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 […]
Second Arrest Made in May 21 Homicide Investigation
On May 21, 2020, at approximately 2:02 a.m., Champaign Police responded to the area of 200 South Country Fair Drive for a reported shooting. Upon arrival, officers located 25-year-old James K. Coleman with multiple gunshot wounds, and he was pronounced dead at the scene. Police determined a group of individuals gathered inside an apartment for […]
New Holiday Park Neighborhood Group Holds First All Call Neighborhood Meeting
The Neighborhood Services Department Coordination Division helped leaders of the Holiday Park Neighborhood Group host an all call neighborhood meeting on Wednesday, August 5, 2020. The group has organized around gunfire incidents in their area. Community Coalition provided information on their monthly meetings and opportunities to engage with community members and service agencies around community […]
Property Maintenance Case Update
A property maintenance case that has been pending for more than two years has finally reached a resolution in favor of the City. In August 2017, a City Property Maintenance Inspector discovered significant structural damage of the foundation and walls in a rental home, among other issues. After several letters to the property owners and […]
City Court Update
The City Court Team has been hard at work back in court this summer. The first-ever City Court “Zoom” arraignment was held in May, to speed up the timeline of a case where dogs had been impounded right before COVID-19 caused the Courthouse to close. Since June, the Team has been back for in-person proceedings […]
August 11, 2020 Regular Study Session
The City Council agenda for the August 11, 2020 Regular 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. This meeting will be […]