Burglary Arrest Made in Connection to Recent Lootings
On Sunday, May 31, 2020, shortly after 3 p.m., several individuals gathered in the parking lot of Marketplace Mall. Moments later, additional vehicles arrived, and individuals immediately began looting and vandalizing area businesses, leading to civil unrest. This criminal behavior quickly spread throughout Champaign and lasted until approximately 2 a.m. on Monday, June 1. Approximately […]
June 9, 2020 Regular Study Session
The City Council agenda for the June 9, 2020 Regular Study Session is now available online and 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 June 9, 2020, Regular Study Session […]
New Episode of The Mayor Feinen Podcast
On this week’s The Mayor Feinen Podcast, Mayor Deborah Frank Feinen talks with representatives from community organizations about some of the social services available to Champaign residents who are affected by the COVID-19 pandemic and how these programs are being funded. The discussion includes programs available to assist neighbors without addresses, providing healthy food to […]
City of Champaign Issues Emergency Order 20-19
Yesterday Mayor Deborah Frank Feinen issued Emergency Order 20-19 which allows for the carryout and delivery of pre-mixed alcoholic beverages during the COVID-19 emergency. This change is in accordance with recent amendments to the Illinois Liquor Code. State law now permits the transportation of pre-mixed alcoholic beverages provided they are contained in a glass, metal, […]
City of Champaign Issues Emergency Order 20-19
Yesterday Mayor Deborah Frank Feinen issued Emergency Order 20-19 which allows for the carryout and delivery of pre-mixed alcoholic beverages during the COVID-19 emergency. This change is in accordance with recent amendments to the Illinois Liquor Code. State law now permits the transportation of pre-mixed alcoholic beverages provided they are contained in a glass, metal, […]
Champaign Police Investigating Shooting
On June 2, 2020, at approximately 10:47 p.m., Champaign Police responded to the 300 block of West Bradley Avenue for a reported shooting. Upon arrival, officers began canvassing the area and identified a scene consistent with gunfire. Officers were informed at approximately 10:53 p.m. a 39-year-old male arrived at a local hospital by personal transport […]
Daniel Street Road Closure (between Third Street and Fourth Street)
As part of the City’s 2020 Concrete Street Improvements Project, the pavement on Daniel Street from First Street to Fourth Street is being reconstructed. The project includes the intersection of Daniel Street and Fourth Street. Weather permitting, the City’s contractor for the project, Mid Illinois Concrete, will continue work on Thursday, June 4, 2020. Daniel […]
27 Arrests Made in Looting Incidents; Origin of Civil Unrest Under Investigation
On Sunday, May 31, 2020, shortly after 3 p.m., several individuals gathered in the parking lot of Marketplace Mall. Moments later, several vehicles arrived, and individuals immediately began looting and vandalizing area businesses, leading to civil unrest. This criminal behavior quickly spread throughout Champaign and lasted until approximately 2 a.m. on Monday, June 1. Immediately […]
Statement from Mayor Feinen Regarding Civil Unrest and Curfew Order
Earlier today, peaceful community protests regarding the tragic death of George Floyd in Minneapolis last week took a violent turn when groups of individuals began to destroy property and loot from stores at Market Place Mall and other businesses in Champaign. The concerns and anger that protestors are expressing are raw and real in response to the senseless deaths and mistreatment of African Americans across the country, but this type of unlawful behavior […]
June 2, 2020 Regular Council Meeting & Post Council Study Session
The City Council agenda for the June 2, 2020 Regular Council Meeting & Post Council Study Session is now available online and 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 June […]