Champaign Police Release Results from Results from March Traffic Enforcement Campaign
The Champaign Police Department conducted a March traffic campaign to address the potential impacts of impaired driving. The enforcement effort ran from March 13 through 23, 2026. It was conducted by Champaign Police in partnership with the Illinois Department of Transportation, the Illinois State Police, and more than 200 local law enforcement agencies in a […]
Mattis Avenue Lane Closure (between Alton Drive and Sheridan Road)
In order to complete a sanitary sewer repair in the 1700 block of Alton Drive, Tatman Home Renovations will close one northbound lane of Mattis Avenue between Alton Drive and Sheridan Road. The closure will occur between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. on Thursday, March 26, and Friday, March 27, 2026, weather […]
Chalmers Street Road Closure (between Third Street and Fourth Street)
In order to complete construction activities at 310 Chalmers Street, Broeren Russo Builders will close Chalmers Street between Third Street and Fourth Street. The road closure will begin on Monday, March 30, and reopen on Friday, April 3, 2026, weather permitting. Local access and on-street parking will remain available; however, through traffic will not be […]
Washington Street Temporary Road Closure and Wright Street Lane Closure
As part of the 2026 Concrete Patching project, A&A Concrete will patch pavement on portions of Washington Street between Fifth Street and Wright Street. This work will require a temporary road closure starting Thursday, March 26, at 7 a.m. until the afternoon of Monday, March 30, 2026, weather permitting. Access to all adjacent properties will […]
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, […]