Wright Street Lane Closure (between Healey Street and Green Street)
In order to facilitate material delivery at Everitt Lab at 1406 W. Green Street in Urbana, AGAE Contractors will close a lane of Wright Street between Healey Street and Green Street. Both a northbound lane and southbound lane of Wright Street will be maintained, and the traffic will shift in the area around the closed […]
City Staff, Immigrant Service Providers Meet to Discuss Illinois TRUST Act
On Wednesday, January 15, staff with the Police, Legal, and Equity & Engagement Departments joined the New American Welcome Center to provide details on the Illinois TRUST Act, a 2018 law that governs how Illinois law enforcement engages with federal immigration authorities. Under the TRUST Act, law enforcement officials in Illinois are not allowed to […]
January 21, 2025 Regular Council Meeting
The City Council agenda for the January 21, 2025 Regular Council Meeting is now available through the link below. 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. […]
Champaign Police Bolster Ranks, Address Unlawful Firearms in 2024
In 2024, the Champaign Police Department focused on hiring and officer training, along with continued proactive work to promote public safety in Champaign. Champaign Police hired 20 new personnel in 2024, including three civilians, 15 new hire officers, and two experienced officers. These hires include the largest and most diverse police academy class in the […]
Champaign County Community Coalition
On Wednesday, January 8, 2025, the Champaign County Community Coalition held its monthly meeting at the Holiday Inn Conference Center from 3:30 PM – 5 PM. Champaign County Young Lives shared details about their program, which supports expecting and parenting adolescents in developing leadership, life skills, and faith. Young Lives provides mentorship and a range […]
Police Training Institute
On Wednesday, January 8, 2025, Tracy Parsons, Community Relations Manager for the Equity and Engagement Department, addressed incoming cadets from across the state at the Police Training Institute. With over 105 cadets in attendance, Tracy spoke about the vital importance of building strong Police-Community Relations and actively engaging with the community to foster positive connections […]
Commercial Fire – 2000 N. Neil St.
The Champaign Fire Department responded to a fire in the Market Place Shopping Center, 2000 N. Neil St., Tuesday, January 14, 2025, at 11:39 a.m. Fire crews were able to quickly extinguish the small fire. Firefighters responded to the report from an employee of smoke coming from the ceiling tiles in an individual store. Once […]
Sidewalk Snow Removal Ordinance Activation
The Public Works Director has declared that the sidewalk snow and ice removal requirement in the Downtown, Midtown, and Campustown areas is in effect. Records indicate that Champaign received at least two (2) inches of snow during this weekend’s snowstorm. In order to make the sidewalks safer for pedestrians, City Ordinance requires sidewalks to be […]
Police Chief Appoints Gregory Manzana to Deputy Police Chief
Champaign Police Chief Timothy T. Tyler is pleased to announce the appointment of a long-serving member of the Champaign Police Department to serve as Deputy Chief of Police. “The Champaign Police Department has a history of leadership in our region and across our profession,” said Tyler. “Today, I am proud to continue that legacy through […]
Revised Closure Date: Chalmers Street and Daniel Street Road Closures
In order to remove a crane from a construction project at 608 E. Chalmers Street, Wells and Wells Construction will close Chalmers Street between Sixth Street and Wright Street. Due to one-way traffic patterns in the area, Daniel Street will also be closed to through traffic between Sixth Street and Wright Street. Traffic on southbound […]