Category: General Press Releases

Police Seek Assistance in Shooting Investigation

On Saturday, November 24, 2018, at approximately 8:07 p.m., Champaign Police responded to the 1700 block of West John Street after receiving reports of gunfire in the area. Upon arrival, officers located evidence of a shooting.  A short time later, a 25-year-old male arrived at a local hospital with injuries consistent with a gunshot wound.  […]


Police Seek Assistance in Shooting Investigations

This evening, at approximately 6:29 p.m., Champaign Police responded to the 800 block of South State Street after receiving reports of gunfire in the area. Upon arrival, police found a residence in the 800 block of South State Street that had been struck multiple times by gunfire. No injuries were reported at this location. A […]


Bristol Place Residences Construction Underway

The rebuilding of the Bristol Place neighborhood is now underway as work has begun on the first of two phases of construction.  The first phase of Bristol Place Residences includes 90 new housing units consisting of 64 single-family homes and 26 townhome units.  Work on this first phase is expected to be complete by March […]


The Champaign Police Department: Increased Patrols Planned for Busy Thanksgiving Week

The Champaign Police Department and law enforcement throughout Illinois will be working around the clock through Thanksgiving and the remainder of the year to make certain that travelers are buckled up and driving sober. The Champaign Police Department is joining the Illinois Department of Transportation, the Illinois State Police and nearly 200 local police and […]


Community Reminder: Holiday Shopping Safety

The holidays are a special time of year for many of us. Unfortunately, they are also notorious for criminals preying on individuals who are rushed and being accidentally careless with their belongings during the season’s increased pace of activity. The police department typically sees a rise in criminal activity near shopping centers and campus during […]


Police Seek Assistance in Overnight N. Hickory Street Shooting Investigation

This morning, at approximately 1:45 a.m., Champaign Police responded to the 700 block of N. Hickory Street following reports of gunfire. Upon arrival, police learned a 25-year-old female victim had been transported to a local hospital with life-threatening gunshot wounds where she remains in critical condition. The preliminary investigation reveals the victim was one of […]


Sidewalk Snow Removal Ordinance Activation

Sidewalk Snow Removal Ordinance Activation  As of 2:45 p.m., Thursday, November 15, 2018, the Champaign Public Works Director has declared that the sidewalk snow and ice removal requirement in the Downtown and Campustown areas is in effect.   The Illinois State Water Survey indicates that our area received 2.6 inches of snow between Wednesday night and […]


Champaign Police Reminds Drivers, Pedestrians to be Prepared, Safe when Traveling during Inclement Weather

With today’s snowfall, and as fall turns to winter, the Champaign Police Department reminds the community to remain alert, cautious and safe when traveling during inclement winter weather conditions. SAFETY TIPS FOR DRIVING SAFELY: Before you leave, check the latest weather conditions along your planned travel route. Try and avoid traveling in low visibility conditions. […]


Building Permits Issued

Building Permits Issued The Champaign Fire Department’s Building Safety Division recently issued the following building permits for projects with an estimated construction value of $250,000 or more. Address Value of Construction Date Issued Type Use  3302 Mission Dr. $5,550,261 11/5/18 New Multi-Family/Retail 3202 Apollo Dr. $1,294,791 11/5/18 New Warehouse         2018 Overall […]