Police Seek Assistance in Overnight Shooting Investigations
On December 24, 2018, at approximately 10:33 p.m., Champaign Police responded to the 1400 block of North McKinley Avenue after receiving reports of a shooting. Upon arrival, officers did not locate a victim but were later informed that a 32-year-old male had arrived at a local hospital with a non-life-threatening injury from a gunshot wound. […]
Campus Signals to Change to Four-Way Stops Over Break
Due to decreased vehicle and pedestrian traffic during winter break, several campus traffic signals have been adjusted to act as a four-way stop by continuously flashing red. The traffic signals were adjusted today, Friday, December 21, 2018. Normal signal operations will resume Friday, January 11, 2019. The signals are at the intersections of: • Fourth […]
Minority and Women Owned Business Certification Event – December 28th
The City is pleased to announce the launch of the City of Champaign Diversity Advancement Program (CDAP). This program encourages City departments, contractors and other vendors doing business with the City to increase the amount of goods and services provided by local businesses owned by minorities, women, and other socially and economically disadvantaged groups. To […]
Bristol Place Project Contractors Workshop
Trades & Subcontractors and interested parties are invited to attend The City of Champaign is pleased to announce that AHDVS, LLC, and Carlson Construction will be hosting a workshop on Wednesday, December 12, 2018 to continue conversations with interested contractors/subcontractors for the Bristol Place bidding. The workshop will start with a presentation by Jim Roberts of […]
Champaign Deputy Police Chief Joseph Gallo Retires
Champaign Deputy Police Chief Joseph Gallo has retired from the Champaign Police Department after 24 years of devoted public and police service to the Champaign community. His official retirement date is today, Dec. 11, 2018. “It has been an honor and a privilege to serve alongside the extraordinary men and women of the Champaign Police […]
Suspects Identified, Warrants Issued in Nov. 18 N. Hickory Street Shooting Investigation
Champaign Police have identified three suspects in connection to the Nov. 18 N. Hickory Street shooting investigation that hospitalized a 25-year-old female victim with serious gunshot wounds. Arrest warrants for the following individuals have been issued for the offense of Aggravated Battery with a Firearm. Bond on the warrant for each was set at $500,000. […]
Police to Hold SWAT Training Thursday, Dec. 6.
Thursday, Dec. 6, the Champaign Police Department Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) Team will be holding training exercises in and around the 1200 block of West Park Street. The training, which will begin in the morning and potentially carry over into the afternoon, will be conducted using abandoned residences awaiting demolition in the area, including […]
City of Champaign Reminder of Sidewalk Snow Removal for Campus and Downtown
With winter weather arriving early this year, the City of Champaign would like to remind owners of properties located within the University District and the Downtown area that they are responsible for removing snow, ice, sleet or freezing rain from the sidewalks adjacent to their properties. The ordinance applies when accumulations are 2-inches or greater. […]
New Online Tool Provides Convenient, Online Access to Champaign’s Financial Data
The City of Champaign is pleased to announce the launch of the Financial Transparency Portal, a new online resource which provides expanded and convenient access to the City’s financial information. This new tool is now available for the public to explore via the City’s website at champaignil.gov/FinancialTransparency. The Financial Transparency Portal provides residents with easy, […]
With Financial Closing Complete, Bristol Place Construction Ramping Up. Announcing Contracting and Employment Opportunities
The City of Champaign is pleased to announce that the financial closing of the Bristol Place Residences finished on November 8, 2018. With the time-consuming work related to the closing completed, construction is now on track for an early 2020 completion. The City is now focused on the significant economic impact this project will provide […]