Shooting Investigation – 700 Block of N. Elm Street
Champaign Police were dispatched at 7:48 p.m. on October 29, 2022, to the 500 Block of West Washington Street for a report of a shooting with injuries. Upon arrival, officers located a 17-year-old male from Champaign with a gunshot wound to the back. Police officers immediately rendered medical aid with assistance from the Champaign Fire […]
Prospect Avenue Lane Closures (between Haines Blvd. and Hessel Blvd.)
In order to complete pavement patching on Prospect Avenue, Illinois American Water and Shaw Brothers will close one northbound and one southbound lane of Prospect Avenue between Haines Boulevard and Hessel Boulevard. The closures will occur on the following dates: • Northbound closure will occur on Monday, October 31, 2022, between the hours of 7 […]
November 1, 2022 Regular Council Meeting and Post-Council Study Session
The City Council agenda for the November 1, 2022 Regular Council Meeting and Post-Council Study Session 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 […]
Neighborhood Ambassador Program Presented at Friday Forum Conversation Café
On October 21, 2022, Neighborhood Ambassador Supervisor Jacqueline Kalipeni participated in the Friday Forum Conversation Café, in partnership with the YMCA, and the Office of Inclusion and Intercultural Relations at the University of Illinois to talk about the Neighborhood Ambassador Program and how the City Organization can work with and help students. Her presentation brought […]
Halloween on Hedge x Dia de los Muertos a Success
On October 22, 2022, the Planning and Development Department coordinated Halloween on Hedge x Dia de los Muertos, the final programming celebration of the season at Hedge POP! Park. Multiple departments, including Planning and Development, Public Works, Equity and Engagement, Neighborhood Services, Fire, and Police, came together to celebrate the community and all things spooky! […]
Building Permits Issued
The Champaign Fire Department’s Building Safety Division recently issued the following building permits for projects with an estimated construction value of $250,000 or more. Address Value of Construction Date Issued Type Use 5010 Trey $390,000 10/20/22 New SFD 1302 N Prospect $391,874 10/21/22 Alteration Restaurant 231 S Staley, Bldg M $273,800 10/20/22 New Storage 231 […]
City Staff Recognized at Forty Under 40 Luncheon
On October 27, 2022, Central Illinois Business’ 15th annual Forty Under 40 event was held at the Champaign Holiday Inn. The City of Champaign is proud to share that this year’s class of 40 honorees included City employees Kathryn Cataldo (Legal), Jacqueline Kalipeni (Neighborhood Services), Brittany Millington (Library), Timothy Rivest (Police), and Mary Catherine Roberson […]
Residential Fire – 1002 N. Third St.
The Champaign Fire Department responded to a fire inside a single-family home at 1002 N. Third St., October 25, at 8:02 a.m. Fire crews quickly extinguished the fire in this single-family home. Firefighters responded to a report from a passerby of a fire in the residence. Once on the scene, firefighters reported moderate smoke and […]
Hill Street Road Closure (between Second Street and Third Street)
In order to perform storm sewer repairs, SNC Construction will be closing Hill Street between Second Street and Third Street. Through traffic will not be allowed; however, access to all local properties will be maintained. Work is scheduled to begin at 7 a.m. on Monday, October 24, and is planned to be completed and reopened […]
October 25, 2022 Regular Study Session
The City Council agenda for the October 25, 2022 Regular Study Session 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. […]