Shooting Investigation: 2100 block of West White Street
On June 23, 2021, at approximately 12:18 p.m., Champaign Police responded to the 2100 block of W. White Street for a reported shooting. Upon arrival, officers learned a 14-year-old male had sustained multiple gunshot wounds. The victim was transported to a local hospital and is in stable condition. The preliminary investigation indicates a subject approached […]
Maple Street Road Closure (between Prairie Street and State Street)
In order to repair sanitary sewer service at 314 W Maple Street, Roto Rooter has closed Maple Street between Prairie Street and State Street. The closure began on Wednesday, June 23, 2021, and will reopen on Friday, July 2, 2021, weather permitting. Through traffic will not be allowed during the closure. Access to local properties […]
Public Safety Notice: Fraudulent Telephone Scams
The Champaign Police Department is alerting the community of a telephone scam that is currently active in the Champaign area. We have recently experienced an increase in reports from community members who have stated that callers are contacting them claiming to be members of the Champaign Police Department in an attempt to solicit money or […]
Francis Drive Road Closure
In order to install sanitary sewer service at 1413 N Prospect Avenue, Anderson Brothers 3 will close Francis Drive between Highland Avenue and Prospect Avenue. The closure will begin on Monday, June 28, 2021, and will reopen on Tuesday, July 6, 2021, weather permitting. Through traffic will not be allowed during the closure. Access to […]
Neighborhood Small Grant Program Helping to Keep Children Safe
Residents in the Martin Luther King (MLK) Subdivision had concerns about motorists speeding in the area and contacted the City for ways to help mediate speeding, especially when children are playing outside. MLK neighborhood group leaders consulted with Neighborhood Services and Public Works to determine what types of signs to use and how they might […]
Homicide Investigation – 2500 block of West Springfield Avenue
On June 20, 2021, at approximately 12:31 a.m., Champaign Police responded to the 2500 block of West Springfield Avenue for the report of a shooting. Upon arrival, officers discovered a crowd of approximately 100 individuals and located a 32-year-old male suffering from a life-threatening gunshot wound to his back. Officers provided medical aid and the […]
Daniel Street Road Closure
In order to facilitate construction at 812 S Sixth Street, J H Findorff will close Daniel Street between Sixth Street and Wright Street. The closures will occur on: – Monday, June 21, 2021, from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. – Thursday, June 24, 2021, from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Through traffic will not be […]
Walnut Street Lane Closure
In order to retire gas service at 30 E. Main Street, Ameren Illinois will close one northbound lane of Walnut Street between Taylor Street and Main Street. The closure will begin on Tuesday, June 22, 2021, and will reopen on Friday, June 25, 2021, weather permitting. Northbound traffic will be reduced to one lane in […]
Bradley Avenue Lane Closure
In order to complete a sanitary sewer repair near 2002 W Bradley Avenue, Duce Construction will close one westbound lane of Bradley Avenue between Country Fair Drive and Clayton Boulevard. The closure will begin on Monday, June 21, 2021, and will reopen on Friday, June 25, 2021, weather permitting. Westbound traffic will be reduced to […]
Champaign Police, Fire Departments Investigating Two Recent Fires as Arson
On Friday, June 11, 2021, at approximately 11:10 p.m., the Champaign Police and Fire Departments responded to a garage fire at a home at 8 Sherwood Ct. Fire crews quickly extinguished the fire using a fire extinguisher. There were no firefighter or occupant injuries, and the occupants were not displaced as a result of the […]