Arrest Made in October 4, 2020, Shooting Investigation
On October 7, 2020, at approximately 11:43 p.m., Champaign Police arrested Demerio Hilson, 34, of Champaign, for his alleged involvement in an Oct. 4, 2020, shooting. Hilson was arrested in the 1200 block of Paula Drive, Champaign, on several weapon-related offenses. On Oct. 4, 2020, at approximately 12:37 a.m., Champaign Police responded to the area […]
Residential Fire – 1518 Hedge Road
The Champaign Fire Department responded to a fully involved vacant structure at 1518 Hedge Road, Wednesday, October 7, 2020, at 10:10 p.m. Fire crews quickly extinguished the fire that engulfed the former home. Firefighters responded to a report of a fully involved single-story home. Once on the scene, fire crews reported a heavily involved house […]
Homicide Investigation – 3000 Block of West William Street
On October 8, 2020, at approximately 2:06 a.m., Champaign Police responded to the 3000 block of West William Street for a reported shooting. Upon arrival, officers discovered an unresponsive 29-year-old male laying in the middle of the roadway suffering from multiple, life-threatening gunshot wounds. The victim was transported to a local hospital but succumbed to […]
Arrest Made in February 3, 2020, Homicide Investigation
On October 6, 2020, at approximately 11:12 a.m., the Champaign County Street Crimes Task Force and United States Marshal’s Great Lakes Regional Fugitive Task Force located and arrested D’Andre Miller, 33, of Champaign, for his alleged involvement in a Feb. 3, 2020, homicide. Miller was arrested in the 1100 block of North James Street, Champaign. […]
Announcing the 2020 Recipients of the Immigrant Welcome Awards
The highlight of a very hard year in immigration is the announcement of the 7th Annual Immigrant Welcome Awards. The 2020 Immigrant Welcome Award recipients are: Business Leadership Award – Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine Community Impact Award – Chinese American Association at Central Illinois (CAACI) Distinguished Leadership Service Awards – Nils Jacobsen Leadership Awards – […]
Chalmers Street Road Closure (between Third Street and Fourth Street)
In order to temporarily place a crane for equipment installation at 303 E. Chalmers Street, Wells & Wells Construction will close Chalmers Street between Third Street and Fourth Street. The closure will occur on Friday, October 9, 2020, between the hours of 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. Through traffic will not be allowed, but access […]
University Avenue Lane Closure (between Third Street and Second Street)
In order to temporarily place a crane for equipment installation at 210 E. University, A&R Services will close one westbound lane of University Avenue between Third Street and Second Street. The closure will occur on Friday, October 9, 2020, between the hours of 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. Westbound traffic will be reduced to one […]
Water Main Repair at Randolph Street and Church Street
In order to complete a water main repair at the intersection of Randolph Street and Church Street, Illinois American Water Company will be closing the following lanes in Downtown Champaign: The eastbound lane of Church Street will be closed between State Street and Randolph Street. Southbound State Street traffic will not be allowed to turn […]
State Street Road Closure (between Tremont Street and Maple Street)
In order to complete rail and pavement maintenance, Canadian National will close State Street between Tremont Street and Maple Street. The closure will begin on Monday, October 12, and will reopen at the end of the day on Friday, October 16, 2020. Through traffic will not be allowed in the area, but access to all […]
Shooting Investigation – Hickory Street and Bellefontaine Street
On Oct. 4, 2020, at approximately 12:37 a.m., Champaign Police responded to the area of Hickory Street and Bellefontaine Street for reports of a shooting. Upon arrival, officers located a 31-year-old male with a non-life-threatening gunshot wound to a lower extremity. Officers provided medical aid and the victim was transported to a local hospital for […]