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 […]
Officer Trock and K9 Lando to the Rescue
During the week of August 16, 2021, Champaign Police (CPD) responded to the report of a missing 8-year-old girl. Despite the parents and multiple police officers checking several addresses and yards, they were initially unsuccessful in locating the young girl. Enter Officer Trock and Lando, who arrived on scene and immediately began tracking the lost […]
Bradley Avenue Road Closure (between Market Street and Fourth Street)
In order to complete repairs to the railroad crossing on Bradley Avenue, Canadian National Railroad will be closing Bradley Avenue about halfway between Market Street and Fourth Street. The closure will begin first thing in the morning on Monday, August 23, and is anticipated to be reopened to traffic by the end of the day […]
August 24, 2021 Regular Study Session Cancelled
The City Council Regular Study Session scheduled for Tuesday, August 24, 2021, has been cancelled. Click here to download the cancellation notice
Community Survey on Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs)
A community survey on allowing Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) in Champaign is now open to the public. ADUs are small secondary homes that many communities permit in backyards, however, they are not currently permitted in Champaign. ADUs can serve community benefits such as providing independent living for aging or disabled family members or just provide […]
Temporary Parking Lot Closure
Parking Lot to be Temporarily Closed for Lovin’ U Block Party In order to host the City’s Downtown Lovin’ U Tour stop, parts of the parking lot at the intersection of Neil Street and Washington Street will be temporarily closed on Thursday, August 19, 2021, between 7:00 a.m. and midnight. The southern portion of the […]