Two Arrested in Overnight Shooting Homicide – 2500 Block of W. Springfield Ave
Champaign Police were dispatched to the 2500 block of W. Springfield Avenue at 3:04 a.m. on August 24, 2025, following multiple reports of a shooting with injuries. On-scene, officers found a 35-year-old male victim from Urbana unconscious and not breathing with multiple life-threatening gunshot wounds. Officers immediately initiated lifesaving measures until the victim could be […]
August 26, 2025 Regular Study Session
The City Council agenda for the August 26, 2025 Regular 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. The meeting is open to the public and participation is welcome and encouraged. […]
Champaign Firefighters Participate in a Mock Chemical Spill
On Friday, August 15, 2025, Champaign firefighters participated in a hands-on drill simulating a chemical spill, conducted in partnership with the Norfolk Southern Safety Train. The exercise was designed to reinforce skills and knowledge gained earlier in the week through classroom instruction, a railcar walkthrough, and a locomotive tour. The mock scenario allowed firefighters to […]
Champaign Fire Department Issues Pyrotechnic Permit
The Champaign Fire Department has issued a pyrotechnic permit for The ILLIAC at Hessel Park, Saturday, August 23, 2025. There will be a rehearsal concussion at approximately 10:30 a.m. with performance concussions taking place between 8:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. as part of the event. Those around Hessel Park, 1400 Grandview Dr., will likely hear […]
Building Permits Issued
The Champaign Fire Department’s Building Safety Division recently issued the following building permits for projects with an estimated construction value of $250,000 or more. Address Value of Construction Date Issued Type Use 1207 S. Mattis Ave. $1,600,000 8/14/25 Alteration Interior Renovations 102 S. Duncan Rd. $9,052,343 8/15/25 Alterations Installation of Automated Storage System 1701 W. […]
Campus Crosswalk Signals Get a Visibility Upgrade
The Public Works Traffic and Lighting section recently upgraded several pedestrian signals at Campus intersections. The old stacked “Walk/Don’t Walk” indicators and countdown timers have been replaced with larger, side-by-side displays. These new signals offer significantly better visibility for both pedestrians and motorists. The new pedestrian signals have been installed at the following intersections: Green […]
Shine the Block: Oakwood Strong
On August 16, 2025, the community showed up strong for the folks at Oakwood Trace. First Followers lead the way in landscape and building clean up as well as the resource fair that followed with lots of treats to beat the heat advisory. Council Members Shauna Clayborn and Davion Williams, as well as Central High […]
Bradley Avenue Lane Closures
In order to complete sewer maintenance, Hoerr Construction will close the following lanes of traffic on Bradley Avenue: • A westbound lane of Bradley Avenue between Hedge Road and Redwood Drive • An eastbound lane of Bradley Avenue between McKinley Avenue and Willis Avenue The closures will occur on Tuesday, August 19, 2025, from the […]
Champaign Police Investigating Fatal Crash at Bloomington & Mattis
Champaign Police were dispatched to the intersection of Bloomington Road and Mattis Avenue at 7:30 p.m. on August 16, 2025, following multiple reports of a single-vehicle crash with injuries. On-scene, officers found a 37-year-old man from Mahomet who had left the roadway on his motorcycle, striking a light pole. The motorcyclist had suffered multiple potentially […]
Residential Fire – 300 Block S Fair St.
The Champaign Fire Department responded to a fire in a single-family home in the 300 block of S. Fair St., Saturday, August 16, 2025, at 10:43 a.m. Fire crews were able to quickly extinguish the fire. Firefighters responded to a report of a fire in this single-story home. Once on the scene, firefighters reported moderate smoke […]