City Recognizes Black History Month
City Recognizes Black History Month with Atrium Display Black history month is celebrated in February nation-wide. Staff from the Office of Equity, Community, and Human Rights (ECHO) put together a display, in the atrium of the City Building, highlighting historical and great African Americans. The ECHO staff invites the public to stop by the City […]
Champaign Police Investigating Sunday Night Shooting
On Sunday, Feb. 3, 2019, at approximately 11:26 p.m., Champaign Police responded to the North West area of Champaign following several reports of shots fired. Soon thereafter, police were notified an 18-year-old male arrived at a local hospital suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. Upon arrival at the hospital, police discovered a vehicle with damage consistent […]
City of Champaign Facilities to Reopen at Noon on January 31
In order to allow weather conditions to subside so employees can safely travel to work during the forecasted cold weather, the Champaign City Building and the Public Works facility will delay opening to the public until noon on January 31, 2019. All emergency services continue to fully operate. Anyone choosing to travel during the bitterly […]
City of Champaign Facilities Closed January 30 Due to Weather
City Building, Champaign Public Library, Public Works Closed to Public In order to maintain employee safety and to focus on emergency services during the forecasted extreme temperatures, City of Champaign facilities will be closed to the public for routine operations on Wednesday, January 30, 2019. This includes the City Building, the Champaign Public Library and […]
Champaign Police Investigating Shooting in the 1300 Block of Fairfax Drive
On Friday, Jan. 25, 2019, at approximately 7:10 p.m., Champaign Police responded to the 1300 block of Fairfax Drive following reports of a shooting. Upon arrival, officers discovered a 24-year-old male victim inside a private residence suffering from serious gunshot wounds. The victim was transported to a local hospital for medical treatment. The preliminary investigation […]
Champaign Police Investigating Overnight Homicide
This morning, at approximately 4:40 a.m., Champaign Police responded to the 800 Block of Fairoaks Drive following reports of a shooting. Upon arrival, officers discovered an unresponsive 38-year-old male victim inside a private residence suffering from life-threatening gunshot wounds. The victim was transported to a local hospital where he succumbed to his injuries. The preliminary […]
Champaign Police Officer Ed Wachala Retires
Champaign Police Officer Ed Wachala is retiring from the Champaign Police Department after 21 years of public and steadfast police service to the Champaign community. “It’s been a remarkable journey serving our community as a police officer and working alongside the skilled men and women of the Champaign Police Department – many of whom are […]
Police Investigating Jan. 21 Shooting
On Monday, Jan. 21, 2019, at approximately 5:27 p.m., Champaign Police responded to the 2000 block of N. Market Street following reports of gunfire. Upon arrival, police learned a 20-year-old male had suffered life-threatening injuries from a gunshot wound. The victim remains hospitalized in critical condition. Champaign Police are processing evidence from the scene and […]
City of Champaign Crews to Address Snowfall
City of Champaign Crews to Address Snowfall The City of Champaign Public Works Department will deploy resources to address the snowfall forecast for Friday night to Saturday night. Forecasters are calling for 3-6” of total accumulation, with gusty winds causing visibility issues. According to Public Works Director, Dennis Schmidt, “We are following the specifics […]
Champaign Police Investigate Fraudulent Activity, Seek Assistance Identifying Suspects
The Champaign Police Department is investigating fraudulent activity after being alerted by two local businesses that their payment machines were compromised by skimming devices – a malicious credit/debit card reader attached to the real payment terminal, or inserted inside, by scammers to steal financial and personal information from unwitting customers. Following police investigation, surveillance video […]