City of Champaign Announces Municipal Electric Aggregation Program Update
City of Champaign Announces Municipal Electric Aggregation Program Update City’s Program Saved Participants $11.8 Million During the Last 21 Months The City of Champaign has signed an agreement with Constellation New Energy, Inc. (Constellation) to be the next electricity supplier for the City’s Municipal Electric Aggregation (MEA) program. As approved by Champaign voters in 2012, […]
Residential Fire – 2506 Sheridan Dr.
The Champaign Fire Department responded to a fire in a single-family home at 2506 Sheridan Dr., Wednesday, June 14, at 5:57 p.m. Fire crews quickly extinguished the fire in the home. Firefighters responded to a report of a fire in this bi-level residence called in by the occupants. Once on the scene, fire crews reported […]
Champaign Fire and Police Encourage Fireworks Safety for Holiday 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. In 2021, fireworks sparked more than 12,260 fires and sent 11,500 people to hospital emergency rooms. Twenty-three percent of […]
Watch City Meetings on CGTV or Online
Did you know that you can watch City meetings on CGTV (Comcast, Uverse, i3 Broadband) as well as online? Check out our live stream and on-demand videos at champaignil.gov/cgtv.
Champaign Fire Department to Conduct Training
The Champaign Fire Department will be conducting hands-on training, June 15-17, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., at the McDonald’s slated to be rebuilt at 1812 N. Neil St. Fire crews will focus on firefighter rescue techniques utilizing theatrical smoke to obscure their vision and create conditions similar to what may be experienced in an […]
Second Street Road Closure (between Green Street and John Street)
In order to install storm sewer at 112 E. John Street, Mayfield Construction will close Second Street between Green Street and John Street. The closure will begin on Thursday, June 15, and will reopen on Friday, June 23, 2023. During the closure, through traffic will not be allowed, but access will be maintained to all […]
Arrest Made in Investigation into May 24, 2023, Shooting Investigation
A Champaign woman has been arrested following an investigation into a May 24 shooting incident on Providence Circle. Champaign Police were dispatched at 10:11 p.m. on May 24, 2023, to the 1200 Block of Providence Circle in Champaign for a report of a Shooting with Injuries. Upon arrival, officers located a 28-year-old male victim from […]
Arrests Made in Investigation into June 11, 2023, Fight, Stabbing
Two men have been arrested following an investigation into an early morning fight and stabbing on S. Neil Street. Champaign Police were dispatched at 1:26 a.m. on June 11, 2023, to the 100-block of S. Neil Street for a report of a shooting with injury. On scene, officers found a 21-year-old female victim from Champaign […]
Champaign Police Investigating Two Overnight Shooting Incidents
Champaign Police are seeking community assistance in the investigation of two shooting incidents that took place in the early hours of June 11, 2023. At this time, there is no evidence to indicate that there is any relationship between these incidents. Shooting/Stabbing Investigation – 100 Block of S. Neil Street Champaign Police were dispatched at […]
NSD Hosts Game Night at Hedge POP! Park
On Thursday June 9th, the Neighborhood Services Department hosted a Game Night event at Hedge POP! Park from 5-7pm. City staff from NSD, Champaign Police, and Equity and Engagement Departments were on hand to engage with Garden Hills youth at the park. These events are held each Thursday at a different park throughout the city. […]