State Designated Cultural District Quarterly Meeting
On December 10, 2024, Mikal Washington from the Equity and Engagement Department attended the State Designated Cultural District quarterly meeting. During the meeting, staff had the opportunity to connect with representatives from other districts to explore potential collaboration opportunities, discuss next steps in planning, and review the reporting process.
City Staff Engage with Students at Booker T. Washington
On December 6, 2024, staff members from various City departments— including Neighborhood Services, Finance, Equity and Engagement, Police, Fire, Public Works, and Internet Technologies—furthered their engagement efforts by visiting Booker T. Washington Elementary School to read to students. This initiative focuses on promoting a positive outlook on reading and continued education while fostering meaningful relationships […]
Homicide Investigation – 2400 Block of W. Springfield Avenue
Champaign police were dispatched at 7:50 p.m. on December 9, 2024, to the 2400 block of W. Springfield Avenue for a report of a shooting with injuries. On-scene, officers located a 21-year-old female with multiple life-threatening gunshot wounds. Officers immediately rendered medical aid with assistance from the Champaign Fire Department until the victim could be […]
Holiday Tree Collection
The City of Champaign’s Holiday Tree Collection Program collection date has been set as Monday, January 13, 2025. This free collection program is available to all residential properties within the City’s corporate limits. City residents must place their tree within four feet of the curb by 6 a.m. on Monday, January 13, 2025, for collection. […]
Market Street Lane Closure (between Main Street and University Avenue)
In order to perform storm sewer repairs, A&R Services will be closing the southbound lane of Market Street at University Avenue. During this time, Market Street will be reduced to a single lane through a short construction work zone. University Avenue and Chester Street will not be affected. Work is scheduled to begin at 7 […]
Residential Fire – 1200 Block Joanne Ln.
The Champaign Fire Department responded to a fire in a residence in the 1200 block of Joanne Ln., Monday, December 9, at 5:11 a.m. Fire crews were able to quickly get the fire under control. Firefighters responded to a report from an occupant of a fire in the single-family home. Once on the scene, crews […]
Prospect Avenue Lane Closure (just south of Church Street)
In order to reinstall the traffic signal cabinet at the southwest corner of Prospect Avenue and Church Street, CS&L will close a southbound lane of Prospect Avenue, just south of Church Street. Stop signs will be deployed while power is removed. Once power has been restored, the signal will be in flash until the work […]
Anthony Drive Road Closure (between Dobbins Drive and Campbell Drive)
White Construction will close Anthony Drive between Dobbins Drive and Campbell Drive. Both eastbound and westbound Anthony Drive traffic will be detoured in the area. The closure will occur between the hours of 7 a.m. and 4 p.m., from Monday, December 9 through Friday, December 13, 2024, weather permitting. During the closure, access will be […]
CPD, Area Agencies Give Thanks After Success of Protect & Feed
Champaign Police wish to thank our community for your help with the Protect & Feed food drive to benefit Eastern Illinois Foodbank! Through this friendly competition, Champaign Police delivered 337 pounds of shelf stable food to the food bank. They then went on to the repack event, where nine CPD staffers and Mayor Deborah Frank […]
Shop with a Cop Makes the Season Bright
On Tuesday, December 3, 2024, Champaign Police joined nearly two dozen families for our annual Shop with a Cop event at Meijer in Champaign. This event is funded by community donations and coordinated by CPD Officers. It helps to ensure that families in our community have a happy holiday season. The event is capped off with […]