Garden Hills SLEEP: New Program Seeks to Increase Safety in Champaign’s Garden Hills Community—While Also Making Its Homes More Energy Efficient
The Safety, Lighting, Energy Efficiency Program—coming in spring 2019—is a partnership between the RPC, Ameren Illinois, and the City of Champaign A safety and energy efficiency program designed to benefit homeowners and single-family renters is coming to Champaign’s Garden Hills community this spring. The Safety, Lighting, Energy Efficiency Program—or SLEEP—is a partnership between the Champaign […]
Next Champaign Community Coalition Meeting to Focus on Race Relations
The Champaign Community Coalition encourages the public to attend their next monthly meeting and to engage in a meaningful conversation about race and race relations. The meeting will feature speaker Kelly Wickham Hurst, who is a National Organizer and Trainer for Crossroads Antiracism Organizing and Training, where she facilitates conversations and learning about anti-racism, critical […]
Sixth Street Road Closures (Between Green Street and John Street)
In order to complete a series of foundation concrete pours, Core Spaces and J H Findorff will be closing Sixth Street between Green Street and John Street. These closures will occur intermittently during the months of April and May as construction progresses. The City will provide notification for each scheduled closure. The following closures have […]
City of Champaign Named a Tree City USA for 34th Consecutive Year
City of Champaign Named a Tree City USA for 34th Consecutive Year The City of Champaign is proud to announce it has been named a 2018 Tree City USA by the Arbor Day Foundation in honor of our commitment to effective management of our urban forest. The City received Tree City USA recognition by meeting […]
Green Street Lane Closure (Victor to Fair)
Green Street Lane Closure (between Victor St. and Fair St.) In order to perform contracted tree work, the Public Works Department will close the eastbound lane of traffic on W. Green Street, between S. Victor St. and S. Fair St. This closure will occur on Friday, March 22 between the hours of 12:00 p.m. and […]
John Street Lane Closure (Russell to James)
John Street Lane Closure (between Russell St. and James St.) In order to perform contracted tree work, the Public Works Department will close the eastbound lane of traffic on John Street between S. Russell St. and S. James St. This closure will occur on Friday, March 22 between the hours of 9:30 a.m. and 12:30 […]
South Prospect Ave. Reconstruction
South Prospect Avenue Reconstruction (Windsor Road to Curtis Road) On Monday, March 25, construction will begin on South Prospect Avenue from Windsor Road to Curtis Road. Planned improvements include upgrading the corridor to arterial street standards with three lanes of pavement, curb and gutter, storm sewers, street lighting, on-street bike lanes, and improvements to the adjacent sidewalk and […]
Small Business Incentive Program Nominated for Award
The City of Champaign’s Small Business Incentive Program was nominated for the Economic Development Impact Award as part of the 14th Annual Innovation Celebration Awards. The Innovation Celebration is organized by the Champaign County Economic Development Corporation and recognizes individuals and organizations that have made significant contributions, taken risks and provided leadership to ensure the […]
West Washington Street Drainage Improvements – Phase III – Daily Lane Closures
(Daily Lane Closures – University Avenue at James Street / Church Street at James Street) Stark Excavating will be performing daily lane closures as part of the West Washington Street Drainage Improvements – Phase III project. One lane on University Avenue at James Street and one lane on Church Street at James Street will be […]
City of Champaign Earns Keep America Beautiful President’s Circle Award Recognition
Keep Champaign Beautiful Program Recognized for Standard of Excellence The City of Champaign has been recognized with the 2018 President’s Circle Award by Keep America Beautiful, the nation’s prestigious community improvement organization. The City received this honor at Keep America Beautiful’s National Conference February 6 – 8, 2019. The President’s Circle Award recognizes Keep Champaign […]