Walnut Street Lane Closure (between Willow Street and Bailey Street)
In order to repair a sanitary manhole at the intersection of Walnut Street and Logan Street, SNC Construction will reduce traffic to one lane on South Walnut Street between Willow Street and Bailey Street. Westbound traffic on Logan Street will not be permitted to turn right onto South Walnut Street. Northbound traffic in the affected […]
Shooting Investigation – 500 Block of S. Elm Street
On September 15, 2022, at approximately 8:18 p.m., Champaign Police were dispatched to the 500 block of Elm Street for a report of a shooting with injury. Upon arrival, officers found a 42-year-old Champaign man with a non-life-threatening gunshot wound to the hand. Responding officers immediately rendered medical aid until an ambulance could arrive. The […]
Adopt A Drain Friday
The City of Champaign has a great opportunity to get involved in the community through a program called Adopt A Drain which allows residents to adopt storm drains in their neighborhoods. Volunteers clear the drains 4x per year and before forecasted heavy rain events. Today’s featured available drain is located at 407 S. New Street […]
Community Coalition Hosts Monthly Meeting
On Wednesday September 14th, the Champaign Community Coalition held its monthly meeting and heard from community organizations about initiatives to support our youth and families including Youth For Christ, Douglass Library, and the Youth Assessment Center. Additional presenters included the University YMCA New American Welcome Center who shared information about Welcoming Week 2022, and Uniting […]
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 1914 Glenn Park Dr $447,000 09/08/22 Alteration Retail 5008 Abbey Fields $360,000 09/12/22 New Single Family 2022 Overall Construction […]
City Produced Video “PW Talks about Snow and Ice Removal” Earns National Award
The City-produced video “PW Talks About Snow and Ice Removal” received an Award of Honor (4th place) in the 2022 Government Programming Awards sponsored by the National Association of Telecommunications Officers and Advisors (NATOA). The video was recognized by the judges in the Public Education category for channels with an operating budget under $200,000. The […]
Charges Filed in July 14, 2022, Shooting Death Investigation
The Champaign Police Department has made an arrest in a July 14, 2022, shooting death investigation, officially ruling it a Homicide. On July 14, 2022, at approximately 5:14 a.m., Champaign Police responded to the 400 block of E. Beardsley Avenue for a report of a shooting with injury. Upon arrival, officers located 34-year-old Latoya Gwin […]
City Sells Vacant Lots
On July 27, 2022, the City published requests for bids for the sale of three City owned properties. These properties were obtained by the City through Code Compliance activities. The requests for bids were advertised in the News Gazette, on CGTV and on the City’s social media accounts. In addition, signs were posted on the […]
Neighborhood Ambassadors Support BPM² Neighborhood Block Party
On September 10, 2022, the BPM2 neighborhood group hosted a neighborhood-based block party for their residents, supported by the Neighborhood Ambassador team. More than 50 neighbors enjoyed an evening of food, games, a bounce house, and music. C-U Trauma Resilience Initiative attended the event as a resource vendor and made meaningful connections with the residents […]
Two Arrested, Firearms Seized as Vehicle Flees Traffic Stop, Causes Accident
In coordination with the multijurisdictional Street Crimes Task Force, officers from the Champaign Police Department initiated a traffic stop at 4:34 p.m. near the intersection of University and Goodwin in Urbana before the vehicle fled the scene. Two minutes later, at 4:36 p.m., the suspect vehicle was involved in a collision with another motorist near […]