Champaign Police Seek Community Assistance in Investigating Bank Robbery
On Dec. 19, 2022, at approximately 9:11 a.m., Champaign Police Officers responded to the First Financial Bank located at 1205 S. Neil Street for reports of a bank robbery. Upon arrival, officers learned a suspect entered the bank, displayed a note indicating the presence of a handgun, and demanded money. The suspect fled the bank […]
December 20, 2022 Regular Council Meeting
The City Council agenda for the December 20, 2022 Regular Council Meeting 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. […]
Bloomington Road Lane Closure (between Cynthia Drive and Garden Hills Drive)
In order to perform routine storm sewer maintenance activities, National Power Rodding Corp. will close the westbound lane of Bloomington Road between Cynthia Drive and Garden Hills Drive. Westbound traffic will be merged into the center turn lane through the short construction zone. Work is planned during the hours of 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. […]
First Street Lane Closure (between John Street and Green Street)
In order to repair a damaged sanitary sewer service at 101 E Green Street, A&R Services will close the northbound lane of First Street between John Street and Green Street. The closure will begin on Monday, December 19, 2022, and the lane will reopen on Thursday, December 22, 2022, weather permitting. Northbound traffic will […]
Five CPD Officers Graduate from Police Academy
On December 15, five new Champaign Police Officers graduated from the Police Training Institute during a ceremony at the Vineyard Church in Urbana. Officers Bialeschki, Elias, Gress, Ronnfeldt, and Walmer now move on to CPD’s 20-week Field Training program. Officers Ronnfeldt and Walmer were both recognized for serving as Class Squad Leaders for their scholastic […]
Equity and Engagement Hosts Community Conversations
On December 10, 2022, the Equity and Engagement Department, in partnership with the University of Illinois’s Community Compact, hosted a Community Conversations event titled “Addressing Economic Development and Minority and Women Owned Business Initiatives in Champaign County.” This meeting brought together more than 40 stakeholders from across the community, the University of Illinois, local business […]
Champaign Police Pull Up a Chair for Coffee with a Cop
On December 15, 2022, Champaign Police held their fourth and final Coffee with a Cop event for 2022 at McDonald’s on Bloomington Road. Coffee with a Cop provides an open environment for residents to come with questions and concerns and have an open dialogue with their Police Department without any set agenda. Previous Coffee with […]
Shop with a Cop Spreads Holiday Cheer
On December 14, 2022, Champaign Police coordinated their 20th Annual Shop With A Cop event. Through generous donations from our community, Shop With A Cop was able to bring a bit of holiday cheer to 83 children, including a Christmas wishlist shopping spree and dinner with Santa. Along with CPD sworn and civilian staff, our […]
City Holds Police Service Representative Recruitment Meeting
On December 14, 2022, the Police Department hosted an informational meeting for those interested in learning more about the City’s Police Service Representative I (PSR) position. The event was held both in-person and virtually and covered a variety of topics including: Police Department organizational structure, PSR I job duties and expectations, salary and benefits, training […]
Building Permit Issued
The Champaign Fire Department’s Building Safety Division recently issued the following building permit for a project with an estimated construction value of $250,000 or more. Address Value of Construction Date Issued Type Use 205 N Neil St $1,400,000.00 12/14/22 Alteration Mixed Use 2022 Overall Construction Value to Date: $ 209,427,770.00