Anthony Drive Road Closure (between Dale Drive and Dobbins Drive)
In order to bore a new storm sewer for I-74, Stark Excavating and IDOT will close Anthony Drive between Dale Drive and Dobbins Drive. The closure will begin on Friday, September 23, and will reopen on Saturday, October 1, 2022, weather permitting. No through traffic will be allowed on Anthony Drive between Dale Drive and […]
Railroad Crossing Work and Bradley Avenue Road Closure – Revised Start Date
The City of Champaign is sharing this information on behalf of Norfolk Southern Railroad: The City of Champaign has been notified that in order to complete repairs to five railroad crossings generally located north of University Avenue between Fifth Street and McKinley Avenue, Norfolk Southern Railroad will close the following streets: • Fifth Street just […]
Mayor Feinen Reelected to Illinois Municipal League Board of Directors
The City of Champaign is proud to announce that Mayor Deborah Frank Feinen was reelected to the Illinois Municipal League (IML) Board of Directors on September 17, 2022. During IML’s Annual Business Meeting last week, Mayor Feinen was elected to another one-year term and will continue to serve as one of the Board’s 34 Vice […]
Residential Fire – 1803 Scottsdale Dr.
The Champaign Fire Department responded to a fire inside a vacant home at 1803 Scottsdale Dr., September 18, 2022, at 7:19 a.m. Fire crews quickly extinguished the fire inside this single-family home. Firefighters responded to a report from a passerby of a fire in this single-story home. Once on the scene, firefighters reported heavy fire […]
Shooting Investigation – 1300 Block of Bloomington Road
On September 17, 2022, at approximately 7:14 p.m., Champaign Police were dispatched to the 1300 block of Bloomington Road for a report of a car accident and several reports of shots fired. Upon arrival, officers found a vehicle that had rolled over and destroyed a power pole. No occupants were located from the vehicle in […]
Shooting Investigation – 2400 Block of W. Springfield Avenue
On September 16, 2022, at approximately 7:48 p.m., Champaign Police were dispatched to the 2400 block of W. Springfield Avenue for a report of a shooting with injury. Upon arrival, officers located a 16-year-old victim from Champaign with multiple non-life-threatening gunshot wounds to the legs. Responding officers immediately rendered medical aid until an ambulance could […]
Commercial Fire – 1606 Rion Drive
The Champaign Fire Department responded to a fire in the gas vault of 1606 Rion Drive, on September 16, 2022, at 2:49 p.m. This fire was extinguished by closing a gas valve that controlled the flow of gas. Firefighters responded to an initial report of a fire in the gas vault of 1606 Rion Drive. […]
September 20, 2022 Regular Council Meeting
The City Council agenda for the September 20, 2022 Regular Council Meeting 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. […]
City Holds Annual 9/11 Memorial Ceremony
The City of Champaign and our community continue to honor the commitment to never forget those tragically lost on September 11th. The Champaign Fire Department, with assistance from the Police Department, held the annual 9/11 Memorial Ceremony September 11th at West Side Park. Those in attendance heard comments from Mayor Deborah Frank Feinen, Fire Chief […]
Armory Avenue Lane Closure (between Fourth Street and Fifth Street)
As part of the City’s 2022 Concrete Street Improvement Project, the pavement on Fourth Street from Armory Avenue to Daniel Street is being reconstructed. A and R Services is the contractor for the City of Champaign. Beginning Monday, September 19, the westbound lane of Armory Avenue will be closed between Fourth Street and Fifth Street. […]