Champaign Police Release Results from Traffic Safety Enforcement Campaign
The Champaign Police Department conducted a traffic safety campaign throughout the month of July, reminding motorists to slow down to save lives. The speed enforcement effort was conducted by Champaign Police in partnership with the Illinois Department of Transportation, the Illinois State Police, and more than 200 local law enforcement agencies in a coordinated effort […]
Champaign Police Remind Drivers to Drive Smart, Reduce Speed for Safer Travel
The Champaign Police Department announced today it is partnering with the Illinois Department of Transportation, the Illinois State Police, and more than 200 local law enforcement agencies to step up enforcement efforts across Illinois in an effort to reduce speeding. Throughout the month of July, motorists can expect increased patrols looking for speeding, as well […]
Traffic Impacts Throughout Champaign County
Funeral Procession Route Announced for Ross Booker The Champaign Police Department would like to advise the community of potential traffic delays on the morning of Saturday, March 12. Ross Booker, tow-truck operator and volunteer firefighter with the Saint Joseph-Stanton Fire Protection District, will be laid to rest Saturday, March 12, 2022, following a graveside funeral […]
Campus Traffic Signals
Due to decreased pedestrian and vehicle traffic, the City of Champaign and the University of Illinois have set several traffic signals on Campus to flash. The traffic signals at the following intersections will be set to flash both day and night: City of Champaign Sixth Street and John Street Fourth Street and Daniel Street University […]
Windsor Road and Galen Drive (Traffic Signal Outage)
Due to an accident, the traffic signal at the intersection of Windsor Road and Galen Drive is out of operation. The intersection will be controlled by stop signs until the signal can be fixed. A portion of streetlights in the area may be out during this time as well. The signal is expected to be […]
University Avenue & Chestnut Street Signal Work
In order to repair the traffic signal at the intersection of University Avenue and Chestnut Street, CS&L will be working on the southbound lane of Chestnut Street, with occasional lane closures on University Avenue. The lane closures will occur from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Wednesday, September 24, 2014. Both roads will remain open […]
Champaign Police Department Releases Labor Day Enforcement Crackdown Numbers
Officers from the Champaign Police Department issued several citations during the recent Labor Day traffic enforcement campaign. Officers issued citations for: Unlawful Cell Phone Use: Seven (7) citations Seat Belt Violations: Six (6) citations Improper Lane Usage: One (1) citation Disobeyed Traffic Signal: One (1) citation No Valid Driver’s License: One (1) citation Law enforcement […]
Healey Street Road Closure
In order to temporarily place a crane at 601 South Sixth Street, JSM Development will be closing a section of Healey Street, between Sixth Street and Fifth Street. The road closure will occur from 7:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 4. Through traffic will not be allowed in the area; however, the west […]
Champaign Police Steps Up Late-Night Impaired Driving and Safety Belt Enforcement
The Champaign Police Department will be participating in the 2014 Labor Day “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” impaired driving campaign, which focuses on the deadliest time of day for motor vehicle fatalities. The intensified enforcement effort against the overwhelming number of late-night impaired drivers and seat belt law violators emphasizes the disproportionate number of traffic […]
Electrical Work at State Farm Center
The State Farm Center will be conducting major electrical work over the weekend. To accomplish this, electricity will be turned off at the facility. This power outage will affect traffic signals on Kirby Avenue at First Street and Fourth Street. These two intersections will be converted to four-way stops starting at 4:00 p.m. Friday, August 22, […]