City of Champaign Provides Guidance for Peaceful Gatherings, Graffiti Use
The City of Champaign is reminding the community to proceed safely and respectfully while exercising your rights to peacefully assemble and protest. The City supports civic engagement, and as we continue to have more important and necessary discussions around social injustice, the City is providing the following guidance in response to citizen inquiries pertaining to […]
Construction starts on new Mattis Avenue IDOT bridges
The City of Champaign is sharing this important information on behalf of IDOT Construction starts on new Mattis Avenue bridges Lane closures scheduled as part of advance work for I-57/74 interchange CHAMPAIGN – The Illinois Department of Transportation announced today that a second major step toward rebuilding the Interstate 57/74 interchange is beginning with the […]
City of Champaign Issues Emergency Order 20-23
Today Mayor Deborah Frank Feinen issued Emergency Order 20-23 which waives the City’s license fees and bond requirements for itinerant merchant group sales events. The purpose of the Emergency Order is to make it more affordable for small, local businesses without a physical store to participate in group sales events (like parking lot sales and […]
Finance Department Licensing Updates
Finance Department Licensing Updates The Champaign Finance Department continues to process many City licenses even while the City Building remains closed to the public. Finance staff is proactive in providing enhanced communication with licensees via email, US postal service, and telephone. The City’s Business Portal website is also a valuable resource for City license information […]
Mayor Feinen Invited to Participate in Bloomberg Harvard City Leadership Initiative
The City of Champaign is proud to announce that Champaign Mayor Deborah Frank Feinen will participate in the Bloomberg Harvard City Leadership Initiative, a world-class executive training program designed to strengthen the leadership skills of mayors from across the country. Mayor Feinen is one of only 40 mayors selected to participate in the program which […]
City of Champaign Issues Emergency Order 20-22
Today Mayor Deborah Frank Feinen issued Emergency Order 20-22 which waives the City’s fee for a sidewalk retail sales area permit. The intent of the Emergency Order is to allow Champaign’s retail stores to more easily offer outdoor sales in accordance with Phase 4 guidelines of the State’s Restore Illinois plan. The fee waiver is […]
City of Champaign Issues Emergency Order 20-21
Promotes Public Health and Safety in Bars and Restaurants in Accordance with Restore Illinois Phase 4 Guidelines Today Mayor Deborah Frank Feinen issued Emergency Order 20-21 which allows for local enforcement of Phase 4 operating guidelines for bars and restaurants, including occupancy limits and social distancing requirements. The Emergency Order requires establishments licensed for the […]
Sixth Street and John Street Intersection Closure
In order to complete a sanitary sewer main install, Duce Construction and JH Findorff will close the intersection of Sixth Street and John Street. The closure will begin on Monday, July 6, and will reopen on Friday, July 24, 2020. The following closures and traffic adjustments will also occur in order to maintain local access: […]
ARREST MADE: Shooting Investigation – 2100 Block of West White Street
On June 25, 2020, at approximately 12:58 p.m., Champaign Police arrested Carlos Jones, 18, of Champaign, without incident at the intersection of White Street and Country Fair Drive for his alleged involvement in the shooting of two 16-year-old males on June 23. A firearm was recovered during his arrest. Jones was transported to the Champaign […]
City of Champaign Firefighter Tests Positive for COVID-19
The City of Champaign has confirmed a Champaign Firefighter has tested positive for COVID-19. The employee is currently recovering at home in isolation. To protect the individual’s privacy, the employee’s identity will not be released, nor will the City comment on their medical condition. The City has consulted with the Champaign-Urbana Public Health District (C-UPHD) […]