MCORE Project Partner Agencies to Host Open House
The partner agencies in the Multimodal Corridor Enhancement (MCORE) Project (www.mcoreproject.com) will hold an open house on Tuesday, May 5, 2015 in Illini Union Ballroom C (1401 W Green St., Urbana). The open house will be held between the hours of 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. The purpose of […]
Area Police Collaborate in Response to Recent Shootings
Community Members Urged to Assist in Providing Information Local law enforcement agencies are working together to investigate seven incidents related to the aggravated discharge of a firearm that have occurred in the Urbana-Champaign area since late Friday evening. Police agencies have identified these incidents as being related to two feuding groups, who have fired numerous […]
The Champaign Police Department and the University of Illinois Police Department Address Recent Crimes on Campus
“Citizens Are Encouraged to Remain Alert and Travel in Pairs” The Champaign Police Department and the University of Illinois Police Department (UIPD) are working closely to implement effective crime prevention strategies on campus. Over the past two weeks, 12 incidents of mob action and robbery have occurred in the U of IL campus area. In […]
Champaign Police Investigate Sexual Abuse and Sexual Assault
309 E. Green Street The Champaign Police Department is continuing its investigation into two separate incidents that occurred between 3:00 a.m. and 4:40 a.m. on October 11, 2014 at the apartment building located at 309 E. Green Street. At this time, it appears these two incidents are related. The first incident occurred at approximately 3:00 […]
Feed the Thing During Move In/Out – Cardboard Dumpsters
As the fall semester begins at the University of Illinois, the City of Champaign is holding a move in/out recycle event from August 15-25, 2014. Cardboard dumpsters will be placed around the Campustown area with the purpose of providing students living in multifamily buildings (apartments, condos; co-ops with 5 or more units), fraternities, sororities, and other […]
August Campus Move In-Out Recycle and Reuse Event
As summer turnover begins at the University of Illinois, the City of Champaign and local non-profit agencies are continuing their effort to encourage the students living in multifamily buildings, fraternities, sororities, and private certified housing to donate any unwanted items that can be resold or reused. The date scheduled for drop-off is: Saturday, August 9. […]
Kirby Avenue Lane Closure
In order to repair a storm sewer inlet and manhole for the University of Illinois, A&R Services will be closing one eastbound lane of Kirby Avenue between Neil Street and Oak Street. The lane closure will begin on Monday, May 12, 2014 and will reopen by Friday, May 16, 2014, weather permitting. Eastbound traffic will […]
Report of Fire on 808 S. First
CFD Fire Information Report Narrative: Champaign Fire Department responded to a report of a large fire in the basement of a residence with occupants still inside. Fire Crews arrived to find no smoke or flames visible from the street. Once crews made entry to the building, they found light smoke and a small fire in […]