New Equity and Engagement Department Webpages Launched
On July 13, 2022, a new section of the City website featuring the Equity and Engagement Department debuted on the City’s website. Staff from the Equity and Engagement Department, City Manager’s Office, and Information Technologies Department worked with a local firm to design and build out the new pages to showcase all the important work […]
Tremont Street Road Closure (between Randolph Street and State Street)
In order to complete sanitary sewer service installation at 209 W. Tremont Street, Miller Enterprises will be closing Tremont Street between Randolph Street and State Street. The closure will begin on Monday, July 18, and will reopen on Monday, July 25, 2022, weather permitting. During the closure, through traffic will not be allowed in this […]
Death Investigation – 400 Block of E Beardsley Avenue
On July 14, 2022, at approximately 5:14 a.m., Champaign Police responded to the 400 block of E. Beardsley Avenue for a report of a shooting with injury. Upon arrival, officers located a 34-year-old female from Champaign unresponsive with a life-threatening gunshot wound and immediately rendered medical aid. The woman was transported to an area hospital […]
Neil Street Lane Closure (between Knollwood Drive and Windsor Road)
In order to perform storm sewer repairs, SNC Construction will be closing the right lane of Southbound Neil Street between Knollwood Drive and Windsor Road. Travel through the work zone will be merged into a single southbound lane. All travel at intersections will remain unaffected by this work. Work is scheduled to begin at 7 […]
Champaign Police Report 51% Reduction in Shooting Incidents in 2022
The Champaign Police Department is dedicated to promoting public safety, preventing and solving crime, and strengthening community relationships. Through July 11, 2022, Champaign Police reported a 51% reduction in shooting incidents in Champaign compared to the same timeframe last year. During the same period in 2021, there were 145 shooting incidents in Champaign, but so […]
Kirby Avenue Lane Closure (between Mattis Avenue and Waverly Drive)
In order to complete driveway and sidewalk construction at 1605 W. Kirby, Stark Excavation will intermittently close an eastbound lane of Kirby Avenue between Mattis Avenue and Waverly Drive. The closures will occur between 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. starting on Wednesday, July 13, and ending on Friday, July 22, 2022. During the closures, eastbound […]
Residential Fire – 412 Nathaniel Burch Dr.
The Champaign Fire Department responded to a fire in a duplex at 412 Nathaniel Burch Dr., Tuesday, July 12, at 7:28 a.m. Fire crews quickly extinguished the fire in this two-family home. Firefighters responded to a report from an occupant of a fire in this two-story duplex. Once on the scene, firefighters reported smoke and […]
Green Street Lane Closure (between Second Street and Third Street)
In order to facilitate painting operations at 202 E. Green Street, Beta Projects and Bankier Apartments will close the westbound lane of Green Street between Second Street and Third Street. The closure will begin on Wednesday, July 13, and will end on Tuesday, July 19, 2022. The closure will occur each weekday from 7 a.m. […]
Champaign and Urbana Fire Departments to Participate in Joint Training
The Champaign and Urbana Fire Departments will participate in joint high-rise training, July 12-14, 2022, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., at Sherman Hall, 909 S. Fifth St. Skill stations will include a review of supplying water to a fire department connection and fire pumps, hose deployment, and the exploration of ventilation methods. Chief officers […]
City of Champaign to Perform Outdoor Warning Siren Maintenance
UPDATE: Due to the inclement weather forecasted overnight, the outdoor warning siren maintenance has been canceled for July 12 and 13, 2022. Further information will be provided once the maintenance is rescheduled with the contractor. The City of Champaign will have contractors performing annual outdoor warning siren maintenance to each of the fifteen sirens in […]