Champaign Police Release Results from Thanksgiving Traffic Enforcement Campaign
The Champaign Police Department conducted a traffic safety campaign to ensure that everyone traveled safely around the Thanksgiving holiday. The enforcement effort ran from November 21 through December 2, 2025. It was conducted by Champaign Police in partnership with the Illinois Department of Transportation, the Illinois State Police, and more than 200 local law enforcement […]
Arrest Made in November 19 Fire at Champaign Church
A Champaign man has been arrested for his involvement in a fire that caused thousands of dollars in damage to a Champaign church. On November 19, 2025, at 12:28 p.m., personnel with the Champaign Police and Fire Departments were called to a church in the 1600 block of Bloomington Road following a report of a […]
Champaign Police Encourage Drivers to Slow Down, Buckle Up for Thanksgiving Travel
Officers to Focus on Impaired and Unbuckled Drivers During Holiday Campaign The Champaign Police Department is partnering with the Illinois Department of Transportation, the Illinois State Police, and more than 200 local law enforcement agencies to focus on impaired and unbuckled drivers. Drivers can expect high-visibility enforcement throughout Illinois from November 21 through December 2, […]
Champaign Police Investigating Two Overnight Shooting Incidents
Champaign Police are investigating two shooting incidents, including one homicide and one shooting with injuries, that occurred in the overnight hours of November 16 and 17, 2025. These incidents are being investigated separately, as Investigators have no indication at this time that they are related. Homicide Investigation – 3700 Block of Colleen Drive Champaign Police […]
Champaign Police Seek Community Assistance in Investigating Bank Robbery
Champaign Police were dispatched at 3:17 p.m. on October 3, 2025, to the 1000 block of S. Neil Street for a report of a Bank Robbery. Upon arrival, officers learned that a suspect had entered the bank and demanded money while threatening staff. The suspect then fled the bank with an undisclosed amount of currency. […]
Champaign Police Seek Community Assistance in Investigating Bank Robbery
Champaign Police were dispatched at 11:09 a.m. on September 24, 2025, to the 1000 block of S. Neil Street for a report of a Bank Robbery. Upon arrival, officers learned that a suspect had entered the bank and damaged security glass while demanding money and threatening staff. The suspect then fled the bank with an […]
Champaign Police Release Results from Labor Day Traffic Campaign
The Champaign Police Department conducted a traffic campaign to reduce impaired driving from August 15 to September 2, reminding motorists that sharing the road starts with safe choices. The enforcement effort was conducted by Champaign Police in partnership with the Illinois Department of Transportation, the Illinois State Police, and more than 200 local law enforcement […]
Champaign Police Arrest Man After Knife Attack Injures Three Medical Personnel
Two Champaign Firefighters, Emergency Medical Technician Hospitalized with Stabbing Injuries Champaign Police are investigating a stabbing incident that injured three first responders. At 9:40 p.m. on Thursday, September 4, an individual called 9-1-1 and reported they were experiencing mental health concerns at a location near Neil Street and Buena Vista Drive. First responders, including Champaign […]
Champaign Police Seek Community Assistance in Homicide Investigation
Champaign Man Dead After Shooting Along Railroad Line Near Intersection of Maple and Prairie Streets Champaign Police were dispatched at 6:12 a.m. to the railroad tracks near Maple Street and Prairie Street for a report of a man deceased near the tracks. On-scene, officers located a 45-year-old male victim from Champaign with a mortal gunshot […]
Two Arrested in Overnight Shooting Homicide – 2500 Block of W. Springfield Ave
Champaign Police were dispatched to the 2500 block of W. Springfield Avenue at 3:04 a.m. on August 24, 2025, following multiple reports of a shooting with injuries. On-scene, officers found a 35-year-old male victim from Urbana unconscious and not breathing with multiple life-threatening gunshot wounds. Officers immediately initiated lifesaving measures until the victim could be […]