Hedge Road Cleanup and Canvassing
The Neighborhood Services Department completed a cleanup along the north side of Hedge Road on May 17, 2022, in preparation of the flower planting coming in the near future under the leadership of the Planning and Development Department. Fifteen neighbors and staff participated and deposited two small pickup truck loads of debris at Public Works. […]
Shooting Investigation – 1200 block of Hedge Road
On May 21, 2021, at approximately 9:50 p.m., Champaign Police responded to the 1200 block of Hedge Road for the report of a shooting. Upon arrival, officers learned a 28-year-old male arrived at a local hospital by personal transport with a non-life-threatening gunshot wound. The preliminary investigation indicates the victim was struck by a stray […]
Champaign Police Investigating Shooting
On Feb. 2, 2020, at approximately 2:23 a.m., Champaign Police responded to the 1500 block of Hedge Road after reports of gunfire in the area. Upon arrival, no victim was located, but at approximately 2:56 a.m., police were alerted a 25-year-old female arrived at a local hospital with a single, non-life-threatening gunshot wound. The investigation […]
Police Investigating Two Overnight Shootings
On May 10, 2019, at approximately 10:12 p.m., Champaign Police responded to the 1100 block of North James Street for reports of gunfire in the area. While officers were on scene, they were informed an individual had been struck by gunfire and had been transported to the hospital by a private vehicle. Police were later […]
Demolition of 505 West Bradley Avenue
Neighborhood Code Compliance is monitoring five properties that have been awarded a ‘Notice to Proceed’ for demolition activities. The second project included the principal residence and accessory structure located at 505 West Bradley Avenue. The demolition contractor completed the work the week of March 14. This property was acquired by the Legal Department through a […]
Mattis Avenue Lane Closure
In order to perform storm sewer repairs, Duce Construction will close one northbound lane of Mattis Avenue between Williamsburg Drive and Hedge Road. This work will result in northbound Mattis Avenue traffic being merged into a single lane through the construction work zone. In addition, Hedge Road will not be accessible from Mattis Avenue. This […]
Champaign Police Investigate Two Shootings
The Champaign Police Department is currently investigating two shootings that occurred early Saturday morning. The first shooting occurred On October 25, 2014, in the 900 block of W. Bradley Avenue at approximately 2:14 AM. Officers responded to the area and located a 35 year-old male gunshot victim, who was found lying unresponsive on the ground. […]
Champaign Police Conduct Homicide Investigation (Hedge Road)
The Champaign Police Department is currently investigating a shooting which occurred in the 1500 Block of Hedge Road yesterday evening at approximately 5:50 p.m. Champaign Police responded to an initial report of people being chased by others who were armed with guns, and a report shortly afterwards of multiple shots being fired. Champaign Police responded and […]