Pledge of Allegiance Remix
On May 5, 2023, Justice Victim Advocate, Jarrel Young (E&E) collaborated with Unit 4 Schools to premiere a new pledge of allegiance. Booker T. Washington STEM Academy students have been working with Jarrel to create a new school pledge that was remixed into a hip hop song. This project took place during the school’s Fab […]
Maple Street Road Closure (between Prospect Avenue and Willis Avenue)
In order to perform storm sewer repairs, SNC Construction will be closing Maple Street between Prospect Avenue and Willis Avenue. Prospect Avenue traffic will be unaffected by this project. Local traffic on maple Street (Willis Avenue to Prospect Avenue) may enter and exit Maple Street from Willis Avenue. Work is scheduled to begin at 7 […]
Residential Fire – 310 N Russell St.
The Champaign Fire Department responded to a fire outside a single-family home at 310 N Russell St., Tuesday, May 9, at 1:34 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 a passerby. Once on the […]
Springfield Avenue Lane Closure (east of Country Fair Drive)
In order to perform storm sewer repairs, SNC Construction will be closing an eastbound lane of Springfield Avenue just east of Country Fair Drive. Travel through the work zone will be merged into a single eastbound lane. Work is scheduled to begin at 7 a.m. on Tuesday, May 9, and is planned to be completed […]
Shooting Investigation – 2500 Block of Springfield Avenue
Champaign Police were dispatched at 11:42 p.m. on May 5, 2023, to the 2500 Block of Springfield Avenue in Champaign for a report of a Shooting with Injuries. Upon arrival, officers located a 28-year-old female victim from Champaign with a non-life-threatening graze wound from a gunshot to the left hand. The victim was treated on-scene […]
Arrest Made in April 29, 2023, Shooting Investigation
A Champaign man has been arrested following an investigation into an April 2023 shooting on Sherwood Terrace. On April 29, 2023, Champaign Police were dispatched at 2:03 a.m., to the 700 Block of Sherwood Terrace for a report of a Shooting with Injuries. Upon arrival, officers located a 32-year-old male victim from Champaign with a […]
May 9, 2023 Regular Study Session
The City Council agenda for the May 9, 2023 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. […]
2023 Boneyard Creek Community Day
Boneyard Creek Community Day (BCCD) started in 2006, and what started as a few volunteers to clean up the Boneyard Creek, has turned into over 900 volunteers to clean up litter around the community. Boneyard Creek Community Day is organized by Champaign Park District, Urbana Park District, University of Illinois Facility Services, Prairie Rivers, Savoy, […]
Champaign Fire Department Hoffman Awards and Pinning Ceremony
On March 27, 2023, the Communications Division worked with the Fire Department to record the annual Hoffman Awards and Pinning Ceremony. The event honored residents and members of ambulance services, Champaign Firefighters, and Champaign Police Officers that have displayed exemplary service to those they serve and protect. Firefighters and Building Safety personnel recently hired or […]
Get G.L.A.M
May 2, 2023, the staff from the Equity and Engagement Department met with G.L.A.M (Growing, Learning, Achieving, and Maturing) Girls for dinner. The young ladies recently completed an etiquette training geared towards developing their social manners and dining etiquette. The girls were able to exemplify their proper mannerisms while applying the knowledge they acquired from […]