Finance Offices Getting a Refresh
Work started this week on an update to the Finance Department office space. Contractors removed all the old furniture and cubical walls in preparation for carpet and painting this summer. Finance staff have temporarily relocated to the first floor of the City Building – to the former Neighborhood Services and Equity and Engagement office space. […]
“Ice Pops with a Cop” Event Held at Hedge Pop! Park
On June 6, 2023, Champaign Police were joined by staff from multiple City departments to host “Ice Pops with a Cop” at the Hedge Pop! Park. This first-time event featured hundreds of popsicles and fun activities for police personnel, city staff, and children from the Garden Hills neighborhood, along with an opportunity for the kids […]
CPD Officers Support Special Olympics with Annual Torch Run
On June 7, 2023, Champaign Police officers once again supported the Special Olympics by participating in Leg Two of the Illinois Law Enforcement Torch Run. This rainy event brought together officers from the Champaign, Urbana, Rantoul, University of Illinois, and Parkland Police Departments, Champaign County Sheriff’s Office, and METCAD 9-1-1 to carry the “Flame of […]
Residential Fire – 2003 Winchester Dr.
The Champaign Fire Department responded to a fire in a single-family home at 2003 Winchester Dr., Friday, June 9, at 12:08 a.m. Fire crews quickly extinguished the fire in the home. Firefighters responded to a report of a fire in this single-story residence, with all occupants already outside. Once on the scene, fire crews reported […]
Building Permits Issued
The Champaign Fire Department’s Building Safety Division recently issued the following building permits for projects with an estimated construction value of $250,000 or more. Address Value of Construction Date Issued Type Use 405 Stoughton $24,330,562 05/30/23 New Multi-Family 808 E Bradley $1,761,450 05/31/23 Addition Church 1703 S Neil $2,000,000 06/06/23 New Carwash 132 E University […]
Champaign Police Seek Community Assistance in Investigating Bank Robbery
Champaign Police were dispatched at 1:46 p.m. on June 5, 2023, to the 1600 block of W. Springfield Avenue for a report of a Bank Robbery. Upon arrival, officers learned a suspect entered the bank, displayed a handgun, and demanded money. The suspect fled the bank with an undisclosed amount of currency. No injuries have […]
i3 Broadband Fiberoptic Construction Project – Elm/Randolph/John/Ells
The City of Champaign shares the following information on behalf of i3 Broadband: i3 Broadband will begin installation of fiberoptic utility in an area between Elm and Randolph (from west to east) and between John and Ells (from north to south). The construction process will continue for 6-8 weeks from first seeing utility flags to […]
University Avenue Lane Closures
University Avenue Lane Closures (between Chestnut Street and First Street) CHAMPAIGN – Starting Tuesday June 6, 2023, Pole Painting Plus will be in town repainting the traffic signal at the intersection of University Avenue and Chestnut Street. They will then move on to repaint the streetlight poles between Chestnut Street and First Street along University […]
Healey St. Road Closure
Healey St. Road Closure As part of the City’s 2023 Infrastructure Maintenance Project, Feutz Contractors will be closing Healey St. between 2nd Street and 3rd Street. The work will begin Tuesday, June 6, 2023. The closure is expected to last 4 to 6 weeks, weather permitting. Please do not park on the street near the […]
Homicide Investigation – 600 Block of West Bradley Avenue
The Champaign Police Department has made an arrest related to an early morning homicide investigation. Champaign Police were dispatched at 6:08 a.m. on June 4, 2023, to the 600-block of W. Bradley Avenue after a 34-year-old Champaign man arrived at an area hospital with a life-threatening stab wound. At the hospital, the victim succumbed to […]