Shooting Investigation – 1400 block of South Mattis Avenue
On April 19, 2021, at approximately 12:17 a.m., Champaign Police responded to the 1400 block of South Mattis Avenue for the report of shots fired. On scene, officers located a residence that was struck 14 times by gunfire and quickly learned a 14-year-old female who was inside was suffering from a serious but non-life-threatening gunshot […]
Champaign Police Investigating Afternoon Shots Fired Incident, Two Arrests Made
On April 18, 2021, at approximately 12:42 p.m., Champaign Police responded to the 3300 block of Fields South Drive after receiving multiple reports of gunfire. Upon arrival, officers located a crime scene including 11 shell casings in the Health Alliance parking lot in the 3500 block of Fields South Drive. No injuries were reported as […]
April 20, 2021 Regular Council Meeting & Post Council Study Session
The City Council agenda for the April 20, 2021 Regular Council Meeting & Post Council Study Session is now available through the link below. In accordance with Champaign’s Emergency Order 20-10 and Governor Pritzker’s Executive Order suspending certain requirements of the Illinois Open Meetings Act, the City Council will conduct their meeting through an electronic […]
Solar Decathlon Open House
On April 10, 2021, City staff attended the grand opening of ADAPTHAUS, located at 1202 N. Walnut. ADAPTHAUS was created by the Illinois Solar Decathlon student team for the US Department of Energy’s 2020 Solar Decathlon, which is a competition that challenges students to design and construct high-functioning, low carbon homes. ADAPTHAUS is a modular […]
Arrest Made in March 20, 2021, Shots Fired Investigation
On March 20, 2021, at approximately 12:21 p.m., Champaign Police responded to the 1400 block of Holl Hill Drive for reports of shots fired. Upon arrival, officers located a spent shell casing in the backyard of a private residence. There was no damage to property and no injuries were reported to police. Information obtained in […]
White Street Lane Closure (between Randolph Street and Neil Street)
In order to repair pavement failures, A&A Concrete will close one lane of White Street between Randolph Street and Neil Street. The closure will begin on Thursday, April 15 and is expected to last five days, weather permitting. Please do not park on the street near the construction site or in areas that are posted […]
Homicide Investigation – 0-20 Block of East Vine Street
On April 10, 2021, at approximately 11:56 p.m., Champaign Police responded to the area of Neil and Vine Street for reports of shots fired. A short time later, at approximately 12:02 a.m. on April 11, METCAD 9-1-1 notified police that a 30-year-old male arrived by personal transport at a local hospital with life-threatening gunshot wounds. […]
Fatal Car Accident – Mattis and Bradley Avenue
On April 10, 2021, at approximately 5:52 a.m., Champaign Police responded to the intersection of Mattis and Bradley Avenue for reports of a two-vehicle accident. Upon arrival, officers discovered two seriously damaged vehicles, a Lincoln SUV and a Toyota SUV, that created a significant debris field. The occupants of the Lincoln, a 44-year-old male and […]
Shooting Investigation – 1900 Block of Southwood Drive
On April 10, 2021, at approximately 2:23 a.m., Champaign Police responded to the 1900 block of Southwood Drive for the report of a shooting. Officers arrived on scene and discovered a 16-year-old male with a non-life-threatening gunshot wound to his left leg. Officers rendered aid and the victim was transported to a local hospital for […]
Temporary Streetlight Outage on Second St. and Armory Ave. in Campustown
Temporary Streetlight Outage on Second St. and Armory Ave. in Campustown Due to bad underground wiring, the streetlights on Second St. between Chalmers St. and Armory Ave. & on Armory Ave. between First St. and Second St. are not working. A new electrical boring will be completed and the wiring replaced as soon as possible, […]