Champaign Police Pull Up a Chair for Coffee with a Cop
On December 15, 2022, Champaign Police held their fourth and final Coffee with a Cop event for 2022 at McDonald’s on Bloomington Road. Coffee with a Cop provides an open environment for residents to come with questions and concerns and have an open dialogue with their Police Department without any set agenda. Previous Coffee with […]
Shop with a Cop Spreads Holiday Cheer
On December 14, 2022, Champaign Police coordinated their 20th Annual Shop With A Cop event. Through generous donations from our community, Shop With A Cop was able to bring a bit of holiday cheer to 83 children, including a Christmas wishlist shopping spree and dinner with Santa. Along with CPD sworn and civilian staff, our […]
City Holds Police Service Representative Recruitment Meeting
On December 14, 2022, the Police Department hosted an informational meeting for those interested in learning more about the City’s Police Service Representative I (PSR) position. The event was held both in-person and virtually and covered a variety of topics including: Police Department organizational structure, PSR I job duties and expectations, salary and benefits, training […]
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 […]