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. […]
Bristol Park Neighborhood Plan Update
Greg Skaggs and Kevin Jackson met with Calvin Williams, the Chairman for the Committee on Construction at the Illinois Black Chamber of Commerce. The discussion centered around strategies for the Bristol Place Demolition Policy that would allow the greatest opportunities for MBE/WBE businesses to participate. Mr. Williams was briefed on the discussions that NSD staff […]
Infrastructure Maintenance Construction Update
Schomburg & Schomburg Construction, Inc. has completed the sidewalk repair on the East side of Elm Street from Healey Street to White Street. The first two blocks of the Elm Street brick repair is complete and work is progressing on the final block between Union Street and White Street. Work in the North Campus TIF […]
Healey Street Construction Update
A&R Mechanical Services, Inc. has continued to work at the intersection of Sixth St. and Healey St. They have completed reconstruction of the northeast corner of the intersection, and they should finish reconstruction of the west half of the intersection this week. A&R is also nearly done reconstructing the east half of 500 block of […]
Healey Street Construction Update
On Monday, May 19, A&R Mechanical Services, Inc. began work on the Healey Street Reconstruction Project. A&R has been working at the intersection of Healey & Sixth for the past two weeks. They are in the process of completing a significant amount of storm sewer work at this location. They have also worked to accommodate […]
Bradley Ave Gas Leak – Final Update
At the time of this update, Bradley Avenue is re-opened to traffic. Ameren has been able to control the release of gas in this area and will continue to make repairs. For questions regarding this media release contact: John Koller, Fire Marshal, Phone: (217) 403-7210
Bradley Avenue Closure – Gas Leak Update
At the time of this update, Bradley Avenue, between Market Street and Fourth Street, remains closed. Other intersecting roads closed in the area of the leak are: Oak Street at Bradley Avenue; North Chestnut Street at Bradley Avenue; and North Clock Street at Bradley Avenue. Ameren has shut off the gas and is waiting for […]
Windsor Road Project Update
Stark Excavating is widening the approaches to the bridge on Windsor Road over I-57. Construction began on April 1 and will be complete on October 15, 2014. It’s required that the road be open for traffic on August 15, 2014. Stark is currently constructing the foundation for the retaining walls. Due to the existing development, […]
2006 Parkdale Drive – Fire Update
CFD Fire Information Report Narrative: Champaign Fire Department responded to a report of a working at 2006 Parkdale Dr. Upon arrival fire department crews found smoke emitting from the front and rear of the property. Fire crews entered the property and found fire to be in a utility closet off the kitchen area. A hose […]
410 E. Green – Fire Update
CFD Fire Information Report Narrative: Champaign Fire Department responded to a report of a working at 410 E. Green St / Empire Restaurant. Upon arrival fire department crews found smoke emitting from the front of the property. Fire crews entered the property and found a cooking fire that had been controlled by the suppression system […]