Kirby Avenue Lane Closure (between Grandview Drive and Neil Street)
In order to pour concrete panels at the southeast corner of Kirby Avenue and State Street, A&A Concrete will close a short section of the eastbound lane of Kirby Avenue between Grandview Drive and Neil Street. Work will begin on Wednesday, October 8, at 8 a.m. and end on Thursday, October 9, 2025, at Noon, […]
Residential Fire – 2000 Block of Cynthia Dr.
The Champaign Fire Department responded to a fire in a 16-unit multi-family apartment building in the 2000 block of Cynthia Dr., Monday, October 6, at 3:54 p.m. Fire crews were able to quickly locate and extinguish this hidden fire. Firefighters responded to a report of smoke coming from a utility room in this two-story apartment […]
Neil Street Lane Closures (West of the Intersection at Center Drive)
In order to install pedestrian signals on both sides of Neil Street at Center Drive, CS&L will close one northbound lane and one southbound lane of Neil Street west of the Center Drive intersection. Work is scheduled for Tuesday, October 7, 2025, between the hours of 8 a.m. and 1 p.m.
Kirby Avenue Lane Closure (between Grandview Drive and Neil Street)
In order to install a mast arm at State and Kirby, CS&L will close a short section of the eastbound lane of Kirby Avenue between Grandview Drive and Neil Street. Work is scheduled for today, Monday, October 6, 2025, between the hours of 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Champaign Police Seek Community Assistance in Investigating Bank Robbery
Champaign Police were dispatched at 3:17 p.m. on October 3, 2025, to the 1000 block of S. Neil Street for a report of a Bank Robbery. Upon arrival, officers learned that a suspect had entered the bank and demanded money while threatening staff. The suspect then fled the bank with an undisclosed amount of currency. […]
Champaign Police, United States Marshals Make Arrest on Federal Warrant
Champaign Police were notified on September 30, 2025, that a federal warrant had been issued for the arrest of Benny Loveless, 44, of Champaign, due to violations of his federal probation. This information was shared with patrol officers, following standard procedure for wanted persons believed to reside in the community. As a Champaign Police officer […]
Equity & Engagement Joins Community for “Sons and Daughters in Heaven” Gala
On September 28, 2025, members of the City of Champaign’s Equity & Engagement Department joined Champaign Police Chief Timothy Tyler, Council Member Shauna Clayborn, Senator Paul Faraci, officials from the City of Urbana, and Blueprint partner First Followers to attend and present at the Sons and Daughters in Heaven Gala, hosted by the community organization […]
Victor Street Neighborhood Watch Hosts Meet and Greet
On September 27, 2025, the Victor Street Neighborhood Watch hosted a neighborhood meet and greet to welcome families who had recently moved into the neighborhood. Neighbors shared a meal while getting to know each other and learning more about their neighborhood. Meet and greet events are a great way to introduce new neighbors to group […]
2025 Targeted Neighborhood Cleanup
The Neighborhood Relations Division hosted the 2025 Targeted Neighborhood Clean-Up Event on September 27, 2025. During the event, 132 Champaign households dropped off unwanted bulk items at the Republic Urbana Transfer Station, to be disposed of at no charge to the resident. A total of 12.7 tons of refuse was dropped off over a period […]
Kirby Avenue Lane Closure (between First Street and Fourth Street)
In order to facilitate deliveries at Gies Memorial Stadium, the University of Illinois will close one westbound lane of Kirby Avenue between First Street and Fourth Street. The closure will begin on Tuesday, October 7, and will reopen on Saturday, October 12, 2025. During the closure, westbound traffic will be reduced to one lane in […]