Paula Drive Road Closure (between Powers Lane and McKinley Avenue)
In order to complete water main installation, A&R Services and Illinois American Water will close Paula Drive between Powers Lane and McKinley Avenue. The closure will begin on Monday, April 13, and will reopen on Friday, April 17, 2026, weather permitting. During the closure, through traffic will not be allowed; however, access will be maintained […]
Church Street Lane Closure (between Prairie Street and Elm Street)
In order to complete pavement patching, Mayfield Construction will close one westbound lane of Church Street between Prairie Street and Elm Street. The closure will begin on Friday, April 10, 2026, and will reopen on Monday, April 13, 2026, weather permitting. During the closure, westbound traffic will be reduced to one lane. The City appreciates […]
Second Arrest Made in Investigation into February 18, 2026, Shooting Incident
Champaign Police have arrested a second Champaign teenager related to a February 2026 shooting incident. On February 18, 2026, officers 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 of […]
Mayor Feinen Participates in Illinois Mayors Public Diplomacy Mission to Rome
Mayor Deborah Frank Feinen recently joined municipal leaders from across Illinois in the Illinois Mayors Public Diplomacy Mission, Papal Visit and Cultural Exchange, held in Rome, Italy. The mission, coordinated by the Illinois Municipal League (IML), brought together a small group of mayors and community leaders for a program focused on international engagement, cultural […]
Residential Fire – 1300 Block of W. Ridge Ln.
The Champaign Fire Department responded to a fire in a single-family home in the 1300 block of W. Ridge Ln., Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at 10:47 a.m. Fire crews were able to quickly get the fire under control. Firefighters responded to a report from a passerby of a fire in this two-story home. Once on […]
Champaign Police Investigating Shooting with Injuries – 400 Block of W. Beardsley Ave
Champaign Police were dispatched to the 400 block of W. Beardsley Avenue at 10:04 p.m. on April 6, 2026, after a report of a shooting with injuries in the area. On-scene, officers located an 18-year-old Champaign man with an apparent gunshot wound to the leg. Emergency medical care was administered by officers and the Champaign […]
Intersection of Randolph St. and Hessel Blvd. Temporary Closure
As part of the 2026 Concrete Patching Project, A&A Concrete will be patching pavement at the intersection of Randolph Street and Hessel Boulevard. This work will require a temporary road closure at the intersection starting Wednesday, April 8 until Monday, April 13, 2026, weather permitting.
Champaign Police to Host Annual Police Employee Awards
The Champaign Police Department is inviting the community to attend the annual Police Employee Award Ceremony on Thursday, April 9. This annual ceremony gives an opportunity to recognize work that goes above and beyond by Champaign Police employees. The event kicks off at 5:30 p.m. at the Champaign Police Department, 82 E. University Avenue, Champaign. […]
Kirby Avenue Lane Closure (between Neil Street and Oak Street)
In order to repair storm sewer and complete associated pavement patching, A&R Services will close one westbound lane of Kirby Avenue between Oak Street and Neil Street. The closure will begin on Tuesday, April 7, and will reopen on Monday, April 13, 2026, weather permitting. During the closure, westbound traffic will be reduced to one […]
Fox Drive Temporary Road Closure (from 1909 – 2004 Fox Drive)
As part of the 2026 Concrete Patching Project, A&A Concrete will patch pavement on portions of Fox Drive from 1909 Fox Drive to 2004 Fox Drive. This work will require a temporary road closure starting Monday, April 6, until Thursday, April 9, 2026, weather permitting.