Charges Filed in August 2, 2021, Shooting Investigation
On August 2, 2021, at approximately 12:26 a.m., Champaign Police responded to the 0-100 block of East Beardsley Avenue for the report of a shooting. Upon arrival, officers located a 58-year-old female suffering from five gunshot wounds. The victim was transported to a local hospital for treatment and has recovered from her wounds. An investigation […]
Mattis Avenue Lane Closure (between Camp Drive and Springer Drive)
In order to perform storm sewer repairs, SNC Construction will be closing one lane of southbound Mattis Avenue between Camp Drive and Springer Drive. Southbound traffic will be merged into one lane through the work zone. All travel at intersections will remain unaffected by this work. Work is scheduled to begin at 7 a.m. on […]
Mattis Avenue and Windsor Road Lane Closures
In order to facilitate fiberoptic installation for i3 Broadband, Direct Line and Stark Excavating will close a lane of Mattis Avenue and a lane of Windsor Road. The closures will begin on Monday, June 27, 2022, and will reopen on Friday, July 1, 2022, weather permitting. The following lanes will be closed: • One northbound […]
No City Council Meeting Scheduled for Tuesday, June 28, 2022
There is no City Council Meeting scheduled for Tuesday, June 28, 2022. Click here to download the June 28, 2022 No Meeting Notice
Kirby Avenue Lane Closure (between Alma Drive and Dodds Drive)
In order to perform storm sewer repairs, SNC Construction will be closing the right lane of westbound Kirby Avenue between Alma Drive and Dodds Drive. All travel at intersections will remain unaffected. Work is scheduled to begin at 7 a.m. on Thursday, June 23, 2022, and is planned to be completed and reopened to traffic […]
CDAP Site Visits for City Projects Begin
Purchasing and Compliance Specialist, Adonis Fuller, began CDAP (Champaign Diversity Advancement Program) site visits for City projects on June 21, at the Bradley Avenue Improvements project that runs from Staley Avenue to Bluegrass Lane, Champaign, IL. CDAP site visits are to ensure compliance towards good faith efforts in subcontracting and workforce goals. The City’s objective […]
Champaign Fire Department Encourages Safe and Lawful Fireworks Celebrations
As Independence Day approaches and our community begins to celebrate July 4th, the City of Champaign reminds residents and visitors that fireworks can be dangerous and to celebrate safely by leaving the fireworks to the experts. According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, there were approximately 15,600 fireworks-related, emergency department-treated injuries in 2020. This […]
Homicide Investigation – 900 Block of W Bloomington Road
On June 19, 2022, at approximately 1:48 a.m., Champaign Police responded to the 900 block of W. Bloomington Road for a report of a shooting with injury. Upon arrival, officers located multiple victims suffering from gunshot wounds and immediately started rendering medical aid. A male victim was found in a vehicle having suffered multiple life-threatening […]
Champaign Police Seek Assistance in June 18 Shooting Investigation
At 5:43 a.m. on June 18, 2022, Officers from the Urbana Police Department were dispatched to the intersection of W. University Avenue and N. Goodwin Avenue for a report of a two-vehicle accident. Officers arriving on-scene found a 32-year-old male passenger in one vehicle with a non-life-threatening gunshot wound to the torso. Urbana officers immediately […]
June 21, 2022 Regular Council Meeting
The City Council agenda for the June 21, 2022 Regular Council Meeting is now available through the link below. 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 and encouraged. […]