City of Champaign Extends Due Dates, Waives Late Fees to Provide Relief to Local Businesses
On April 21, 2020, City Manager Dorothy David, pursuant to the authority granted to her through Council Bill 2020-022, extended due dates and waived late fees until June 30, 2020, for the following self-reported taxes and invoices: Food and Beverage Taxes, Hotel/Motel Taxes, Local Motor Fuel Taxes, and Multifamily Recycling invoices. This extension applies to […]
Market Street Lane Closures (between Garwood Street and Lemon Tree Drive) – DELAYED
As part of the Boneyard Creek North Branch Improvements – Phase D, Market Street from Garwood Street to Lemon Tree Drive was to experience daytime single-lane closures for hot-mix asphalt mill and overlay work. This work has been DELAYED for at least one week. A new press release will be issued when the work is […]
Market Street Lane Closures (from Garwood Street to Lemon Tree Drive)
As part of the Boneyard Creek North Branch Improvements – Phase D, Market Street from Garwood Street to Lemon Tree Drive will experience daytime single-lane closures for hot-mix asphalt mill and overlay work. Work begins Wednesday, April 22, and is expected to be completed by Tuesday, April 28, 2020. The work is weather dependent and […]
City of Champaign Announces Changes for April 21 City Council Meeting
On April 8, 2020, Mayor Deborah Frank Feinen issued COVID-19 Related Emergency Order 20-12 in accordance with Governor Pritzker’s Executive Order suspending certain requirements of the Illinois Open Meetings Act. The Mayor’s Emergency Order allows members of the City Council to conduct their meetings through an electronic platform. City Council meetings will continue to be […]
April 21, 2020 Regular Council Meeting
The City Council agenda for the April 21, 2020 Regular Council Meeting is now available online and 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 April 21, 2020, Regular Council Meeting […]
Champaign Police Investigating Two Afternoon Shootings, Unknown if Related
On April 16, 2020, at approximately 2:13 p.m., Champaign Police responded to the intersection of South Country Fair Drive and West Springfield Avenue for reports of shots heard. Upon arrival, several shell casings were located in the roadway. At 2:20 p.m., officers were notified a gunshot victim, a 23-year-old male, arrived at a private residence […]
Keeping Construction Workers and City Inspectors Safe during COVID-19
The March 20, 2020, stay-at-home order issued by Governor Pritzker identified activity that was considered “essential.” Included on this list is “Construction” which is interpreted to mean both private and public construction projects. The continuance of construction during the COVID-19 outbreak means City of Champaign employees must continue to serve that industry by reviewing building […]
Arrest Made in April 11 Shooting Investigation
On April 11, 2020, at approximately 9:52 a.m., Champaign Police responded to the 400 block of Edgebrook Drive for a report of shots fired. Upon arrival, officers located multiple shell casings to confirm the shots fired report. At approximately 9:59 a.m., Champaign Police were notified a 20-year-old male arrived by private vehicle at a local […]
Champaign Police Seek Public’s Assistance Locating Missing Adult Male
The family of 23-year-old Jeremy Wallace and the Champaign Police Department are asking for the public’s assistance in locating him. On April 9, 2020, Mr. Wallace arrived in Champaign from Chicago to visit family. Later that evening, around 10:30 p.m., Mr. Wallace left his family’s residence and approximately 45 minutes later was seen at a […]
Champaign Police Investigating Shooting, Release Suspect Vehicle and Suspect Photo
On April 11, 2020, at approximately 9:52 a.m., Champaign Police responded to the 400 block of Edgebrook Drive for a report of shots fired. Upon arrival, officers located multiple shell casings to confirm the shots fired report. At approximately 9:59 a.m., Champaign Police were notified a 20-year-old male arrived by private vehicle at a local […]