City of Champaign News

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 […]


City of Champaign Township Announces Cancellation of the Annual Town Meeting

The Annual Town Meeting for the City of Champaign Township scheduled for Tuesday, April 14, 2020 has been cancelled in accordance with the below guidance. On April 7, 2020, Governor Pritzker issued COVID-19 Related Emergency Order 2020-22 pursuant to Sections 7(1), 7(2), 7(8), and 7(12) of the Illinois Emergency Management Agency Act, 20 ILCS 3305; […]


City of Champaign Announces Changes in the Manner of City Council Attendance at Meetings and Method for Public Participation, Board and Commission Meetings

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, as well as Boards and Commissions, to conduct their meetings through an electronic platform.  The […]


April 14, 2020 Regular Study Session

The City Council agenda for the April 14, 2020 Regular Study Session 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 14, 2020, Regular Study Session […]


First COVID-19 Death Reported in City of Champaign

The City of Champaign has learned of the first death to a Champaign resident associated with COVID-19. “Today, our community received the tragic news one of our own has succumbed to the novel coronavirus, and my deepest condolences are extended to the friends, family and loved ones of this individual,” said Champaign Mayor Deborah Frank […]


University Avenue Lane Closure (between Neil Street and Walnut Street)

In order to work on the City Building tuckpointing project, the northernmost lane of University Avenue between Neil Street and Walnut Street will be closed. Work will begin on Tuesday, April 14, and be completed by Thursday, April 23, 2020, weather permitting. During the hours of 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. during that period, all […]


John Street Road Closure (between First Street and Locust Street)

In order to facilitate delivery and installation of modular units at 54 E. John Street, Sub4 Development will intermittently close John Street between First Street and Locust Street. The closures will begin on Wednesday, April 15, and will continue through Thursday, April 23, 2020. Through traffic will not be allowed in the area, but access […]


Church Street Lane Closure (between Lynn Street and New Street)

In order to remove and replace curb/gutter and sidewalk, Mid Illinois Concrete will intermittently close one westbound lane of Church Street between Lynn Street and New Street.  The closure begins Thursday, April 9, and will continue through Friday, April 24, 2020.  Westbound traffic will be reduced to one lane in the area. The City appreciates the […]


Prospect Avenue Lane Closure (between Green Street and Healey Street)

In order to repair pavement failures, A&A Concrete will be closing one northbound lane of Prospect Avenue between Green Street and Healey Street. Repair work will begin on Monday, April 13, and will reopen by Friday, April 17, 2020, weather permitting. Please do not park on the street near the construction site or in areas […]