Arrest Made in January 5, 2023, Homicide Investigation
A Champaign man has been arrested following an investigation into a January 2023 homicide on Garden Hills Drive. On January 5, 2023, Champaign Police were dispatched at 5:33 p.m. to the 1200 block of Garden Hills Drive for a report of a Shooting with Injuries. Upon arrival, officers located 21-year-old Jalen Williams from Champaign suffering […]
Kirby Avenue Lane Closures (between First Street and Fourth Street)
In order to install lighting for the University of Illinois, Champaign Signal and Lighting will close one eastbound lane and one westbound lane of Kirby Avenue between First Street and Fourth Street. The closures will begin on Monday, January 16, and will end on Friday, January 20, 2023. Eastbound traffic will be reduced to one […]
Church Street Lane Closure (from State Street to Randolph Street)
In order to perform routine storm sewer maintenance activities, National Power Rodding Corp. will close a lane on Church Street from the intersection of State Street to the intersection of Randolph Street as work is done in this area. Work is planned during the hours of 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. from Wednesday, January 11, […]
Residential Fire – 1311 Williamsburg Dr.
The Champaign Fire Department responded to a fire in a single-family home at 1311 Williamsburg Dr., Tuesday, January 10, at 10:17 a.m. Fire crews quickly extinguished the fire in the home. Firefighters responded to a report of a fire in this single-story residence. Once on the scene, fire crews reported heavy smoke and fire coming […]
2022 Holiday Tree Collection Complete
The Public Works Department collected 1,123 trees during the Holiday Tree Collection on January 9, 2023. The trees will be chipped and made into garden mulch. Residents may continue to take trees to the Landscape Recycling Center during the months of January and February for free disposal. The next yard waste collection will occur in […]
Fifth Street Road Closure (between Chalmers Street and Armory Avenue)
In order to place a construction crane at 409 E. Chalmers, Custom Service Crane will close Fifth Street between Chalmers Street and Armory Avenue. The closure will begin on Wednesday, January 11, and the street will reopen on Thursday, January 12, 2023, weather permitting. Through traffic will not be allowed, but access will be maintained […]
Church Street Lane Closure (between New Street and Elm Street)
In order to complete sidewalk installation for Central High School North Fields, Stark Excavating will close one westbound lane of Church Street between New Street and Elm Street. The closure will begin on Thursday, January 12, and will reopen on Friday, January 20, 2023, weather permitting. Westbound traffic will be reduced to one lane in […]
January 10, 2023 Special Regular Council Meeting
The City Council agenda for the January 10, 2023 Special 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 […]
Homicide Investigation – 1200 Block of Garden Hills Drive
Champaign Police were dispatched at 5:33 p.m. on January 5, 2023, to the 1200 block of Garden Hills Drive for a report of a Shooting with Injuries. Upon arrival, officers located a 21-year-old male victim from Champaign suffering from life-threatening gunshot wounds to the chest. Personnel from the Champaign Police and Fire Departments immediately rendered […]
Champaign Police Address Gun Violence, Quality of Life Concerns in 2022
The Champaign Police Department worked in 2022 to promote public safety, prevent and solve crime, and strengthen community relationships. The Department set three key priorities for the year: reducing gun violence, increasing community engagement, and addressing quality of life concerns in Champaign. Through these efforts, Champaign Police reported a 50.2% reduction in shooting incidents in […]