November 11, 2025 – CU-CitizenAccess.org

The intersection of Philo Road and East Amber Lane. Photo taken Oct. 30, 2025 by Andrew Burkey.

Urbana pushes to revitalize Philo Road area amid ongoing crime concerns

Post author:Andrew Burkey / For CU-CitizenAccess
Post published:November 11, 2025
Post category:Government Neighborhoods Public Funds

After years of economic downturn, vacant storefronts and aging infrastructure, the City of Urbana is once again setting its sights on reviving the once-thriving…

Read more about the article Gun violence in Holiday Park neighborhood steadily drops in past five years

Sam Rink

A school speed limit sign stands on Maplewood Drive across the street from Kenwood Elementary School in the Holiday Park neighborhood in Champaign, IL on Nov. 5, 2025. Photo by Sam Rink.

Gun violence in Holiday Park neighborhood steadily drops in past five years

Post author:Sam Rink / For CU-CitizenAccess
Post published:November 11, 2025
Post category:Community Voices Government Neighborhoods

Gun violence in the Holiday Park neighborhood in Champaign has decreased significantly in the last five years, according to data from the Champaign Police…