Police Chief Appoints Gregory Manzana to Deputy Police Chief
Champaign Police Chief Timothy T. Tyler is pleased to announce the appointment of a long-serving member of the Champaign Police Department to serve as Deputy Chief of Police. “The Champaign Police Department has a history of leadership in our region and across our profession,” said Tyler. “Today, I am proud to continue that legacy through […]
Revised Closure Date: Chalmers Street and Daniel Street Road Closures
In order to remove a crane from a construction project at 608 E. Chalmers Street, Wells and Wells Construction will close Chalmers Street between Sixth Street and Wright Street. Due to one-way traffic patterns in the area, Daniel Street will also be closed to through traffic between Sixth Street and Wright Street. Traffic on southbound […]
Public Works Goes the Distance in Winter Storm Cleanup
The Illinois State Water Survey shows that Champaign received 3.7 inches of snowfall during the winter storm January 5-7, 2025. During the storm response, Public Works’ snow and ice operators drove a combined total of 7,205 miles to clear our City’s streets. This is just 150 miles short of a trip from Champaign to Anchorage, […]
Homicide Investigation – 1900 Block of Cynthia Drive
Champaign Police were dispatched at 3:59 p.m. on January 9, 2025, to the 1900 block of Cynthia Drive for a report of a Shooting with Injuries. On-scene, officers quickly located an 18-year-old Champaign man with life-threatening gunshot wounds. With the assistance of Champaign County Sheriff’s Deputies, officers immediately began to administer medical aid until the […]
January 14, 2025 Regular Study Session
The City Council agenda for the January 14, 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. […]
Residential Fire – 1500 Block of W. Springfield Ave.
The Champaign Fire Department responded to a fire in a single-family home in the 1500 block of W. Springfield Ave., Thursday, January 9, 2025, at 4:38 p.m. Fire crews were able to quickly extinguish the fire. Firefighters responded to the report from a passerby of a fire in this two-story home. Once on the scene, […]
Champaign Police Deputy Chief Geoff Coon to Retire
Champaign Police Deputy Chief Geoff Coon has announced his retirement following more than 26 years of service to the City of Champaign. Coon, a 1998 graduate of the University of Illinois, will mark his last day with CPD on Friday, January 10, 2025. “Geoff Coon is an exceptional officer, reflecting the highest standard of law […]
Kirby Avenue Lane Closure (between Crescent Drive and Rosewood Drive)
In order to repair a water main break, Illinois American Water has closed a westbound lane of Kirby Avenue between Crescent Drive and Rosewood Drive. The closure began on Tuesday, January 7, and will reopen on Monday, January 13, 2025. During the closure, westbound traffic will be reduced to one lane.
Sidewalk Snow Removal Ordinance Activation
The Public Works Director has declared that the sidewalk snow and ice removal requirement in the Downtown, Midtown, and Campustown areas is in effect. Records indicate that Champaign received at least two (2) inches of snow during this weekend’s snowstorm. In order to make the sidewalks safer for pedestrians, City Ordinance requires sidewalks to be […]
Chalmers Street and Daniel Street Road Closures (both between Sixth Street and Wright Street)
In order to remove a crane from a construction project at 608 E. Chalmers Street, Wells and Wells Construction will close Chalmers Street between Sixth Street and Wright Street. Due to one-way traffic patterns in the area, Daniel Street will also be closed to through traffic between Sixth Street and Wright Street. Traffic on southbound […]