Community Resource and Spring Fling Fair at Garden Hills
Neighborhood Services Department, in partnership with the Champaign Unit 4 Schools’ Title 1 Program, Community Matters, the United Garden Hills Neighborhood Association, and the Champaign Police Department entertained and educated approximately 500 patrons on Monday May 19th at the Community Resource and Spring Fling Fair held at Garden Hills Elementary School. Outside, 60 children participated […]
Champaign Connection – Episode 41
The latest episode of Champaign Connection debuts June 1st and runs thru the end of July 2014. Dorothy David (City Manager) reflects back on her first year as City Manager, and talks about the new experiences she has enjoyed and the City’s continued successes. Hear why she says Champaign’s future is filled with new and […]
Crime Stoppers Shred-It Event on Saturday, May 31st
Protect your identity. Keep your old documents out of the wrong hands. The best way to protect yourself against identity theft is to make sure your personal information doesn’t fall into the wrong hands. And just a few minutes on your part could make a huge difference. Join Crime Stoppers of Champaign County Saturday, May […]
Champaign Police Department Seeks the Public’s Help to Solve Weekend Shootings
Community partnerships are the foundation of effective crime prevention and community policing. Therefore, the Champaign Police Department is requesting assistance from the public in solving gun crimes committed over the past four days. Since May 22, 2014, the Champaign Police Department has responded to approximately 15 gun-related incidents; five (5) shootings, seven (7) shots heard […]
Fire Update – 523 Nathaniel Burch Drive
CFD Fire Information Report Narrative: The Champaign Fire Department responded to the report of a working fire on the exterior of a building at 523 Nathaniel Burch Dr. Upon arrival fire crews found fire showing on the exterior of the building. Crews quickly extinguished the fire. There were no injuries to fire personnel or citizens […]
Bradley Avenue Closure – Gas Leak
In order to repair a major gas leak, Bradley Avenue, between Market Street and Fourth Street, is closed. Other intersecting roads closed in the area of the leak are: Oak Street at Bradley Avenue; North Chestnut Street at Bradley Avenue; and North Clock Street at Bradley Avenue. Oak Trace Apartments on Bradley Avenue were evacuated. […]
Police Conduct Shooting Investigations (Eureka at State Street and 800 N. State)
The Champaign Police Department is currently investigating two N. State Street shooting incidents. The most recent shooting occurred on Friday, May 23, 2014 at approximately 9:33 p.m. in the area of Eureka and State Streets (1000 N. State Street). Police responded to the area after witnesses reported hearing six or seven gunshots. Witnesses also reported […]
Child Abduction Arrest
The Champaign Police Department has been investigating an incident that was reported to have occurred in the area of Washington and Miller on May 21, 2014 at around 3:30 PM. A 13 year-old female reported being approached by a male suspect in a green car. This suspect was reported to have exited the car and forced […]
Police Conduct Shooting Investigation (800 Block of N. State Street)
The Champaign Police Department is currently investigating a shooting incident which occurred Thursday, May 22 at approximately 7:47 p.m. in the 800 block of N. State Street. Police responded to the area after witnesses reported hearing seven or eight gunshots. Witnesses also reported seeing a red car and a silver car chasing each other while […]
Champaign Police SWAT Team to Conduct Training Exercise (Market Place Mall, 2000 N. Neil Street)
The Champaign Police Department’s Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) Team would like to notify the public of an upcoming training exercise. WHAT: SWAT Team officers will be conducting a training exercise involving munitions. These munitions are strictly controlled and will not pose any threat to the surrounding neighborhood. WHO: Champaign Police Department Special Weapons […]