Chief of Police Anthony Cobb Issues Statement on Fallen Officer
It is with great sadness and a heavy heart I announce Champaign Police Officer Chris Oberheim, 44, badge number 703, passed away due to injuries sustained while on-duty. Officer Oberheim was struck by gunfire while responding to a domestic disturbance. His only intention was to serve, protect and help provide care before he was senselessly […]
Champaign Police Respond to Call for Service; Two Officers Shot, Suspect Deceased
On May 19, 2021, at approximately 3:24 a.m., Champaign Police responded to the 2400 block of North Neil Street for a domestic disturbance. Upon arrival, two Champaign Police Officers exited their vehicles, and the preliminary investigation indicates they encountered an armed individual and gunfire was exchanged. The suspect was fatally wounded and pronounced deceased on […]
University Avenue Lane Closure (between Chestnut Street and Market Street)
In order to install transformer and electrical service, Ameren Illinois will close one westbound lane of University Avenue between Chestnut Street and Market Street. The closure will begin on Monday, May 24, and will reopen on Monday, May 28, 2021, weather permitting. Westbound traffic will be reduced to one lane in the area.
New Street Road Closure (between Columbia Avenue and Vine Street)
In order to complete the construction of a sanitary sewer extension, SNC Construction will close New Street between Columbia Avenue and Vine Street. The closure will begin on Tuesday, May 18, and will reopen on Tuesday, June 8, 2021. Columbia Avenue at the intersection of New Street may be reduced to one lane.
Champaign Police Seek Suspect in Early Morning Armed Robbery
On May 15, 2021, at approximately 5:57 a.m., a suspect entered the coffee bar area of Harvest Market, located at 2029 South Neil Street, and presented a large butcher knife from a brown paper bag and demanded cash from the register. The store employee complied, and the suspect retrieved an undisclosed amount of currency from […]
City of Champaign Repeals Two Emergency Orders as State Moves Into the Bridge Phase
Today, Mayor Deborah Frank Feinen amended two Emergency Orders which allow for the safe return to pre-pandemic activities as the State of Illinois moves into the Bridge to Phase 5 of the Restore Illinois Plan. Effective at 5:00 p.m. today, Emergency Order 20-17 Amendment 3 allows the City to resume the issuance of special event […]
Champaign Police Investigating Afternoon Shooting – Arrest Warrant Issued
On May 14, 2021, at approximately 1:15 p.m., Champaign Police responded to the area of the 2400 block of W. Springfield Avenue for a reported shooting. The victim, a 33-year-old female, who was also approximately 8 months pregnant, sustained injury from being shot as well as potential injuries resulting from a traffic crash while being […]
White Street and Fifth Street Lane Closures
In order to install a crane for telecommunications maintenance, Custom Service Crane will close the following lanes: • Eastbound lane of White Street between Fourth Street and Fifth Street. Flaggers will control traffic in the area and one lane will be maintained. • Southbound lane of Fifth Street between White Street and Stoughton Street. The […]
ECHO Staff Attends Youth For Christ Barbecue
On May 13, Tracy Parsons and Mary Catherine Roberson from the Office of Equity, Community and Human Rights attended the Youth For Christ Barbecue with Executive Director Rev. Willie Comer. They are pictured here with the event’s featured speaker, current chaplain and former player for the Chicago Bears, Ray McElroy. *Note this event occurred after the […]
Community Coalition Holds Virtual Meeting
On May 12, the Champaign County Community Coalition hosted its monthly virtual meeting. Representatives from the City of Champaign, City of Urbana, Champaign County Sheriff’s Office, the University of Illinois and Parkland College shared updates with the community, with a particular focus on recent community gun violence. Express Employment Professionals, Yankee Ridge Elementary School, YMCA, […]