Arrest Made in August 27, 2022, Homicide Investigation
The Champaign Police Department has made an arrest related to an early morning homicide investigation. On August 27, 2022, at approximately 3:32 a.m., Champaign Police responded to a call for assistance from the Champaign County Sheriff’s Office in the 700 Block of N. Neil Street related to a shooting with injury. Upon arrival, County deputies […]
Homicide Investigation – 700 Block of N. Neil Street
On August 27, 2022, at approximately 3:32 a.m., Champaign Police responded to a call for assistance from Champaign County Sheriff’s Office in the 700 Block of N. Neil Street related to a shooting with injury. Upon arrival, County deputies located a 36-year-old male victim from Champaign suffering from a life-threatening gunshot wound to the torso […]
Champaign Police Investigating Overnight Shooting Incidents
Champaign Police are seeking community assistance in the investigation of multiple overnight shooting incidents, including two shooting incidents that injured three victims. Additionally, details on a third investigation will be issued via media release later today. Each shooting appears to be an isolated incident, and there is believed to be no relation between them. On […]
Bradley Avenue and Randolph Street Lane Closures
In order to perform storm sewer repairs, SNC Construction will be closing one eastbound lane of Bradley Avenue and one northbound lane of Randolph Street at their intersection. Travel through work zones will be merged into single eastbound and double northbound lanes. Westbound Bradley Avenue traffic will be unaffected by this project. All normal turning […]
Hedge POP! Park Now WI-FI Accessible
Hedge POP! Park now includes public wi-fi hotspots thanks to the recently installed Mesh++ solar-powered wi-fi system. Visitors can now stay connected to the Internet on their laptop, smartphone, tablet, and other mobile devices while enjoying the amenities the park offers. The wi-fi equipment was configured and prepared by Anh Tran and Deonte Young (Information […]
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 5012 Abbey Fields $360,000 08/18/22 New Single Family 102 S Duncan Rd $5,198,833 08/23/22 Alteration Caterpillar 1606B Rion Drive $7,583,439 […]
Charges Filed in December 22, 2014, Homicide Investigation
On December 22, 2014, at approximately 1:10 A.M., Champaign Police Department officers responded to a report of a shooting at a residence in the 400-block of Brookwood Drive. Upon arrival, officers located evidence of a shooting and two victims. One of the victims at the scene was 40-year-old Rashidi Overstreet of Champaign, who was found […]
No City Council Meeting Scheduled for Tuesday, August 30, 2022
There is no City Council Meeting scheduled for Tuesday, August 30, 2022. Click here to download the August 30, 2022 No Meeting Notice
Community Engagement Takes Center Stage
On August 21st, Justice Victim Advocate, Jarrel Young (E & E Dept.) performed a medley of songs, including the Illini Anthem, for students at the University of Illinois during the Quad Day Festival. Quad Day is the final event for Welcome Week with other festivities including Illini Union Late Nighter, Illinois Sights & Sounds, and many […]
Police Services Representative Info Meeting
Challenging and rewarding work, and a supportive team environment were the themes of the Police Services Representative information session on August 24 at the Champaign Police Department. Led by Police Services Unit Supervisor Kelly Brown, the session focused on the department’s history, job duties, salary and benefits, training schedule, and the selection process. The interactive […]