City Issues Statement Regarding Vandalism of Champaign Police Department
On August 13, 2020, the Champaign Police Station was vandalized by a group of individuals who informed the City that they were there to peacefully protest. The City of Champaign supports peaceful protests and our residents’ rights to self-expression, however, the defacing of public property, like what occurred last night at the Champaign Police Department, […]
August 18, 2020 Regular Council Meeting & Post-Council Study Session
The City Council agenda for the August 18, 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. […]
Adopt A Drain Friday
Each Friday, the City is featuring drains available for adoption through our Adopt A Drain program. Today’s drain, Kate, is located in the historic Clark Park neighborhood at 924 W. William Drive. This 80-year old drain spends her time collecting various items including leaves and sticks. She also enjoys fashion and basking in the sun. […]
Downtown Champaign Parking Lots to Close at 9:00 PM on Weekends Through Labor Day
Avoid Large Gatherings to Prevent the Spread of COVID-19 The City of Champaign will continue to promote public safety by closing the City’s downtown parking lots at Neil & Washington and Walnut & Washington at 9:00 PM on Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights through September 6, 2020. This change is in response to large social […]
City of Champaign Responds to Storm Damage
The City of Champaign Public Works Department has mobilized resources to respond to Monday’s storm that left behind damaged trees, bushes, and other natural debris. Primary damage was reported in multiple areas throughout central Champaign including fallen trees on University Avenue, McKinley Avenue, William Street, and Duncan Road. Other reports of fallen limbs, signs blown […]
Sixth Street and John Street Intersection Closure – Extended Until August 14
In order to complete a sanitary sewer main install, Duce Construction and JH Findorff have closed the intersection of Sixth Street and John Street. The closure began on July 6, and will reopen on Friday, August 14, 2020. The following closures and traffic adjustments will also occur in order to maintain local access: John Street […]
Downtown Champaign Parking Lots to Close at 9:00 PM on Saturday and Sunday
Community Reminded of Regulations Regarding Use of City Parking Lots and Open Containers In order to enhance public safety, and in response to the shooting incident that occurred Friday night as well as recent instances where a large number of individuals have engaged in social gatherings in Downtown parking lots during the late night/early morning […]
Shooting Investigation – 300 Block of North Neil Street
On August 8, 2020, at approximately 12:30 a.m., as officers were on patrol in downtown Champaign, multiple rounds of gunfire were heard from the area of a parking lot in the 300 block of North Neil Street. As officers arrived on scene, a large crowd estimated to be over 100 people were seen fleeing the […]
Sixth Street and John Street Intersection Closure – Extended Until August 11
In order to complete a sanitary sewer main install, Duce Construction and JH Findorff have closed the intersection of Sixth Street and John Street. The closure began on July 6, and will reopen on Tuesday, August 11, 2020. The following closures and traffic adjustments will also occur in order to maintain local access: • John […]
NSD Hosts Virtual Neighborhood Leaders Meeting
The Neighborhood Services Department Coordination Division hosted its monthly virtual leaders meeting on Wednesday, August 5th. The meeting provided an opportunity for the Champaign Police Department to share information regarding gun violence within the Champaign community. It also provided an opportunity to share how neighborhood groups could assist in addressing this issue in a proactive […]