City of Champaign Recognized for Inclusive Policies for the LGBTQ Community
Champaign Ranked Second Highest in State of Illinois The City of Champaign is honored to be recognized by the Human Rights Campaign in the 2020 Municipal Equality Index (MEI). Conducted annually, the MEI is used to measure how inclusive a city’s laws, policies, and services are for the LGBTQ community. This year the City of […]
December 8, 2020 Regular Study Session
The City Council agenda for the December 8, 2020 Regular Study Session is now available through the link below. In accordance with Champaign’s Emergency Order 20-10 and Governor Pritzker’s Executive Order suspending certain requirements of the Illinois Open Meetings Act, the City Council will conduct their meeting through an electronic platform. This meeting will be […]
Multi-Family Residential Fire – 707 S. Fourth St.
The Champaign Fire Department responded to the roof on fire at 707 S. Fourth St., Thursday, December 3, 2020, at 3:02 a.m. Ten fire crews worked to extinguish the fire that was contained to the roof of the apartment building. Firefighters responded to multiple reports of a fire on the roof. Once on the scene, […]
Celebrate Human Rights Day
Human Rights Day is coming up on December 10, 2020. This year’s theme is “Recover Better – Stand Up for Human Rights.” This photo was taken of the City Building display case as it was decorated in 2019 by the City’s Office of Equity, Community and Human Rights.. For more information on Human Rights Day […]
Free Parking Offered in Downtown Champaign this December
Up to Two Hours in the Hill Street Parking Deck To encourage residents and visitors to frequent Downtown Champaign businesses this holiday season, the City of Champaign is offering up to two hours of free parking in the Hill Street Parking Deck from December 1 through December 31, 2020. Hourly visitors parking longer than two […]
Shooting Investigation – 1200 Block of W Eureka Street
On Nov. 29, 2020, at approximately 3:26 a.m., Champaign Police responded to the 1200 block of West Eureka Street for an unknown problem. Upon arrival, officers observed several vehicles fleeing the area and discovered evidence consistent with a shooting. Police were soon informed a 28-year-old male victim arrived at a local hospital with a non-life-threatening […]
Homicide Investigation – 2500 Block of Leeper Court
On November 26, 2020, at approximately 1:05 a.m., Champaign Police responded to the 2500 block of Leeper Court for a reported shooting. Upon arrival, officers discovered a 31-year-old male victim laying in the roadway. The victim had sustained multiple gunshot wounds and was pronounced dead at the scene. The preliminary investigation suggests the victim was […]
Adopt A Drain
Happy Thanksgiving! Today, we are introducing you to our Thanksgiving drain, Tom, at 1819 Sadler Drive. Tom enjoys watching parades, eating in excess, watching a good game of football, and afternoon naps. If you share similar interests with Tom (or even if you don’t), you would be the perfect person to Adopt this Drain! To […]
LAST CALL FOR MLK NOMINATIONS
Now’s the time to recognize an individual or organization having a positive impact in Champaign County! Nominations are being accepted for three prestigious community awards that will be presented at the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Countywide Celebration on January 17. Learn more and submit a nomination at mlkcelebration.org. Submission deadline is November 30. The Champaign […]
City Abatement
Two Administrative Search warrants were obtained by the Code Compliance Division of Neighborhood Service Department to clean up two properties that had been cited for refuse and unapproved outdoor storage. Neighbors had been concerned about properties for some time, and the owner has continued to not comply with notices of violation. The two properties are […]