A new, free app offers Champaign Public Library patrons on-the-go access to the library services they use most, plus new features that can speed checkout, save money and bring library eBooks a few clicks closer. The new CPL Mobile app gives patrons an elegantly simple way to use a cell phone or Wi-Fi enabled mobile…
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The City of Champaign is launching a pilot project for the summer months that would allow mobile food trucks in Downtown and Campustown at specified times and locations throughout the months of June, July and August. The goal of the Mobile Food Truck Pilot Project is to provide an opportunity for mobile food truck vending…
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This morning, Champaign County Law Enforcement Officials and Concerned Community Members held a news conference to address three (3) recent deaths related to gun violence involving a youth and two young adults. At the news conference, Law Enforcement Officials and community representatives discussed the recent increase in gun violence compared to the same time last…
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In response to the interest regarding the regulations for locating mobile food trucks on City right-of-way, there has been no change in the current ordinance or its interpretation. However, Staff has begun a thorough review of the existing requirements with the goal of proposing amendments that would clarify where mobile food trucks are allowed and…
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The City of Champaign is now accepting applications for a District 3 Council Member. Applicants must be a current resident of District 3 and have lived in Champaign for one year. Applications can be accessed here or you may request a hard copy by calling (217) 403-8710. Applications must be returned to the Mayor’s Office,…
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STAR Awards Expo Friday, May 18, 2012 5:30 pm – 9:00 pm I Hotel and Conference Center 1900 S. First Street, Champaign On Friday, May 18, 2012, the Neighborhood Services Department and the Neighborhood Services Advisory Board will host the Third Annual Service Together Achieves Results, or STAR Awards Ceremony, to recognize outstanding civic activities…
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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 City of Champaign will honor Catherine Hogue by dedicating a portion of East Park Street, from Second Street to Third Street, as Honorary Catherine Hogue Way. The honorary street signs will be unveiled on Tuesday, May 8, 2012, at 1 p.m. during a ceremony at the northeast corner of Park Street and Second Street…
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District 3 City Councilman Kyle Harrison submitted his letter of resignation to the City Council today. The effective day of the resignation will be June 15, 2012. The reason for the resignation is that the Councilman and his family will be moving to a new home outside of District 3, although they will continue to…
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As Economy Shows Signs of Recovery, City Invests in its Future Champaign City Manager Steve Carter and Finance Director Richard Schnuer will hold a media briefing to present the City’s proposed budget for FY 2012/13 on Tuesday, May 1, at 4:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers (1st Floor of the City Building at 102 North…
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