Police Respond to Domestic Disturbance, Barricaded Subject; Arrest Made
On Aug. 25, 2021, at approximately 4:35 p.m., Champaign Police responded to the 100 block of Buena Vista Drive for the report of a domestic disturbance. Upon arrival, officers learned the female had been battered by a male subject, who also displayed and threatened her with a firearm. The female victim escaped the encounter with […]
Green Street Lane Closure (between State Street and Randolph Street)
In order to complete an emergency water valve repair near 200 W. Green Street, Illinois American Water will close one westbound lane of Green Street between Randolph Street and State Street. The closure will begin on Thursday, August 26, and will reopen on Monday, August 30, 2021. Westbound traffic will be reduced to one lane […]
Homicide Investigation – 1500 Block of North Neil Street
On August 24, 2021, at approximately 7:45 p.m., Champaign Police responded to the 200 block of Edgebrook Drive for the report of a shooting with injuries. Upon arrival, officers located a 28-year-old male suffering from a life-threatening gunshot wound to his chest. Responding officers and a concerned citizen rendered medical aid until the victim was […]
South Neil Street (US 45) Temporary Lane Closure (from Hessel Boulevard to Kirby Avenue)
CHAMPAIGN – In order to perform routine storm sewer maintenance activities, Visu-Sewer Construction, Inc. will be closing short sections of the west side of southbound traffic on South Neil Street from Hessel Boulevard to Kirby Avenue. This single-lane closure will be in affect from Wednesday, August 25, to Friday, August 27, 2021. Traffic in this […]
New Champaign City Profiles Podcast
Get to know the people who work for the City as we profile some of our wonderful staff members on our new podcast, Champaign City Profiles. We talk about their job responsibilities, how they came to work for the City, and what they enjoy most about City of Champaign government. In the latest episode we […]
Shooting Investigation – 300 Block of West Bradley Avenue
On August 23, 2021, at approximately 10:41 p.m., Champaign Police responded to the 300 block of West Bradley Avenue for the report of a shooting. Upon arrival, officers located a 16-year-old female suffering from a single non-life-threatening gunshot wound to her lower body. The victim was transported to a local hospital and is in stable […]
Champaign Police Investigating Fatal Accident
On Aug. 22, 2021, at approximately 6:08 p.m., Champaign Police responded to the intersection of Church Street and Prospect Avenue for the report of a vehicle accident with injuries. Upon arrival, officers located a 50-year-old male who had sustained life-threatening injuries. The victim was transported to a local hospital where he succumbed to his injuries. […]
Shooting Investigation – 100 Block of East Green Street
On August 21, 2021, at approximately 11:28 p.m., Champaign Police responded to the 100 block of East Green Street for the report of a shooting. Upon arrival, officers located a 20-year-old male suffering from multiple gunshot wounds and began providing medical aid. The victim was transported to a local hospital and taken into surgery in […]
Shooting Investigation – 600 Block of East University Avenue
On August 21, 2021, at approximately 2:42 a.m., Champaign Police responded to the 600 block of East University Avenue for the report of a shooting. Upon arrival, officers located a 23-year-old male suffering from two non-life-threatening gunshot wounds. The victim was transported to a local hospital and taken into surgery. The preliminary investigation indicates the […]
Lovin’ U Tour Stops in Downtown Champaign
On August 19, 2021, the Neighborhood Services Department, Office of Equity, Community and Human Rights, and the Community Coalition partnered with Hip-Hop Express to host a Lovin’ U Block party/concert in Downtown Champaign. The Downtown Lovin’ U tour event was held from 9-11 pm in the heart of Champaign. Event participants were treated to hip […]