Fatal Pedestrian Accident – Bradley Avenue and Neil Street
On Nov. 16, 2021, at approximately 11:14 p.m., Champaign Police responded to the area of East Bradley Avenue and North Neil Street for the report of an accident with injuries. Upon arrival, officers discovered a pedestrian in the roadway with life-threatening injuries. The pedestrian, a 29-year-old male, was transported to a local hospital where he […]
Homicide Investigation – 1500 Block of North Neil Street
On August 24, 2021, at approximately 7:45 p.m., Champaign Police responded to the 200 block of Edgebrook Drive for the report of a shooting with injuries. Upon arrival, officers located a 28-year-old male suffering from a life-threatening gunshot wound to his chest. Responding officers and a concerned citizen rendered medical aid until the victim was […]
Shooting Investigation – 300 Block of North Neil Street
On August 8, 2020, at approximately 12:30 a.m., as officers were on patrol in downtown Champaign, multiple rounds of gunfire were heard from the area of a parking lot in the 300 block of North Neil Street. As officers arrived on scene, a large crowd estimated to be over 100 people were seen fleeing the […]
Police Investigating Armed Robbery, Seek Public Assistance Identifying Suspect
On March 22, 2020, at approximately 9:30 p.m., Champaign Police responded to the Circle K gas station located at 1501 North Neil Street for a reported armed robbery. Upon arrival, officers learned a male subject entered the business, displayed a black handgun, and demanded money and cigarettes from the clerk. After obtaining an undisclosed amount […]
Downtown Champaign Lane Closures (North Neil Street, North Walnut Street, and Main Street)
In order to perform routine storm sewer maintenance activities, Hoerr Construction, Inc. will have lane closures in Downtown Champaign along Main Street, Neil Street, and Walnut Street. The operations will take place during the daytime hours and no overnight closures are required. Details for the lane closures and dates are provided below. March 9, 2020: […]
Police Seek Assistance in Shooting Investigation
On February 21, 2019, at approximately 7:04 p.m., Champaign Police responded to the 2400 block of North Neil Street after receiving reports of a shooting. Upon arrival, officers did not locate a victim but did locate evidence that a shooting had taken place. Police were later informed that a 33-year-old male had arrived at a […]