Residential Fire – 1600 W. Bradley
The Champaign Fire Department responded to a working fire at 1600 W. Bradley Ave., Wednesday, January 22, 2020 at 9:24 p.m. Upon arrival on the scene, fire crews found smoke coming from a 2nd floor apartment in building “N”. Crews quickly extinguished a small fire in the living room using a fire extinguisher. The resident […]
Champaign Police Investigating Shooting
On Jan. 22, 2020, at approximately 10:43 p.m., Champaign Police responded to the 100 block of Kenwood Road following reports of a shooting. Upon arrival, officers located a 25-year-old female with a non-life-threatening gunshot wound to a lower extremity. The victim was transported to an area hospital. The preliminary investigation indicates there was a dispute […]
Champaign Police Investigating Bank Robbery
On Jan. 22, 2020, at approximately 4:46 p.m., Champaign Police Officers responded to the First Mid Bank and Trust located at 2911 Crossing Court for reports of a bank robbery. Upon arrival, officers learned a suspect entered the bank, displayed a handgun, jumped the counter and demanded money. The suspect fled the bank with an […]
University Avenue Lane Closure (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 will begin on Thursday, January 23, 2020, and will reopen on Friday, February 7, 2020. Eastbound traffic will be reduced to one lane in the area.
Champaign Police Investigating Stabbing, Arrest Made
On Jan. 21, 2020, at approximately 12:16 p.m., Champaign Police responded to the 100 block of Kenwood Road for a reported stabbing. Upon arrival, officers located a 20-year-old male suffering from multiple, non-life-threatening stab wounds. The victim was transported to an area hospital. The preliminary investigation revealed the stabbing occurred following a verbal altercation between […]
Suspect Arrested in Jan. 21, 2019, Shooting Investigation
On. Jan. 17, 2020, at approximately 10:29 a.m., the United States Marshals Service with assistance from the Champaign County Street Crimes Task Force arrested Demaris Miner, 32, of Urbana, in the 1500 block of East Washington Street in Urbana without incident. Miner had an outstanding Champaign County arrest warrant for the offense of Aggravated Battery […]
January 21, 2020 Regular Council Meeting
The City Council agenda for the January 21, 2020 Regular Council Meeting 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 […]
City Staff Discuss Careers with Area Youth
City staff shared information about their jobs with area eighth graders at the 29th Annual Career Conference at the I Hotel and Conference Center. This week-long conference runs January 14-23, 2020, and attracts more than 2,000 students from 23 area schools. The goal is to inform area students about local career opportunities. Mary Catherine Roberson […]
Neighborhood Safety Meeting
Tracy Parsons and Mary Catherine Roberson from the City’s Office of Equity, Community and Human Rights attended the Neighborhood Safety Meeting at Country Brook on January 13, 2020. Also, present were Council Member Angie Brix and John Ruffin and Kerri Wiman from the Neighborhood Services Department. Residents came to the meeting to share their thoughts, […]
Community Coalition Meetings Now on CGTV
The City’s Communications Division and Office of Equity, Community and Human Rights recently worked together to begin televising the Champaign County Community Coalition meetings. These popular meetings are held the second Wednesday of each month at the Champaign Holiday Inn and are open to the public. Staff from the Communications Division began recording the meetings […]