Shooting Investigation – 1000 Block of North Champaign Street
On July 5, 2020, at approximately 12:39 a.m., Officers were called to the 1000 block of North Champaign Street for the report of a shooting. Officers were already in the area investigating a fireworks complaint when they heard the gunfire and immediately responded. Upon arrival, several individuals were observed fleeing the scene and dozens of […]
Residential Fire – 3920 Rockdale Dr.
The Champaign Fire Department responded to a fire in a home at 3920 Rockdale Dr., Sunday, July 5, 2020, at 3:34 a.m. Fire crews quickly extinguished the fire in the single-family residence. Firefighters responded to a report from an occupant of a fire in the two-story home. Once on the scene, firefighters reported smoke and […]
City of Champaign Issues Emergency Order 20-21
Promotes Public Health and Safety in Bars and Restaurants in Accordance with Restore Illinois Phase 4 Guidelines Today Mayor Deborah Frank Feinen issued Emergency Order 20-21 which allows for local enforcement of Phase 4 operating guidelines for bars and restaurants, including occupancy limits and social distancing requirements. The Emergency Order requires establishments licensed for the […]
Walnut Street Road Closure – Extended Date (between Beardsley Avenue and Bradley Avenue)
In order to construct new sanitary sewer on Walnut Street, Duce Construction will be closing a portion of Walnut Street between Beardsley Avenue and Bradley Avenue. The closure began on Monday, June 29, and will reopen by 3 p.m. on Monday, July 6, 2020, weather permitting. Access to properties will be maintained via Bradley Avenue.
July 7, 2020 Regular Council Meeting
The City Council agenda for the July 7, 2020 Regular Council Meeting 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 […]
MCORE Project 4 – Wright Street and Green Street Westbound Traffic Detour
On Tuesday, July 7, the Multimodal Corridor Enhancement Project (MCORE) will begin reconstructing the northwest quadrant of the intersection of Wright Street and Green Street. Starting July 7, 2020, the intersection of Wright Street and Green Street will be closed to westbound through traffic to allow for the reconstruction of pavement in the intersection. Westbound […]
Homicide Investigation – 100 Block of North State Street
On July 1, 2020, at approximately 11:50 p.m., Champaign Police were called to the 100 Block of North State Street for the report of a robbery. Upon arrival, officers discovered an unresponsive 56-year-old white male who had been physically battered and was without a pulse. Officers immediately began lifesaving attempts until the victim was able […]
Shooting Investigation – Area of Eureka Street and Walnut Street
On July 1, 2020, at approximately 7:31 p.m., Champaign Police responded to the area of Fourth Street and Bradley Avenue for a reported shooting. Soon thereafter, police were alerted a 17-year-old male arrived at a local hospital with a non-life-threatening gunshot wound to an upper extremity. A scene consistent with a shooting was then identified […]
ARREST MADE: Shooting Investigation – 1100 Block of Hickory Street
On July 1, 2020, at approximately 1:54 p.m., Champaign Police arrested Gofart Whitley, 66, of Champaign, for his alleged involvement in the shooting of a 73-year-old male on June 24. Whitley was arrested without incident at a private residence in the 1500 block of Kiler Drive. He was transported to the Champaign County Correctional Center […]
Sixth Street and John Street Intersection Closure
In order to complete a sanitary sewer main install, Duce Construction and JH Findorff will close the intersection of Sixth Street and John Street. The closure will begin on Monday, July 6, and will reopen on Friday, July 24, 2020. The following closures and traffic adjustments will also occur in order to maintain local access: […]