One Deceased, Four injured, in Afternoon Shooting
On July 2, 2021, at approximately 3 p.m., Champaign Police responded to the 700 block of Hickory Street for a shooting with injuries. Upon arrival, officers were met by a large crowd and discovered a 17-year-old male suffering from life-threatening gunshot wounds to his chest and officers immediately began providing medical aid. The individual was […]
First Street Lane Closure (between Daniel Street and Armory Avenue)
In order to replace a sanitary sewer casting, SNC Construction will close one lane of First Street between Daniel Street and Armory Avenue. Flaggers will be on site to facilitate two-way traffic. The lane closure will begin on Wednesday, July 7 at 7:00 a.m. and will reopen by 4:00 p.m., weather permitting
University Avenue Lane Closure (between New Street and Lynn Street)
In order to complete a sanitary sewer repair at Central High School, Mid Illinois Concrete will close one eastbound lane of University Avenue between New Street and Lynn Street. The closure will begin on Tuesday, July 6, 2021, and will reopen on Friday, July 9, 2021, weather permitting. Eastbound traffic will be reduced to one […]
Police Seek Whereabouts of Wanted Subjects, Request Public Assistance
Champaign Police are seeking the public’s assistance locating six individuals who are wanted for firearms related offenses. Antonio Brown has an outstanding arrest warrant for the offense of Failure to Appear for Aggravated Discharge of a Firearm. Bond on the warrant was set at $100,000. Brown is described as a 38-year-old Black male. He weighs […]
2021 Concrete Street Improvements Project (Windsor Road from Neil Street to First Street)
As part of the City’s 2021 Concrete Street Improvements Project, the pavement on Windsor Road from Neil Street to First Street will be patched. The City’s contractor for the project, Duce Construction, will begin work on Tuesday, July 6, 2021. This project is expected to last eight weeks; however, the work is weather dependent and […]
July 6, 2021 Regular Council Meeting
The City Council agenda for the July 6, 2021 Regular Council Meeting is now available through the link below. This meeting will be held in the City Council Chambers of the City Building, 102 N. Neil Street in Champaign, at 7:00 p.m. The meeting is open to the public and participation is welcome and encouraged. […]
Shooting Investigation – 900 Block of Francis Drive
On July 2, 2021, at approximately 2:45 a.m., Champaign Police responded to the 900 block of Francis Drive for the report of a shooting. Upon arrival, officers located an 18-year-old male with multiple non-life-threatening gunshot wounds to his left leg. The victim was transported to a local hospital and is in stable condition. The preliminary […]
Adopt A Drain Friday
The heavy rains over the last week have washed a lot of debris into our City’s storm drains, sometimes blocking water from draining. Trace T. and his family helped solve this issue in their neighborhood by clearing their adopted drain TWICE! You can adopt a drain or two in your Champaign neighborhood at champaignil.gov/adoptadrain. Signing […]
Kirby Avenue Lane Closures (between Rose Drive and Cambridge Drive)
In order to complete water main connection at International Prep Academy at 1605 W. Kirby, Broeren Russo Builders and A&R Services will be closing the following lanes of Kirby Avenue between Rose Drive and Cambridge Drive: • One eastbound lane of Kirby closed from Tuesday, July 6, to Wednesday, July 7, 2021. One eastbound lane […]
Community Coalition Supports 48 Hours of Peace
The Community Coalition supported last weekend’s 48 Hours of Peace activities, hosted by the Ministerial Alliance of Champaign-Urbana, with the Interfaith Alliance, Fellowship Baptist District Association, and other faith communities. The weekend began with a Multifaith Anti-Violence Prayer Vigil on June 25, and then featured a Youth Summit at Douglass Park and a block party […]