City of Champaign Public Works Department crews are working to respond to the wind damage inflicted by the storm that passed through the City last night. Crews reported at 7 am this morning and are focusing on clearing debris from traffic lanes and sidewalks, maintaining access for vehicles and pedestrians. To expedite these activities, staff…
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Get your car ready for the stress of summer with help from local car care experts and the online Auto Repair Reference Center. The Champaign Public Library is hosting a free, hour-long summer car care workshop at the library on Thursday, May 30, at 6:30 p.m. Derek Scroggins, Ford City service manager, will offer general…
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On Wednesday, May 29, 2013, from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. in Robeson Room A in the Champaign Public Library at 200 W. Green Street, the City of Champaign will host a public open house to discuss the 2013 update to the City’s ADA Transition Plan. The Project Specialist, along with Civil Engineer, Chris Sokolowski,…
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City of Champaign is pleased to kick off the C-U Area Medicine Take-back Program on Friday May 24th at 6:30 AM at the City of Champaign Police Department with Mayor Don Gerard. Residents will now have a safe location to properly dispose of unused prescription/non-prescription medications. This is also an environmentally safe alternative to disposing…
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Local efforts to promote bicycling result in national recognition As bicycling continues to grow in popularity, leaders in cities across the country, like Champaign, are embracing the environmental, financial and quality of life benefits that come with a population that likes to ride. Today, the League of American Bicyclists announced the latest round of Bicycle…
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The Cities of Champaign and Urbana are accepting nominations for the 11th Annual Champaign Urbana International Humanitarian Awards. Award recipients will be honored Thursday, September 26, 2013, at the I Hotel and Conference Center, 1900 S. First Street, Champaign at 5:45 p.m. The purpose of the International Humanitarian Awards is: to honor individuals whose work has…
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As Economy Shows Signs of Recovery, City Builds Toward a Sustainable Future Media Briefing Planned for 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 6 in the City Council Chambers Champaign City Manager Dorothy Ann David and Finance Director Richard Schnuer will hold a media briefing to present the City’s proposed budget for FY 2013/14 on Tuesday, May…
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The City of Champaign Neighborhood Code Compliance Staff will be increasing enforcement in the campus area during the May move-out period in an attempt to keep trash and debris from spreading throughout the community. Inspectors will be monitoring the campus area for large accumulations of trash and overflowing dumpsters for the next two weeks. Property…
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The Champaign Police Department is inviting the public to its 2nd Annual Open House event, on Saturday, May 18, 2013. The Open House will be held during National Police Week (May 12-18, 2013), an event recognizing the service and sacrifice of U.S. Law Enforcement. WHAT: OPEN HOUSE WHO: This event is open to the public!…
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Each May during National Police Week (May 12-18, 2013), the nation pauses to recognize the service and sacrifice of U.S. law enforcement. Local law enforcement agencies in Champaign County will join the nation in honoring men and women who lost their lives in the line of duty. Champaign Police will pay a special tribute to…
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