and immediately […]