Mattis Avenue Lane Closures – Extended (between Green Street and John Street)
In order to access and connect to a gas main, Ameren Illinois will be closing two southbound lanes of Mattis Avenue between Green Street and John Street. The closure began on Monday, June 22. The closure has been extended and is now scheduled to reopen on Friday evening, June 26, 2020. Southbound traffic will be […]
ARREST MADE: Shooting Investigation – 2100 Block of West White Street
On June 25, 2020, at approximately 12:58 p.m., Champaign Police arrested Carlos Jones, 18, of Champaign, without incident at the intersection of White Street and Country Fair Drive for his alleged involvement in the shooting of two 16-year-old males on June 23. A firearm was recovered during his arrest. Jones was transported to the Champaign […]
No City Council Meeting Scheduled for June 30, 2020
There is no City Council Meeting scheduled for Tuesday, June 30, 2020. Click here to download the June 30, 2020 No Meeting Notice
Walnut Street Road Closure (between Beardsley Avenue and Bradley Avenue)
In order to construct new sanitary sewer on Walnut Street, Duce Construction will be closing a portion of Walnut Street between Beardsley Avenue and Bradley Avenue. The closure will begin on Friday, June 26, and will reopen on Wednesday, July 1, 2020, weather permitting. Access to properties will be maintained via Bradley Avenue.
Shooting Investigation – 1100 Block of Hickory Street
On June 24, 2020, at approximately 5:40 p.m., Champaign Police responded to the 1100 block of Hickory Street for a reported shooting. A short time later, police were notified a 73-year-old male had arrived at a local hospital with a serious gunshot wound to his abdomen. The victim was taken into surgery. The preliminary investigation […]
Mattis Avenue Lane Closures (between Green Street and John Street)
In order to access and connect to a gas main, Ameren Illinois will be closing two southbound lanes of Mattis Avenue between Green Street and John Street. The closure began on Monday, June 22. Although scheduled to reopen on Wednesday, recent rain extended the closure by a day. The closure is scheduled to reopen on […]
Shooting Investigation – 2100 Block of West White Street
On June 23, 2020, at approximately 3:38 p.m., Champaign Police responded to an apartment complex parking lot in the 2100 block of West White Street for a reported shooting. Upon arrival, officers located a 16-year-old male who had sustained a non-life-threatening gunshot wound to his lower body. Officers provided medical attention and the victim was […]
City of Champaign Firefighter Tests Positive for COVID-19
The City of Champaign has confirmed a Champaign Firefighter has tested positive for COVID-19. The employee is currently recovering at home in isolation. To protect the individual’s privacy, the employee’s identity will not be released, nor will the City comment on their medical condition. The City has consulted with the Champaign-Urbana Public Health District (C-UPHD) […]
Sixth Street Road Closure (between Green Street and John Street)
In order to install new building signage at 708 S. Sixth Street, 4MC Corp will close Sixth Street between Green Street and John Street. The closure has been scheduled for Wednesday, June 24, 2020, from 2 p.m. through 10 p.m. Southbound traffic will not be allowed to traverse through the work area. Drivers are encouraged […]
Champaign Police Investigating Shooting
On June 22, 2020, at approximately 4:03 p.m., Champaign Police responded to the area of Phillips Drive and Nelson Court for a reported shooting. Upon arrival, officers learned a 16-year-old male had been struck by gunfire and was taken to a local hospital by personal vehicle. He sustained two non-life-threatening gunshot wounds to his lower […]