Items tagged: Francis Drive

Norfolk Southern Railroad Crossing Work and Bradley Avenue Road Closure

In order to complete repairs to five railroad crossings generally located north of University Avenue between Fifth Street and McKinley Avenue, Norfolk Southern Railroad will close the following streets: • Fifth Street just south of Washington Street • Phillips Drive just north of Washington Street • Walnut Street about halfway between Columbia Avenue and North […]


Arrest Made in July 2, 2021 Shooting Investigation

On July 2, 2021, at approximately 2:45 a.m., Champaign Police responded to the 900 block of Francis Drive for the report of a shooting. Upon arrival, officers located an 18-year-old male who was treated for multiple non-life-threatening gunshot wounds to his left leg. Police investigation identified the suspect in the shooting as Xavier Gary, 29, […]


Shooting Investigation – 900 Block of Francis Drive

On July 2, 2021, at approximately 2:45 a.m., Champaign Police responded to the 900 block of Francis Drive for the report of a shooting. Upon arrival, officers located an 18-year-old male with multiple non-life-threatening gunshot wounds to his left leg. The victim was transported to a local hospital and is in stable condition. The preliminary […]


Francis Drive Road Closure

In order to install sanitary sewer service at 1413 N Prospect Avenue, Anderson Brothers 3 will close Francis Drive between Highland Avenue and Prospect Avenue.  The closure will begin on Monday, June 28, 2021, and will reopen on Tuesday, July 6, 2021, weather permitting.  Through traffic will not be allowed during the closure.  Access to […]