Farewell Celebration
On May 15, 2023 Equity and Engagement Department hosted a Farewell Celebration for Citizen Review Subcommittee members, Demario Turner and Melissa Keeble. The Citizen Review Subcommittee is responsible for promoting public confidence in the professionalism and accountability of the Champaign Police Department through unbiased review of the investigation of citizen complaints. The subcommittee is also […]
Hope Fair Housing
On May 17, 2023 Community Relations Manager for the Equity and Engagement Department, Janel Gomez, attended the HOPE Fair Housing Conference where Jim Bennett, director of the Illinois Department of Human Rights, was the keynote speaker. Conference sessions focused on educating the public about source of income protections, identifying bias in real estate appraisals, and […]
Arrests Made in May 17, 2023, Shooting Incident
Two men have been arrested after a shooting incident in Northwest Champaign led to a vehicle pursuit. Champaign Police were dispatched at 7:24 p.m. on May 17, 2023, to the 2000 block of Cynthia Drive for a report of a shooting. The report indicated that suspects opened fire on a car before fleeing in a […]
Green Street Lane Closure (between Prairie Street and State Street)
In order to complete a tree removal, the Public Works Department will be closing the eastbound lane of Green Street between Prairie Street and State Street. Eastbound traffic will be detoured at Prairie Street. Westbound Green Street traffic will be unaffected by this project. The closure will take place on Thursday, May 18, 2023, between […]
2023 Concrete Street Improvements Project – Augusta Drive
As part of the City’s 2023 Concrete Street Improvements Project, the pavement on Augusta Drive from Robert Drive to Theodore Drive will be reconstructed. A and R Services will be the contractor for the City of Champaign, and they will begin work on Monday, May 22, 2023, weather permitting. Beginning Monday, May 22, the northbound/westbound […]
North Neil Street Lane Closure (between Center Drive and Convenience Center Road)
In order to perform storm sewer repairs, SNC Construction will be closing the center northbound lane of Neil Street between Center Drive and Convenience Center Road. Travel through the work zone will be merged into a single northbound lane. All travel at intersections will remain unaffected by this work. Minor traffic delays may occur in […]
i3 Broadband Fiber Optic Construction Project – Crescent/Mattis/Sangamon/Kirby
The City of Champaign shares this information on behalf of i3 Broadband: i3 Broadband will begin installation of fiber optic utility in an area between Crescent and Mattis (from west to east) and Sangamon and Kirby (from north to south). The construction process will continue for 6-8 weeks from first seeing utility flags to completing […]
Neil Street Lane Closure (between Church Street and Park Street)
In order to complete material delivery at 205 N. Neil Street, Central Illinois Erectors will close one southbound lane of Neil Street between Church Street and Park Street. The closure will occur between the hours of 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. on the following dates: • Thursday, May 18, 2023 • Friday, May 19, 2023 […]
Bradley Avenue Lane Closure (East of Prospect Avenue)
In order to perform storm sewer repairs, SNC Construction will be closing one lane of Bradley Avenue east of Prospect Avenue. Travel through the work zone will be merged into a single eastbound lane. Travel on Prospect Avenue and westbound Bradley Avenue will be unaffected by this project. Minor traffic delays may occur in work […]
Shooting Investigation – 900 Block of Bloomington Road
Champaign Police were dispatched at 3:00 a.m. on May 13, 2023, to a business in the 900 Block of Bloomington Road in Champaign for a report of disorderly subjects. As officers arrived on-scene, they witnessed a battery in-progress and quickly heard a gunshot from the same area. As the crowd quickly disbursed, officers located two […]