City Staff Wear Orange for Gun Violence Awareness
On June 3, 2022, City staff from multiple departments wore orange clothing for Gun Violence Awareness Day and #WearOrange Weekend (June 3-5, 2022). #WearOrange is a time to honor victims and survivors of gun violence and to spread awareness about this national crisis. To learn more about what the City of Champaign is doing to […]
Springfield Avenue Lane Closure at the intersection of Westlawn Avenue
In order to perform storm sewer and pavement repairs, SNC Construction will be closing one eastbound lane of Springfield Avenue at the intersection of Westlawn Avenue. Eastbound Springfield Avenue traffic will be merged into a single lane through a short construction work zone. All travel at the intersection will remain open and unaffected by this […]
Lynn Street Road Closure (between Church Street and Park Avenue)
As part of the City’s Annual Brick Street Maintenance Project, Duce Construction will be closing Lynn Street between Church Street and Park Avenue. Repair work will begin on Monday, June 6, 2022, and is expected to last three weeks, weather permitting. Please do not park on the street near the construction site or in areas […]
Bradley Avenue Improvements Project (Bradley Avenue from Staley Road to Bluegrass Lane)
As part of the City’s Bradley Avenue Improvements Project, Cross Construction will close Bradley Avenue between Staley Road and Bluegrass Lane, to begin reconstruction, on Tuesday, June 7, 2022. No through traffic will be allowed on Bradley Avenue between Staley Road and the west side of Bluegrass Lane. The intersection of Bradley Avenue and Bluegrass […]
Suspect Arrested, Charged in October 7, 2021 Homicide Investigation
On October 7, 2021, at approximately 3:12 a.m., Champaign Police responded to the 500 block of West White Street for the report of shots fired. Upon arrival, officers located 42-year-old Charles Evans in an alley suffering from multiple life-threatening gunshot wounds to his torso and arm. Responding officers rendered medical aid until Evans was transported […]
Town Center Boulevard Lane Closures (between Neil Street and Moreland Boulevard)
In order to facilitate contracted grading on the median on Town Center Boulevard, both an eastbound lane and westbound lane of Town Center Boulevard will be closed between Neil Street and Moreland Boulevard. The lane closures will take place on Friday, June 3, 2022, between the hours of 8 a.m. and 5 p.m.
Champaign Police Arrest Two, Seize Four Illegal Firearms
On Tuesday, May 31, Champaign Police responded to an alleyway behind the 500 block of West Green Street for a report of an attempted robbery. Reports indicated that a box truck was pulling into the alley when two male subjects approached the driver and made threats to his cargo, causing him to immediately leave the […]
Residential Fire – 1210 N. Walnut St.
The Champaign Fire Department responded to a fire in a residence at 1210 N. Walnut St. on May 31, 2022, at 8:31 p.m. Fire crews quickly extinguished the fire in this single-family home. Firefighters responded to a report from a neighbor of a fire in this two-story residence. Once on the scene, firefighters reported smoke […]
UPDATE on Residential Fire – 4309 Stonebridge Ct.
The Champaign Fire Department responded to a fire in a residence at 4309 Stonebridge Ct., May 26, 2022, at 2:06 a.m. Firefighters deployed multiple hose lines and worked from outside the home to extinguish the fire and protect nearby homes. Once on the scene that morning, firefighters were informed that one occupant remained unaccounted for […]
CommYOUnity Kick Off Event at Country Brook
On May 26, 2022, the Neighborhood Services Department kicked off its “CommYOUnity – It Takes YOU To Make It Work” Campaign and debuted the City’s new Neighborhood Ambassadors team. The goal of the block party was to re-engage Country Brook neighbors with hopes of restarting their neighborhood group. Neighbors enjoyed food and music while engaging […]