City of Champaign News

University Avenue Lane Closure Extended (between Chestnut Street and First Street)

In order to facilitate masonry work at 66 Chester Street, Vision Contracting closed one eastbound lane of University Avenue between Chestnut Street and First Street.  The closure began on Thursday, January 23, 2020, and is expected to reopen on Monday, March 2, 2020. Eastbound traffic will be reduced to one lane in the area.


University Avenue Lane Closure (Between Second Street and Third Street)

In order to connect a new fire service at 210 E. University Avenue, Mid Illinois Concrete will close one westbound lane of University Avenue between Second Street and Third Street. The closure will begin on Monday, March 2, and reopen on Monday, March 9, 2020.  Westbound traffic will be reduced to one lane in the […]



Suspect Arrested in November 2019 Shooting Investigation

On Nov. 21, 2019, at approximately 10:31 p.m., Champaign Police received reports of shots heard in the area of State Street and Bradley Avenue. Upon arrival, officers began searching for a scene when they were notified three male shooting victims, ages 19, 19 and 20, arrived at a local hospital by personal vehicle. All three […]


Second Arrest Made in March 2018 Homicide Investigation

On March 23, 2018, at approximately 12:09 a.m., Champaign Police responded to the 100 block of Apricot Drive for a report of gunshots being heard. Upon arrival, officers located 18-year-old Ricky Green of Urbana, who suffered a life-threatening gunshot wound. On-scene medical care was immediately provided, and the victim was transported to an area hospital […]


February 25, 2020 Regular Study Session

The City Council agenda for the February 25, 2020 Regular Study Session is now available online. This meeting will be held in the City Council Chambers of the City Building, 102 N. Neil Street in Champaign, at 7:00 p.m. The meeting is open to the public and participation is welcome and encouraged. Click here to […]


Downtown Champaign Commercial District Receives Designation on National Register of Historic Places

The City of Champaign is proud to announce that on January 24, 2020, the United States Department of the Interior and National Park Service added the Champaign Downtown Commercial District to the National Register of Historic Places as a Historic District. The new Champaign Downtown Commercial District contains 52 contributing and 11 non-contributing structures and […]


University Avenue Lane Closure Extended (between Chestnut Street and First Street)

In order to facilitate masonry work at 66 Chester Street, Vision Contracting will close one eastbound lane of University Avenue between Chestnut Street and First Street. The closure began on Thursday, January 23, 2020, and will reopen on Friday, February 28, 2020. Eastbound traffic will be reduced to one lane in the area.


Champaign Residents Now Settling Into Their New Homes in the Bristol Development

The City of Champaign is very pleased to welcome the first residents now moving into their new homes in the Bristol Development.  While work on parts of the development continue, some families started moving into finished homes on Saturday, February 15, 2020.  The complete redevelopment of the former Bristol Place neighborhood is the result of […]


Champaign Police Investigating Attempted Armed Robbery, Warrant Issued

On Feb. 15, 2020, at approximately 11:19 p.m., Champaign Police responded to the 700 block of South Randolph Street following reports of shots being fired. Upon arrival, officers discovered multiple shell casings and property damage to a residential apartment complex as a result of gunfire. No shooting victims were reported to police; however, one individual […]