Items tagged: Protest

City Issues Statement Regarding Vandalism of Champaign Police Department

On August 13, 2020, the Champaign Police Station was vandalized by a group of individuals who informed the City that they were there to peacefully protest. The City of Champaign supports peaceful protests and our residents’ rights to self-expression, however, the defacing of public property, like what occurred last night at the Champaign Police Department, […]


City of Champaign Provides Guidance for Peaceful Gatherings, Graffiti Use

The City of Champaign is reminding the community to proceed safely and respectfully while exercising your rights to peacefully assemble and protest. The City supports civic engagement, and as we continue to have more important and necessary discussions around social injustice, the City is providing the following guidance in response to citizen inquiries pertaining to […]


Champaign Police Continues Investigation into Protest

Public is encouraged to partner with police when planning events The Champaign Police Department is continuing its investigation into the incident that occurred at Centennial High School on December 4, 2014 at approximately 2:52 p.m., involving a student protest. A preliminary investigation determined that the student protest started in the school building and then spilled […]


Champaign Police Continue Investigation Following Student Protest

Public is encouraged to share information that might aid in investigation The Champaign Police Department is currently investigating an incident that occurred at Centennial High School Thursday afternoon while students were participating in a “hands up, don’t shoot” protest. At approximately 2:52 p.m., Officers responded to 913 Crescent Drive after being notified of an incident […]