New Episode of The Mayor Feinen Podcast Features Goal Getters Program
The latest episode of The Mayor Feinen Podcast was released on April 2, 2021, and features an engaging discussion about the Goal Getters program. Goal Getters is a program that provides academic and behavioral guidance, mentorship, social emotional learning opportunities, family focused activities and positive community experiences to a select group of Unit 4 high […]
Daniel Street Road Closure (between Sixth Street and Wright Street)
In order to complete a concrete pour, J.H. Findorff & Son will close Daniel Street between Sixth Street and Wright Street. The closure will occur on Thursday, April 8 between the hours of 7 a.m. and 12 p.m. Through traffic will not be allowed during the closure. Access to affected properties on Wright Street will […]
Apply Now to Serve! Applications Open for Entry-Level Police Recruitment
The City of Champaign is now accepting applications for entry-level police officer testing. The deadline to apply is June 17, 2021, by 4 p.m. CST. For more information and to apply, prospective applicants should visit the National Testing Network website. The Champaign Police Department seeks diverse, committed individuals dedicated to providing the highest quality of […]
Chester Street Road Closure
Chester Street Road Closure (between Neil Street and Walnut Street) In order to replace an HVAC unit on the roof of the Champaign City Building, Helms will place a crane on Chester Street between Neil Street and Walnut Street. The closure will take place on Tuesday, April 6, 2021 between the hours of 7:00 a.m. […]
Champaign Police Investigating Overnight Shooting
On April 3, 2021, at approximately 1:24 a.m., Champaign Police responded to the 1500 block of Holly Hill Drive for the report of shots fired. Officers arrived on scene and learned that two houses and one vehicle in the 1500 block of Holly Hill Drive were damaged by gunfire. At approximately 1:45 a.m., police were […]
Commercial Fire – 1917 W Springfield Avenue
The Champaign Fire Department responded to a fire at Li’l Porgy’s, 1917 W Springfield Avenue, Saturday, April 3, 2021, at 5:52 a.m. Fire crews quickly extinguished the fire that began in a commercial cooking pit. Firefighters responded to multiple reports of a fire inside the restaurant. Once on the scene, fire crews reported a fire in […]
Champaign Police Participate in University Forum
On April 1, 2021, Chief of Police Anthony Cobb and Tom Yelich (Assistant to the Chief of Police for Community Services) participated in a conversation with University of Illinois’ administrators and students regarding the term “defunding the police,” police reform, and the steps underway at the Champaign Police Department. The session was coordinated by Jewell […]
Entry-Level Police Officer Recruitment
Join our team! The Champaign Police Department is currently accepting applications for the fourth round of entry-level Police Officer recruitment testing! Apply online by June 17, 2021 at nationaltestingnetwork.com.
MLK Jettie Rhodes Neighborhood Day Vaccination Clinic
On March 27, Mary Catherine Roberson, Community Relations Specialist, and Hattie LeNoir-Price, CU Fresh Start Community Outreach Liaison, assisted with the Jettie Rhodes community vaccination clinic in Urbana! To read more about COVID-19 vaccination information, please click here.
Building Permit Issued
The Champaign Fire Department’s Building Safety Division recently issued the following building permit for a project with an estimated construction value of $250,000 or more. Address Value of Construction Date Issued Type Use 2104 Max Run Dr. $314,000 03/25/21 New Single Family 2021 Overall Construction Value to Date: $ 9,393,802.00