“Click it or Ticket” Enforcement Campaign Results
Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) and the Champaign Police Department From May 9-26, 2014, IDOT supported law enforcement agencies, statewide, to remind motorists to buckle up, both day and night, during the Click It or Ticket seat belt enforcement mobilization. The Champaign Police Department joined other Illinois state and local law enforcement agencies in this […]
UPDATE – Market Place Mall Abduction
A warrant has been issued for the arrest of EDUARDO GUERRO CORTEZ, for Aggravated Battery, a Class Three Felony, with a bond of $1,000,000. Eduardo Guerro Cortez is a suspect who is sought in the alleged abduction of MONICA RAMIREZ, 19, of Champaign. The abduction occurred at Market Place Mall yesterday at approximately 4:05 p.m. […]
Market Place Mall Abduction Investigation
The Champaign Police Department is currently investigating a reported abduction that occurred just outside the North-East entrance to JC Penney at Market Place Mall yesterday at approximately 4:05 p.m. Champaign Police responded and learned that the 19 year-old female victim was outside Market Place with another 22 year-old male friend when they were approached by three male […]
Illinois American Water to Close Section of Springfield Avenue
THIS NEWS RELEASE IS BEING FORWARDED ON BEHALF OF ILLINOIS AMERICAN WATER. In order to repair a damaged water main, Illinois American Water will close one eastbound lane and the center turn lane of Springfield Avenue just east of Neil Street. The lane closure will begin on Monday, May 19, 2014 and will reopen on […]
Illinois American Water to Close Section of Mattis Avenue
THIS NEWS RELEASE IS BEING FORWARDED ON BEHALF OF ILLINOIS AMERICAN WATER In order to repair damaged pavement from a water main repair, Illinois American Water will close one northbound lane of Mattis Avenue between Alton Drive and William Street. The lane closure will begin on Monday, May 19, 2014 and will reopen on Friday, May […]
The Champaign Police Department Participates in the “Click It or Ticket” Seatbelt Enforcement Campaign
On May 9, 2014, the Champaign Police Department will be joining the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT), the Illinois State Police (ISP) and hundreds of local law enforcement agencies across the state by participating in the 2014 Illinois Click It or Ticket seatbelt safety campaign. The Department hopes to save lives by strongly enforcing seat […]
League of Illinois Bicyclists Annual Bike Summit
Police Lt. Jim Clark gave a presentation on April 15, 2014, for the League of Illinois Bicyclists, 3rd Annual Illinois Bike Summit that was held at the I-Hotel. Illinois bicycle advocates and interested professionals from around Illinois attended the summit for a day of learning and networking, meant to help them make their towns more […]
Money Smart Week
The City of Champaign is once again participating in Money Smart Week for Eastern Illinois. This event offers over 80 local educational classes, seminars and activities regarding financial management, retirement, money scams, protecting your credit to name a few. The events will take place in Champaign and surround areas during the week of April 5-12, 2014. […]
Russell Street Closure
Ameren Illinois will be working on relocating the gas main on Russell Street between Church Street and Washington Avenue in preparation for the City of Champaign’s Washington Street drainage project later this year. Russell Street will be down to one lane traffic during business hours today through Tuesday, April 1st. The entire street will be […]
Champaign Police Department Urges Motorists to Celebrate Responsibly on St. Patrick’s Day
The Illinois “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” Campaign The Champaign Police Department will be conducting special patrols on St. Patrick’s Day to curb intoxicated driving and enforce seatbelt laws. “We are reminding everyone this weekend to ‘Driver Sober or Get Pulled Over’ and ‘Click It or Ticket’,” said Sgt. Joe Ketchem “If you plan […]