Arrest Made in Fatal Traffic Collision from June 30, 2023
A Champaign man has been arrested following an investigation into a June 30, 2023, traffic incident near the intersection of N. Neil and Maple Street. Champaign Police were dispatched at 5:49 p.m. on June 30, 2023, to the intersection of Neil and Maple Street for a report of an Accident with Injuries. On-scene, officers found […]
Homicide Investigation – 2500 Block of West Springfield Avenue
Champaign Police were dispatched to the 2500 block of W. Springfield Avenue at 7:06 p.m. on July 3, 2023, for a report of a shooting with injuries. On-scene, officers located a 27-year-old Champaign man unresponsive inside an apartment from an apparent gunshot wound. Paramedics responded and the male was pronounced deceased on the scene. The […]
Curtis Road Lane Closure
Curtis Road Lane Closure In order to complete fiber optic install, i3 Broadband and Direct Line will close one westbound lane of Curtis Road between Cherry Hills Drive and Duncan Road. The closure will begin on Wednesday, July 5, 2023 and will reopen on Monday, July 10, 2023, weather permitting. Westbound traffic will be reduced […]
Healey St. Road Closure
Healey St. Road Closure As part of the City’s 2023 Infrastructure Maintenance Project, Feutz Contractors will be closing Healey St. between 3rd Street and 4th Street. The work will begin Wednesday, July 5, 2023 and the closure is expected to last 2 weeks weather permitting. Please do not park on the street near the construction […]
City of Champaign Announces Response for Pickup of Storm Damaged Trees and Brush
City of Champaign Announces Response for Pickup of Storm Damaged Trees and Brush The City of Champaign Public Works Department would like to update residents on the storm cleanup activities taking place throughout the city. Storms on Thursday, June 29, 2023, left behind many damaged trees, bushes, and other debris. City crews continue to prioritize work […]
Fatal Traffic Collision – Intersection of Neil and Maple Street
Champaign Police were dispatched at 5:49 p.m. on June 30, 2023, to the intersection of Neil and Maple Street for a report of an Accident with Injuries. On-scene, officers found a 20-year-old Urbana man and his wrecked motorcycle near the roadway. The man had sustained multiple injuries in a crash, and officers with the Champaign […]
STORM DAMAGE RESIDENTIAL TREE LIMB AND BRUSH COLLECTION
STORM DAMAGE RESIDENTIAL TREE LIMB AND BRUSH COLLECTION There was widespread tree devastation in Champaign due to a major storm on Thursday, June 29, 2023. The City of Champaign will offer short-term, storm damaged tree limb and brush pickup from private properties to assist residents in recovery efforts. Pickup dates will be announced early next […]
City Staff Attends Annual National Community Development Association Conference
Community Development Specialists Betsy Barclay and Shelby Mammano of the Neighborhood Services Department attended the Annual National Community Development Association (NCDA) Conference in June. Each year, the NCDA hosts a conference for agencies that receive federal funds for community development activities. The NCDA Conference provides attendees with the opportunity to attend a variety of sessions. […]
No City Council Meeting Scheduled for Tuesday, July 4, 2023
There is no City Council Meeting scheduled for Tuesday, July 4, 2023. Click here to download the July 4, 2023 No Meeting Notice
Community Gun Violence Response Meeting
On June 29, 2023, a Community Gun Violence Response Meeting was held at Y on the Fly from 6-7:30 pm. The City of Champaign’s Equity and Engagement Department organized the meeting in response to incidents over the weekend. Members of the Champaign Police Department and the City Managers Office joined community members in discussing their […]