Building Permit Issued
The Champaign Fire Department’s Building Safety Division recently issued the following building permit for a project with an estimated construction value of $250,000 or more. Address Value of Construction Date Issued Type Use 205 N Neil St $1,400,000.00 12/14/22 Alteration Mixed Use 2022 Overall Construction Value to Date: $ 209,427,770.00
Additional Charges Filed in November 4, 2022, Homicide Investigation
Charges have been filed against a second man following an investigation into a homicide on Elm Street in early November 2022. On November 4, 2022, Champaign Police were dispatched at 4:52 p.m. to the 1100-Block of N. Elm Street for a report of a shooting with injuries. Shortly after officers arrived at the scene, 18-year-old […]
Shooting Investigation – 900 Block of W. Beardsley Ave
Champaign Police were dispatched at 7:50 p.m. on December 13, 2022, to the 900 block of W. Beardsley Avenue for a report of a shooting with injuries. Upon arrival, Champaign Police located two victims with non-life-threatening gunshot wounds, including a 48-year-old male shot in the leg and a 28-year-old male shot in the leg. Both […]
Residential Fire – 1314 S. Duncan Rd.
The Champaign Fire Department responded to a fully involved structure fire at 1314 S. Duncan Rd., December 14, at 4:35 a.m. Fire crews worked to extinguish the fire at this single-family home. Firefighters responded to a report from a passerby of a fire in this single-story home. Once on the scene, firefighters reported heavy smoke […]
Apartment Fire – 206 Kenwood Rd.
The Champaign Fire Department responded to a fire inside a 12-unit apartment building at 206 Kenwood Rd., December 13, at 11:29 a.m. Fire crews quickly extinguished the fire inside this multi-family apartment building. Firefighters responded to a report from a passerby of a fire in this three-story building. Once on the scene, firefighters reported smoke […]
Green Street Lane Closure (between Randolph Street and State Street)
In order to repair a leaking water valve, Illinois American Water and Shaw Brothers has closed one westbound lane of Green Street between Randolph Street and State Street. The closure is scheduled to reopen by Friday, December 16, 2022. During the closure, westbound traffic will be reduced to one lane.
Bradley Avenue Lane Closures (between Hedge Road and Garden Hills Drive)
In order to perform storm sewer repairs, SNC Construction will be closing two lanes of Bradley Avenue between Hedge Road and Garden Hills Drive. Travel through the work zone will be merged into single eastbound and westbound lanes. All intersection traffic will remain unaffected by this project; however, minor traffic delays may occur at work […]
“Cocoa With a Cop” Fills new Y on the Fly Space with Fun
On December 10, 2022, staff from the Champaign Police Department (CPD) joined the Stephens Family YMCA “Y on the Fly” team at their new facility for their first event, Cocoa with a Cop. More than 30 parents and children attended the event, which featured hot cocoa and assorted treats, gingerbread houses, a coloring station, build-your-own […]
Mayor Feinen Issues Statement Regarding Passing of State Senator Scott Bennett
Mayor Deborah Frank Feinen released the following statement today regarding the passing of State Senator Scott Bennett: “I am heartbroken to learn of the passing of State Senator Scott Bennett, a man who truly made a difference in the lives of so many people across Central Illinois. My heartfelt condolences go out to his wife […]
Dale Drive Road Closure
In order to repair a gas main at Anthony Drive and Dale Drive, Ameren Illinois has closed Dale Drive, just north of Anthony Drive. The street will be reopened by Friday, December 16, 2022. During the closure, access will be maintained to all local properties and Anthony Drive will remain open.