Building Permits Issued
The Champaign Fire Department’s Building Safety Division recently issued the following building permits for projects with an estimated construction value of $250,000 or more. Address Value of Construction Date Issued Type Use 4518 Legends $325,000 08/31/23 New Single Family 4516 Legends $325,000 08/31/23 New Single Family 3906 Bay Circle $330,000 08/31/23 New Single Family 3908 […]
9/11 Remembrance Ceremony
In a tribute to honor the memory of those who lost their lives on September 11, 2001, the City’s Fire and Police Departments came together on 9/11 for their annual remembrance ceremony. The event, held at West Side Park, brought together the community, first responders, and elected officials to pay homage to the heroes and […]
Girl Scouts of Central Illinois Honors Firefighter Whitney Anderson as a 2023 Woman of Distinction
In an event held August 24, 2023, at the CityView Events and Meeting Center, Champaign Firefighter Whitney Anderson was named one of Girl Scouts of Central Illinois’ 2023 Women of Distinction. This year marked the debut of Camp Fury, which offers a high-adventure experience in the life of first responders. The camp is for high-school-age […]
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 3608 Freedom Blvd $320,000 08/21/23 New Single Family 2023 Overall Construction Value: $ 115,002,115
City Hosts Enforcement Education and Resource Fair at Providence at Thornberry
On August 17, 2023, staff from the Equity and Engagement, Neighborhood Services, Police, and Fire Departments partnered to host an Enforcement Education and Resource Fair for neighbors of Providence at Thornberry. The resource fair was held as part of a coordinated response to neighborhood concerns and issues reported to the City. Approximately 150 Providence neighbors […]
Building Permits Issued
The Champaign Fire Department’s Building Safety Division recently issued the following building permits for projects with an estimated construction value of $250,000 or more. Address Value of Construction Date Issued Type Use 506 Stoughton $408,000 08/14/23 Alteration Multi-Family 905 W Anthony $3,500,000 08/15/23 Alteration Hotel Remodel 1901 Fox Dr $453,179 08/16/23 Alteration Remodel […]
CU Days 2023!
On August 12, 2023, the Equity and Engagement Department participated in CU Days at Douglas Park by distributing school supplies, City information, and engaging with residents to inform them of upcoming City events. This could not have been accomplished alone; the Champaign Police Department, Champaign Fire Department, Neighborhood Services Department, METCAD, Human Resources, Public Works, […]
Fire Department Partners with the Park District to Host Movie Night
On August 10, 2023, the Fire Department partnered with the Champaign Park District to host movie night at Fire Station 5. While Thursday Night Flix is typically hosted at Champaign parks, the fire station was the perfect setting to see Disney’s animated movie, Planes: Fire & Rescue. In addition to the movie, families were able […]
Neighborhood Services Supports Neighborhood Based National Night Out Events
On August 1, 2023, several registered neighborhood groups hosted National Night Out events using up to $500 in small grant funds to cover costs. The $500 is in addition to the $5,000 per year registered groups can access to host neighborhood clean-up, beautification, and social events. Police, Fire, Equity and Engagement, and Neighborhood Services Neighborhood […]
Police, Fire host training day
Champaign Police and Champaign Fire held Rescue Task Force training at Jefferson Middle School on Tuesday, July 25. The training, which lasted from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., provided an opportunity for first responders from across Champaign County to gather and work cooperatively for a briefing, staging training, and to run coordinated scenarios for an […]