City of Champaign News

Anthony Drive Road Closure (between Dobbins Drive and Campbell Drive)

IDOT and William Charles Construction will close Anthony Drive between Dobbins Drive and Campbell Drive. Both eastbound and westbound Anthony Drive traffic will be detoured in the area.  The closure will occur between the hours of 7 a.m. and 6 p.m., starting on Monday, June 2, ending on Friday, June 6, 2025, weather permitting. During […]


METCAD Employee Receives Tyler Community Elite Award

In April 2025, Systems Administrator Tim Smith (METCAD) received the Tyler Community Elite Award from Tyler Technologies. Smith was nominated for the award by a law enforcement professional from another Illinois county who also uses Tyler public safety products. Tyler Community is a forum that Tyler clients use to seek advice on software modules, provide […]


Spring Yard Waste Collection Complete

The 2025 Spring Yard Waste Collection provided every Champaign resident with two collection opportunities, one in April and one in May.  During the collection, the Public Works Operations Division collected 84,352 bags of yard waste! Residents who still have yard waste to dispose of may choose to compost their materials, contact a private hauler, or […]


Annual Paving Project – Anthony Drive from Marketview Drive to Neil Street

Starting Thursday, May 29, 2025, Cross Construction will begin rehabilitation work on Anthony Drive from Marketview Drive to Neil Street.  Work will begin with milling and progress to patching, manhole adjustments, paving, and applying new pavement markings. One lane in each direction will be open to through traffic; however, motorists are urged to take alternate […]


Arrest Made in Shooting Investigation – 2400 Block of N. Neil Street

Champaign Police were dispatched to an apartment building in the 2400 block of N. Neil Street at 5:09 p.m. on Saturday, May 24, for a report of a shooting with injuries. On-scene, officers quickly located a four-year-old inside an apartment who had suffered a non-life-threatening gunshot wound to the foot. They immediately administered aid with […]


May 27, 2025 Special Regular Council Meeting and Post Council Study Session

The City Council agenda for the May 27, 2025 Special Regular Council Meeting and Post Council 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 […]


E&E Staff Attends Early Childhood Graduation of Blueprint Client

On May 22, Justice Victim Advocate Angela Worthey and Intern Elise Gratz (Equity & Engagement) attended the Pre-K graduation at the Regional Planning Commission’s Early Childhood Program. They were there to support the family member of a Blueprint client who is currently receiving wraparound services. The room was filled with joy and celebration as families, […]



Shooting Investigation – 1100 Block of N. Third Street

Champaign Police were dispatched to the 1100 block of N. Third Street at 2:24 a.m. on Saturday, May 17, 2025, following reports of gunfire in a nearby parking lot. On-scene, officers quickly located a 22-year-old Urbana man suffering from a gunshot wound to the leg. Officers immediately began to administer medical aid with assistance from […]


Community Coalition Holds Monthly Meeting

On May 14, 2025, the Champaign County Community Coalition held its monthly meeting, where law enforcement officials shared updates regarding recent crime activity and upcoming community engagement events. Also presenting at the meeting, Regina Crider (Senior Policy Analyst for Community and Parent Leadership) delivered key insights into the Children’s Behavioral Health Transformation Initiative, emphasizing the […]