Free Parking in the Hill Street Parking Deck During December
Free Parking in the Hill Street Parking Deck During December During the month of December, the City of Champaign will offer free parking in the Hill Street Parking Deck, as a thank you for patronizing Downtown businesses and restaurants. People who spend $5.00 or more at any Downtown business or restaurant are eligible for one […]
Police Investigation Reveals No Intended Threat of Harm towards Students
On Monday, November 13, 2017, Champaign Police responded to Centennial High School after being made aware that a student posted a suggestive threat on social media, allegedly aimed towards the school. Investigation into the incident revealed there was no credible threat, and that the post was intended as a joke towards other students. The following […]
ILEAP Assessment Team Invites Public Comment
A team from the Illinois Law Enforcement Accreditation Program (ILEAP), provided by the Illinois Association of Chiefs of Police, will arrive in Champaign on November 15, 2017 to examine all aspects of the Champaign Police Department, including its policies, procedures, operations, and management. The on-site assessment is expected to take two days, and during that […]
Police Provide Update into Robbery Investigation and Officer Weapon Discharge
This news release provides an update to the October 28, 2017 incident, in which a Champaign Police Officer fired his weapon while investigating a reported Assault and Robbery that occurred in the 1300 Block of Hanover Drive. The involved officer is identified as Officer Edward Sebestik, a 5-year veteran of the Champaign Police Department. Officer […]
Police Respond to Suspicious Object – 2100 Block of S. Neil St.
This morning at approximately 8:00 AM, Champaign Police responded to the 2100 Block of S. Neil St., after receiving report of a suspicious object at a private organization. According to reports, shortly after entering the property, staff identified a broken side window, and discovered what appeared to be a potential bomb on the inside window […]
Police Hold SWAT Training: November 9 & November 13-17 in Bristol Park
The Champaign Police Department Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) Team will be holding training exercises in the Bristol Park Neighborhood on November 9 and November 13 – 17, 2017. Trainings will take place in the northeast corner of the neighborhood during the afternoon hours of 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM. Citizens can expect to see an […]
City of Champaign Properly Pays Employees Serving in the Military: City Refutes Allegations Made by Illinois FOP
Earlier today the Illinois Fraternal Order of Police (Union) issued a news release containing patently misleading statements and misrepresentations of law. The City of Champaign has a high regard for all its employees and refutes the allegations made by the Union that the City does not honor the service of our veterans or follow the […]
Police Investigate Shooting – 1000 Block of N. Neil Street
Last night, at approximately 10:18 PM, Champaign Police Officers responded to the 1000 Block of N. Neil St., after receiving a shots fired report. Upon arrival, police identified a 24-year-old male victim inside the residence with a single gunshot wound to the abdomen. The victim was transported to an area hospital for a potentially life […]
Police Investigate Weapon Discharge Following CPD Officer Response to Assault and Robbery
This morning, at approximately 5:41 AM, Champaign Police Officers responded to the 1300 Block of Hanover Drive for a reported robbery. According to the victim, she and a group of acquaintances were hanging out together when the acquaintances physically assaulted and robbed her of an undetermined amount of currency. Upon arrival, police interviewed the victim, who identified […]
New Bicycle Repair Station in Downtown
New Bicycle Repair Station in Downtown Public Works staff recently upgraded the bicycle repair station located in the Hill Street Parking Deck. The new station includes all the necessary tools to perform most routine maintenance and adjustments on most bikes. All the tools are securely fastened with stainless steel cables. Also a heavy-duty air pump […]