City of Champaign News


Three Arrested After Fleeing Traffic Stop in 2000 Block of N. Market Street

On October 31, 2024, at approximately 3:05 p.m., Champaign Police conducted a traffic stop near the 2000 block of N. Market Street after observing an individual armed with a weapon entering a vehicle. Upon initiating the stop, the vehicle attempted to evade the officers by speeding away. Police pursued the vehicle until it stopped at […]


Black Mental Health and Wellness Conference

On October 26, 2024 the Champaign County Community Coalition’s Race Relations Subcommittee proudly hosted the 2nd Annual Black Mental Health and Wellness Conference at Parkland College, running from 8 AM to 4 PM. This impactful event focused on the unique challenges surrounding mental health in the Black community, offering support and resources for individuals and […]


Domestic Violence Stakeholder Meeting

On October 20, 2024 a Domestic Violence Stakeholder Meeting was held at the Champaign County Courthouse. Hosted by Judge Sullivan, the meeting brought together representatives from the Champaign County Sheriff’s Office, Champaign Police Department, Urbana Police Department, Circuit Clerk’s Office, State’s Attorney’s Office, Courage Connections, Land of Lincoln, and the City of Champaign. The meeting […]


15th Annual Disability Resource Expo

On October 12, 2024, the 15th Annual Disability Resource Expo was held at Market Place Mall. Over 75 vendors were present, providing information and resources relevant to disabled persons and their families. Janel Gomez, representing the City of Champaign, provided information about disability protections in the human rights ordinance, ADA compliance, and registering a disabled […]


Champaign Fire Department Will Be Conducting Hazardous Materials Training

The Champaign Fire Department will be conducting hazardous materials training November 4th, 6th, and 8th, 2024, at Sholem Aquatic Center, 2205 Sangamon Dr., Champaign. Fire department instructors will lead a scenario designed to simulate a hazardous materials release and subsequent control of the release. There will be two daily sessions beginning at 8:30 a.m. and […]


Arrest Made in Investigation into October 30, 2024, Shooting Incident

Champaign Police have made an arrest following an investigation into a shooting incident in North Champaign. Champaign Police were dispatched to the area of Fourth Street and Nelson Court at 11:51 a.m. on October 30, 2024, after a report of gunfire in the area. Multiple officers searched the neighborhood, finding evidence of gunfire in the […]


Charles Street Road Closure

Charles Street Road Closure (between Randolph Street and Neil Street) In order to complete a sewer main repair near the intersection of Charles Street and Randolph Street, Northern Construction will close Charles Street between Randolph Street and Neil Street. Both eastbound and westbound Charles Street traffic will be detoured in the area. Access to local […]



Supporting Victims: Meet Andre Davis, Champaign’s New Justice Victim Advocate

In the latest episode of Champaign City Profile, we sit down with Andre Davis, a Justice Victim Advocate in our Equity and Engagement department. Andre, who retired as a lieutenant after 20 years with the Champaign Police Department, now helps victims of violence connect with vital community resources and serves as a liaison between victims, […]