Clark Street Road Closure (between Lynn Street and Elm Street)
In order to install water/sanitary laterals and to patch associated pavement at 512 W. Clark Street, Mayfield Construction and 217 Inc. will close Clark Street between Lynn Street and Elm Street. The road closure will begin on Thursday, March 26, and will reopen on Friday, April 3, 2026, weather permitting. During the closure, access will […]
Juvenile Arrested in Connection with Fatal Shooting at Market Place Shopping Mall
On Saturday, March 21, 2026, at approximately 6:14 p.m., Champaign Police responded to reports of a fight in the parking lot of the Market Place Shopping Mall. During the altercation, at least one firearm was discharged, striking a 16-year-old victim. Responding officers, with assistance from the Champaign Fire Department, immediately administered life-saving medical aid until […]
Richards Lane Road Closure (between Shadowlawn Drive and Peach Street)
In order to repair sanitary sewer lateral and patch associated pavement, Berg Tanks will close Richards Lane between Shadowlawn Drive and Peach Street. The road closure will begin on Tuesday, March 24, and reopen on Monday, March 30, 2026, weather permitting. During the closure, access will be maintained to all local properties, but through traffic […]
Kirby Avenue Lane Closure at I-57 Overpass
In order to complete four soil borings for the Illinois Department of Transportation, BFW Engineering & Consulting, Inc. will have one lane of Kirby Avenue closed to traffic between Cobblefield Drive and Maynard Drive. Traffic will be directed by two flaggers, one stationed at each end of the lane closure. Drivers may want to seek […]
Shooting Homicide – Market Place Shopping Center 2000 N. Neil
Champaign Police responded to a fight in the parking lot at the Market Place Shopping Center near the Dick’s House of Sport Store at approximately 6:14 p.m. on March 21, 2026. During the fight at least one individual discharged a firearm, striking a 16-year-old victim. Responding officers immediately administered medical assistance with help from the […]
March 24, 2026 Special Regular Council Meeting and Post Council Study Session
The City Council agenda for the March 24, 2026 Special Regular Council Meeting and Post Council Study Session 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. Click here to download the March 24, […]
Arrest Made in Investigation into Feb. 18, 2026, Shooting Incident
A Champaign teenager has been arrested for his role in a February 2026 shooting incident. On Feb. 18, 2026, Champaign Police were dispatched at 10:53 p.m. following reports of gunfire heard on Stratford Drive. While responding to the reported location, a call came in from an injured victim, who was located in the 1600 block […]
Neighborhood Services Department Hosts Resource Exchange
The Neighborhood Services Department’s Neighborhood Relations Division (NRD) hosted the NRD Resource Exchange on Wednesday, March 18. Viktoria Ford from Friends of Geese shared information on humane management of the goose population. Attendees included members of various Homeowners Association (HOA) groups across the city, and one participant asked how to encourage geese to move away […]
Champaign Staff Attend Habitat for Humanity Home Dedication
On March 18th, staff from the Neighborhood Services Department attended a Habitat for Humanity home dedication on Hill Street. Rob Kowalski, Neighborhood Services Director, spoke on behalf of the HOME Consortium, which provided funding and support for the construction of the house. The lot for the new home was donated from the City of Champaign […]
March Community Coalition Meeting Highlights
The Champaign County Community Coalition held its monthly meeting, where local law enforcement shared recent crime trends and upcoming community engagement events. The I Am Helen Strong chapter of the Lupus Foundation of America shared an overview of the foundation’s overall goals regarding diagnosis, treatment, and access to services. They also announced their Lupus Awareness […]