Bristol Place Residences Clubhouse Named in Honor of John Lee Johnson
The City of Champaign is proud to announce the clubhouse in the new Bristol Place Residences has been named in honor of the late John Lee Johnson. Johnson was a lifelong resident of the Champaign-Urbana community, a staunch community advocate for better neighborhoods, and a member of the Champaign City Council from 1973 – 1981. […]
City of Champaign Announces Changes for May 5, 2020 City of Champaign Township and City Council Meeting
On April 2, 2020, Mayor Deborah Frank Feinen issued COVID-19 Related Emergency Order 20-10 in accordance with Governor Pritzker’s Executive Order suspending certain requirements of the Illinois Open Meetings Act. On April 7, 2020, Council approved CB-2020-033, An Ordinance Approving Emergency Orders and Extending Council Bill 2020-022 Relating to the COVID-19 Emergency (COVID-19 Emergency). The […]
Rain Barrel and Composter Sale
The cities of Champaign and Urbana are sponsoring a rain barrel and composter sale. Residents of Champaign County can now order rain barrels and composters for a cost of $54 each, which includes delivery. Order your rain barrel and/or composter online at https://rainbarrel.ca/urbana/. At this time, the sale is accepting prepaid orders only. Home delivery […]
City of Champaign Extends Due Dates, Waives Late Fees to Provide Relief to Local Businesses
On April 21, 2020, City Manager Dorothy David, pursuant to the authority granted to her through Council Bill 2020-022, extended due dates and waived late fees until June 30, 2020, for the following self-reported taxes and invoices: Food and Beverage Taxes, Hotel/Motel Taxes, Local Motor Fuel Taxes, and Multifamily Recycling invoices. This extension applies to […]
City of Champaign Announces Changes for April 21 City Council Meeting
On April 8, 2020, Mayor Deborah Frank Feinen issued COVID-19 Related Emergency Order 20-12 in accordance with Governor Pritzker’s Executive Order suspending certain requirements of the Illinois Open Meetings Act. The Mayor’s Emergency Order allows members of the City Council to conduct their meetings through an electronic platform. City Council meetings will continue to be […]
City of Champaign Township Announces Cancellation of the Annual Town Meeting
The Annual Town Meeting for the City of Champaign Township scheduled for Tuesday, April 14, 2020 has been cancelled in accordance with the below guidance. On April 7, 2020, Governor Pritzker issued COVID-19 Related Emergency Order 2020-22 pursuant to Sections 7(1), 7(2), 7(8), and 7(12) of the Illinois Emergency Management Agency Act, 20 ILCS 3305; […]
City of Champaign Announces Changes in the Manner of City Council Attendance at Meetings and Method for Public Participation, Board and Commission Meetings
On April 8, 2020, Mayor Deborah Frank Feinen issued COVID-19 Related Emergency Order 20-12 in accordance with Governor Pritzker’s Executive Order suspending certain requirements of the Illinois Open Meetings Act. The Mayor’s Emergency Order allows members of the City Council, as well as Boards and Commissions, to conduct their meetings through an electronic platform. The […]
First COVID-19 Death Reported in City of Champaign
The City of Champaign has learned of the first death to a Champaign resident associated with COVID-19. “Today, our community received the tragic news one of our own has succumbed to the novel coronavirus, and my deepest condolences are extended to the friends, family and loved ones of this individual,” said Champaign Mayor Deborah Frank […]
City of Champaign Police Officer Tests Positive for COVID-19
The City of Champaign has confirmed a Champaign Police Officer has tested positive for COVID-19. The employee is currently recovering at home in isolation and does not require hospitalization. The employee’s identity and specific work responsibilities will not be released, nor will the City comment on their medical condition to protect the individual’s privacy. The […]
City of Champaign Temporarily Suspends Spring Yard Waste Collection
On March 30, 2020, Mayor Deborah Frank Feinen issued COVID-19 Related Emergency Order 20-09 to postpone the start of the April and May spring yard waste collection until further notice. In response to the current public health emergency, the Public Works Department has reduced staff to responding to life safety emergencies only and thus cannot […]