Building Permits Issued
The Champaign Fire Department’s Building Safety Division recently issued the following building permits for projects with an estimated construction value of $250,000 or more. Address Value of Construction Date Issued Type Use 316 E Healey St $2,248,269 01/08/2024 New Multi-Family 1914 Glenn Park Dr $381,226 01/17/2024 Alteration Rooftop Solar 1912 Glenn Park Dr $381,226 01/17/2024 […]
Presentations to University Environmental Leadership Program
On January 12, 2024, Council Member Alicia Beck and Communications Manager Jeff Hamilton presented at the University of Illinois’ Environmental Leadership Program. Council Member Beck shared several tips for the group to consider when advocating for local policy changes, and Jeff provided an overview of the Council-Manager form of government and how policy issues are […]
Shooting Investigation – 100 Block of W. Green Street
Champaign Police were dispatched at 10:45 p.m. on Sunday, January 14, 2024, to the 100 block of W. Green Street for a report of a Shooting with Injuries. On-scene, officers located a 23-year-old male victim from Champaign suffering from a potentially life-threatening gunshot wound and began to administer medical aid with assistance from the Champaign […]
Community Canvasing
On January 8, 2024, staff from the Equity and Engagement Department, aided by the Neighborhood Ambassadors, canvassed the area surrounding Colonial Plaza following a gun violence incident the previous afternoon. Flyers were passed around to neighbors to inform them of the existence of the Community Gun Violence Reduction Blueprint and how the City can assist […]
January Community Coalition Meeting
On January 10, 2024, the Champaign County Community Coalition held its monthly meeting at the Holiday Inn Conference Center (101 Trade Center Dr., Champaign, IL 61820). This months meeting highlighted Illinois Soul, a new media platform set to air starting February 1, 2024. This new audience service Illinois bridges the gap in the media landscape […]
2024 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Countywide Celebration
Each year, the Cities of Champaign and Urbana come together with Champaign County, the Village of Rantoul, Parkland College and the University of Illinois to host a countywide celebration honoring the life and legacy of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. During the ceremony, community members are honored with prestigious awards in recognition of their work to uphold […]
Chambana Proud Podcast
The City of Champaign was recognized as a Certified Welcoming place by Welcoming America. Terri & Carly from Chambana Proud kicked off the new year talking with Rachel Joy from the City of Champaign and Akua Forkuo-Sekyere from the New American Welcome Center who were the driving forces behind the designation. This podcast aired on […]
Champaign Police See Reduced Violence, Increased Engagement in 2023
The Champaign Police Department worked in 2023 to foster community relationships, promote public safety, and prevent and solve crime. Through the City’s efforts, Champaign Police reported a 49.6% reduction in shooting incidents in Champaign, with 65 in 2023 compared to 129 in 2022. This effort represents a further reduction of 74.9% from the 259 shooting […]
Shooting Investigation – 900 Block of S. Mattis Avenue
Champaign Police were dispatched at 1:07 p.m. on January 7, 2024, to the 900 block of S. Mattis Avenue for a report of shots fired with potential injury. As officers arrived on-scene and began to investigate, a 27-year-old man from Gary, Indiana, arrived at a local hospital by personal transport suffering from multiple potentially life-threatening […]
Randolph Street Lane Closure (between Park Street and Church Street)
In order to complete masonry repair, Hankins Masonry will close one northbound lane of Randolph Street between Park Street and Church Street. Northbound traffic will be reduced to one lane in the area. The closure will begin on Monday, January 8, and will reopen on Thursday, January 11, 2024.