Police Seek the Public’s Help to Identify Bank Robbery Suspect
Today at approximately 3:12PM, Champaign Police Officers responded to Regions Bank, located at 111 S. State Street for a reported bank robbery. According to bank staff, the suspect entered the bank and handed the teller a note demanding money. An undetermined amount of currency was given to the suspect before he fled on foot in […]
Arrest Made in Fatal September 1 Shooting – 1200 Block of N. McKinley Ave.
Today at approximately 11:50 AM, Jaki Pearson of Champaign surrendered without incident to detectives of the Champaign Police Department for the offense of Murder. An arrest warrant was issued for 20-year-old Pearson on September 4, in connection with the September 1, 2017 shooting of 19-year-old Brandon J. Smith in the 1200 Block of N. McKinley […]
Police Identify Suspect in September 1 Fatal Shooting – 1200 Block of N. McKinley Ave.
On September 1, 2017 at approximately 12:44 AM, Champaign Police responded to the 1200 Block of N. McKinley Ave. after nearby officers heard multiple gunshots in the immediate area. Officers located 19-year-old Brandon J. Smith in critical condition. He was transported to Carle Hospital, but would succumb to his injuries a short time later. Since […]
IDOT – Neil Street Resurfacing
The Illinois Department of Transportation announced today that improvements to Neil Street from Edgebrook Drive south of Interstate 74 to Anthony Drive will begin Sept. 5. At least one lane will remain open in each direction during the project duration, and the work will be performed at night on weekdays. The project is expected to […]
Police Investigate Fatal Shooting – 1200 Block of N. McKinley Ave.
On September 1, 2017 at approximately 12:44 AM, Champaign Police responded to the 1200 Block of N. McKinley Ave., after nearby officers heard multiple gunshots in the immediate area. When officers arrived on scene, police found a 19-year-old male victim suffering from a life-threatening gunshot wound. The victim was transported to Carle Hospital, where he […]
City of Champaign Welcomes Public Input on Council Goal Setting
The Champaign City Council will meet in September to discuss their goals for 2017-2019, and the public is encouraged to share its thoughts and ideas to help guide the discussion. Every two years the City Council identifies a set of goals, which the City Manager and Executive Staff use to set priorities, direct work activities, […]
Police Ask for Witness Support in August 3 Homicide Investigation
On August 3, 2017 at approximately 8:10 PM, Champaign Police Officers responded to the area of Elm St. & Beardsley St. after receiving a report of a shooting. Upon arrival, police found 53-year-old Gus Edwards who suffered from a gunshot wound. Edwards would later succumb to his injuries hours later at Carle Hospital. Champaign Police […]
Online Registration for the Residential Electronics Collection
The online registration for the next Residential Electronics Collection event for participating communities in Champaign County will open on Tuesday, September 5, 2017, at 8 a.m. The link to the online registration system is: http://ecycle.simplybook.me/. The collection event takes place on Saturday, October 14, 2017, from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Parkland College, 2400 W. Bradley Avenue, […]
Police Encourage Safety this Labor Day with Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over Campaign
The end of summer is traditionally marked by the Labor Day holiday, often celebrated through picnics, pool parties and other gatherings. Sadly, the Labor Day holiday also can be one of the deadliest due to drunk and drug-impaired motor vehicle crashes. The Champaign Police Department is joining the Illinois Department of Transportation to help stop […]
Champaign-Urbana International Humanitarian Awards to be Included in Immigrant Welcome Award Ceremony
The Cities of Champaign and Urbana are excited to announce a new collaboration with the CU Immigration Forum to co-sponsor the Immigrant Welcome Award Ceremony and Celebration. The event will be held September 23, 2017, at 2:00 p.m. at the Muslim American Society Center (2011 Brownfield Rd, Urbana). This event is free and open to […]