Category: General Press Releases

City of Champaign Breaks Ground on $35 Million Garden Hills Infrastructure Improvement Project

Transformative Project to Manage Stormwater and Provide New Neighborhood Park On October 10, 2023, the City of Champaign held a groundbreaking celebration to kick off construction of Phase Two of the Garden Hills Drainage Improvements Project. The ceremony was held at Hedge POP! Park and was preceded by remarks from elected officials, City officials, and […]


Champaign, Urbana, and Champaign County Announce 2023 Trick-or-Treating Hours

Halloween trick-or-treating hours in the City of Champaign, City of Urbana, and Champaign County will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 31, 2023. The Champaign County Board has approved specific rules/guidelines/hours, which both Champaign and Urbana have historically agreed to. Those guidelines state that Halloween trick-or-treating will be held on October 31, regardless […]


2023 Fall Yard Waste Collection

City of Champaign Announces Fall Yard Waste Collection Dates The City of Champaign’s Fall Yard Waste Collection program will run from October 9 through December 8, 2023.  Every Champaign residence will have four collection dates this fall, with Blue Zone pickups starting October 9 and Orange Zone pickups beginning October 16.  This free collection is […]


Champaign County Community Coalition August Meeting

On August 9,2023 ,the Champaign County Community Coalition held it’s monthly meeting at the Holiday Inn. The Coalition partnered with United Way for a Walk as One Even called  ‘Read. Talk. Play’. This event brings volunteers together to handout kindergarten readiness supplies to families in the Champaign County Community.  Donna Tanner-Harold gave some more insight […]


City of Champaign Announces Response for Pickup of Storm Damaged Trees and Brush

City of Champaign Announces Response for Pickup of Storm Damaged Trees and Brush The City of Champaign Public Works Department would like to update residents on the storm cleanup activities taking place throughout the city. Storms on Thursday, June 29, 2023, left behind many damaged trees, bushes, and other debris. City crews continue to prioritize work […]


STORM DAMAGE RESIDENTIAL TREE LIMB AND BRUSH COLLECTION

STORM DAMAGE RESIDENTIAL TREE LIMB AND BRUSH COLLECTION There was widespread tree devastation in Champaign due to a major storm on Thursday, June 29, 2023. The City of Champaign will offer short-term, storm damaged tree limb and brush pickup from private properties to assist residents in recovery efforts. Pickup dates will be announced early next […]


i3 Broadband Fiberoptic Construction Project – Crescent/Mattis/John/Sangamon

The City of Champaign shares the following information on behalf of i3 Broadband: i3 Broadband will begin installation of fiberoptic utility in an area between Crescent and Mattis (from west to east) and between John and Sangamon (from north to south). The construction process will continue for 6-8 weeks from first seeing utility flags to […]


Champaign Park District Partners with City of Champaign on Douglass Park Ballfield Improvements

Joint news release from the City of Champaign and the Champaign Park District On Tuesday, June 20, 2023, the Champaign City Council will consider a proposed $400,000 grant agreement to assist in funding improvements to the Douglass Park ballfields, including the addition of a concession stand and restrooms. The agreement was approved by the Champaign […]


Champaign County Community Coalition June Meeting

On June 14, 2023, the Champaign County Community Coalition gathered for their monthly meeting at the Holiday Inn. This meeting is a chance for local organizations to connect with one another to share information, resources, and plans for upcoming events. The June meeting featured updates from local police chiefs concerning the recent spikes in gun […]