BPM² Neighborhood Groups Hosts BBQ and Clean Up Events
The BPM² (Bradley, Prospect, Mattis & Mimosa) neighborhood group hosted a neighborhood social event on Friday, July 8, 2023, at Willis Park. The event was organized by the group to build neighbor to neighbor connections. NSD staff were on hand to support the engagement effort which included food, music, and games. The social event served […]
Neighborhood Services Hosts Game Night in Hedge POP! Park
On Thursday, July 13, 2023, Neighborhood Services hosted a game night in Hedge POP! Park. Game nights are hosted in various parks throughout Champaign to encourage residents to gather outside for an evening of fun and engagement with one another. The Hedge POP! Park game nights are part of a series of events planned through […]
Homicide Investigation – 1700 Block of S. State Street
Champaign Police were dispatched at 7:39 p.m. on July 13, 2023, to the 1700 block of S. State Street for a report of a shooting with injuries. Upon arrival, officers found a 20-year-old male victim from Champaign with a potentially life-threatening injury from a gunshot wound and a 21-year-old female victim from Champaign with a […]
Fatal Traffic Crash – Intersection of Green and State Street
Champaign Police were dispatched at 11:01 p.m. on July 12, 2023, to the intersection of Green and State Street for a report of an Accident with Injuries. On-scene, officers found a single-vehicle rollover accident in the westbound lane. A 42-year-old man from Champaign was found unconscious inside the vehicle, having sustained multiple injuries in the […]
Champaign Police Department Launches Officer Recruitment Marketing Campaign
On July 13, 2023, the Champaign Police Department launched a new marketing campaign to recruit police officers. The department is launching a campaign to attract talented individuals who are committed to public service and making a positive impact in our community. The campaign can be viewed online at joinchampaignpd.com. The webpage serves as a centerpiece […]
METCAD’s Storm Response
On the afternoon of June 29, 2023, Champaign County and surrounding counties were in the path of a strong storm with extremely high winds, known as a derecho. This storm resulted in such a high call volume that the METCAD dispatch center was inundated instantly with 9-1-1 calls once the storm approached. During the first […]
HOA Improves Curb Appeal Along Section of Bradley Avenue
On July 8 and 9, 2023, the neighbors of the Sawgrass HOA completed clean up and mulching of trees in their commons area along Bradley Avenue. This project was completed utilizing small grant funds as part of Neighborhood Services’ 43:43:43 neighborhood engagement campaign. The campaign encourages the City’s registered neighborhood groups to complete neighborhood engagement […]
Neighborhood Services Hosts Quarterly CommUnity Matters Meeting
Neighborhood Programs staff met with representatives from Champaign Park District, Unit 4, and Don Moyer Boys and Girls Club on July 11, 2023, for the first Quarterly Meeting of FY 2023-24. These agencies shared information on their active summer youth programming, such as success and areas for opportunity, upcoming events, and emerging issues amongst the […]
University Avenue Lane Closure (between Neil Street and Market Street)
In order to complete a sign installation at 17 E. University Avenue, Bendsen Signs and Graphics, Inc. will close a lane of University Avenue between Neil Street and Market Street and a lane of Walnut Street between Logan Street and University Avenue. The lane closures will begin on Thursday, July 13, 2023, and will be […]
National Make a Difference to Children Month
During the month of July we recognize National Make a Difference to Children month! Staff from the Equity and Engagement Department decorated the City Building display case to highlight just a few of the many wonderful organizations in the CU area that work to make a positive impact in children’s lives. A great way to celebrate this […]