Residential Fire – 1117 W. Beardsley Ave.
The Champaign Fire Department responded to a fire outside a single-family home at 1117 W. Beardsley Ave., Wednesday, May 24, at 7:37 p.m. Fire crews quickly extinguished the fire outside the home. Firefighters responded to a report of a fire on the exterior of this single-story residence, called in by an occupant. Once on the […]
Shooting Investigation – 1200 Block of Providence Circle
Champaign Police were dispatched at 10:11 p.m. on May 24, 2023, to the 1200 Block of Providence Circle in Champaign for a report of a Shooting with Injuries. Upon arrival, officers located a 28-year-old male victim from Champaign with a potentially life-threatening gunshot wound. Officers and personnel with the Champaign Fire Department immediately rendered aid […]
Shooting Investigation – 900-Block of Newcastle Drive
Champaign Police were dispatched at 11:52 a.m. on May 24, 2023, to the 900 block of Newcastle Drive for a report of a shooting with injuries. Upon arrival, officers located a 21-year-old woman from Champaign who reported that she had been the victim of a domestic battery and had shot the other party, a 24-year-old […]
i3 Broadband Fiberoptic Construction Project – Elm/Neil/Ells/Kirby
The City of Champaign shares this information on behalf of i3 Broadband. i3 Broadband will begin installation of fiberoptic utility in an area between Elm and Neil (from west to east) and Ells and Kirby (from north to south). The construction process will continue for 6-8 weeks from first seeing utility flags to completing restoration […]
Champaign Police Memorial Ceremony Recorded
The City’s Communications Division recorded the Police Memorial Ceremony held at West Side Park on May 19, 2023. This moving event was quickly edited and is now airing on CGTV. It is also posted on the City’s social media accounts and on the City’s website.
Healey Street Road Closure (between Sixth Street and Wright Street)
As part of the City’s 2023 Infrastructure Maintenance Project, Feutz Contractors will be closing Healey Street between Sixth Street and Wright Street. The work will begin on Thursday, May 25, 2023, and the closure is expected to last four to six weeks, weather permitting.
Champaign Fire Department Invites the Public to Open House
On May 27th, from 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m., the Champaign Fire Department will host a ceremonial “Push-In” of the new fire engine at Fire Station 4, 2315 W. John St., Champaign. A “Push-In” dates to the horse-drawn fire engine steamer days when the horses and the steamer engine would return to the fire station after going […]
Centennial Park Parking Lot Exit
The Public Works Engineering Transportation Section had a “No Parking” sign installed on John Street east of the Centennial Park parking lot exit. Due to the popularity of the new pickleball courts, this sign was installed to eliminate the problem of people parking illegally on John Street east of the Centennial Park parking lot exit. […]
Bradley Avenue Lane Closure and Pomona Drive Road Closure
In order to complete water main installation and pavement patching, Illinois American Water Company and DUCE Construction will close one eastbound lane of Bradley Avenue between Duncan Road and Pomona Drive. Eastbound traffic will be reduced to one lane in the area. Also, Pomona Drive will be closed between Bradley Avenue and Edward Hoffman Drive. […]
Champaign Police Host Open House
Champaign Police closed out another successful Police Week with the return of the Champaign Police Open House on Saturday, May 20th. Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, this was the first time this event was held since 2018. CPD staff offered opportunities for the community to learn about our police department firsthand at the event, including […]