Police Seek Suspect in Burglary at 2223 South Neil Street
Today, at approximately 12:46 p.m., Champaign Police Officers responded to Champaign Jewelers, located at 2223 S Neil Street, for a reported burglary. According to reports, a male subject entered the location at approximately 12:40 p.m. and proceeded to grab an undisclosed amount of merchandise. The suspect then fled southwest from the business. The suspect is […]
Council to Consider Changes to Floor Area Ratio
An informational meeting is being held at the Champaign Public Library to present potential zoning changes to address concerns heard at the January 9th City Council Study Session on increasing the Floor Area Ratio (FAR) for narrow lots in the Single Family Residential Zoning District. An agenda of the meeting is included here. An overview […]
UPDATE: Police Make Arrest in Nov. 25, 2017, Homicide Investigation
On November 25, 2017, at approximately 4:10 a.m., Champaign Police Officers responded to the 2500 block of W. Springfield Ave. after receiving a report of a shooting. Upon arrival, police found 28-year-old Martrell Johnson of Champaign, Illinois, had sustained a gunshot wound. Johnson was transported to an area hospital, where he would later succumb to […]
Champaign Police Explorer Post 258 Members Attend 2018 National Law Enforcement Explorer Conference
Members of Champaign Police Department Explorer Post 258 recently attended the 2018 National Law Enforcement Explorer Conference, held July 16-21, at Purdue University in West Lafayette, Indiana. Law Enforcement Explorers is a career-oriented program providing young adults an introduction into the field of policing. This marked the first time the Champaign Police Department attended the national conference since […]
UPDATE: Police Make Arrest in July 19 Shooting Investigation
Today, at approximately 2:45 p.m., Champaign Police arrested 26-year-old Kayon Toy of Champaign, Illinois, for Aggravated Discharge of a Firearm in connection with the July 19 shooting that took place in the 1600 block of Sheffield Road. On the evening of July 19, at approximately 8 p.m., police responded to the 1600 block of Sheffield […]
Police Investigate Overnight Shooting at the 1600 Block of Sheffield Road
Last night, at approximately 8 p.m., Champaign Police responded to the 1600 Block of Sheffield Road for reports of gunfire. Upon arrival to the scene, police discovered multiple rounds had been fired into a house containing several individuals, including children. No serious injury was reported, and no emergency medical intervention was needed. Following a preliminary […]
Update: Police Make Arrest in March 7 Homicide Investigation
Today, at approximately 12:05 PM, the United States Marshals Service arrested 39-year-old Cornelius Freeman of Champaign, Illinois in Mayfield, Kentucky in connection with the death of 26-year-old Micheal White of Chicago. An arrest warrant was previously issued for Freeman on March 8, 2018 for the offense of First Degree Murder. Bond on the warrant was […]
IDOT I-74 Nighttime Ramp Closures Set July 12
The Illinois Department of Transportation announces that nighttime closures of the Neil Street and Cunningham Avenue off-ramps from Interstate 74 will begin July 12. The closures are necessary for crews to perform skid-proofing operations. Work on I-74 will begin at 9 p.m. July 12 on the westbound off-ramp at Neil Street and the eastbound offramp […]
Police Make Arrest, Seek to Identify Additional Victims in Aggravated Battery Investigation
On July 10, 2018, at approximately 10:15 AM, Champaign Police, with the assistance of the United States Marshals Service Fugitive Task Force, arrested 26-year-old Carlos Draine of Champaign on charges of Aggravated Battery and Mob Action. Draine was arrested for a July 8, 2018 battery that took place near the intersection of Second St. and […]
Police to Hold SWAT Training July 12 at Franklin Middle School
The Champaign Police Department Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) Team and School Resource Officers will be holding training exercises at Franklin Middle School during the afternoon of July 12. Citizens can expect to see an increased police presence in the area. Nearby residents and businesses are advised that training devices may on occasion produce noise […]