Uptown is a small neighborhood located in Far North Side, Champaign. It is bordered by Endwater and Jefferson Point to the north and Lakeside to the west and south.
Character[]
Uptown is a middle-lower class neighborhood that has a moderate crime rate. It is mainly safer on the northern side of the neighborhood as the south is controlled by a gang. It has a moderate presence of the CPD here to patrol the neighborhood. It mainly consists of nice houses and stores along with apartments.
Influence[]
The neighborhood is based on and named after the Uptown neighborhood in Chicago.
Gang Control[]
The southern part of the neighborhood is controlled by the Jay City Zoo set of Gang Disciples.
Transport[]
Uptown is not served by the City of Champaign Transit system but purple line busses pass by the border of the neighborhood.
Places of Interest[]
- The Lombank Building
- Uptown Theater
- Rose Beach
- Rizal Skate Park
- Rose Dog Beach
Businesses[]
- Burger Shot
- African Restaurant
- Uptown Coffee Cafe
- 24/7
- Uptown Hardware
- Adeola's African Hair
- Lombank Uptown
- The Blue Club
Roads and Streets[]
- Lakefront Avenue
- Rose Harbor Drive
- Lakeside Road
- Junction Road