SWAT Deployed to an Armed Subject Barricaded in a Private Residence
On Monday, Nov. 26, 2018, at approximately 10:15 p.m., Champaign Police responded to the 2500 block of West Springfield Avenue for a report of domestic battery by an armed male subject, who is identified as 25-year-old Jerry O’Neal, of Champaign. Upon arrival, officers learned O’Neal threatened a female with a firearm inside a private residence. […]
Champaign Police Report Significant Decrease in Property Crimes
The Champaign Police Department has reduced property crimes after making it a priority a little more than one year ago. On Oct. 1, 2017, at the direction of City Council, the department dedicated additional detectives to the investigations unit to combat and decrease the reports of residential and motorized burglaries. From Oct. 1, 2017 to […]
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 […]
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 […]
November 20, 2018 Regular Council Meeting and Post Council Study Session
The City Council agenda for the November 20, 2018 Regular Council Meeting and Post Council Study Session is now available online. This meeting will be held in the City Council Chambers of the City Building, 102 N. Neil Street in Champaign, at 7:00 p.m. The meeting is open to the public and participation is welcome […]
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 […]