City of Champaign Issues Emergency Order 20-19
Yesterday Mayor Deborah Frank Feinen issued Emergency Order 20-19 which allows for the carryout and delivery of pre-mixed alcoholic beverages during the COVID-19 emergency. This change is in accordance with recent amendments to the Illinois Liquor Code. State law now permits the transportation of pre-mixed alcoholic beverages provided they are contained in a glass, metal, […]
Statement from Mayor Feinen Regarding Civil Unrest and Curfew Order
Earlier today, peaceful community protests regarding the tragic death of George Floyd in Minneapolis last week took a violent turn when groups of individuals began to destroy property and loot from stores at Market Place Mall and other businesses in Champaign. The concerns and anger that protestors are expressing are raw and real in response to the senseless deaths and mistreatment of African Americans across the country, but this type of unlawful behavior […]
City of Champaign Issues Emergency Order 20-18 to Facilitate Outdoor Dining in Support of Local Bars and Restaurants
Today Mayor Deborah Frank Feinen issued Emergency Order 20-18, which implements a three-pronged plan to support local bars and restaurants planning to provide outdoor dining options to customers as Champaign moves into phase three of the state’s Restore Illinois reopening plan later this week. First, the Emergency Order allows for the temporary expansion of the […]
Champaign Developing Outdoor Dining Options in Support of Local Restaurants
On May 20, 2020, Governor Pritzker announced that bars and restaurants will be able to open for outdoor seating during phase three of the state’s reopening plan, which is expected to start in Champaign on May 29. In response, the City of Champaign is actively developing a three-pronged plan to support the many local establishments […]
NSD Hosts Virtual Leader Meeting
The Neighborhood Services Department hosted its first virtual Neighborhood Leaders Forum via zoom on May 13th. The meeting provided an opportunity to virtually connect with leaders from 23 registered groups representing neighborhoods throughout the City for Champaign. Champaign Police provided an update regarding policing priorities and operational changes in response to COVID-19. Neighborhood Coordination shared […]
Champaign Police Apply for Coronavirus Emergency Supplemental Funding
Champaign Police have submitted a request for the Coronavirus Emergency Supplemental Funding Program Grant in the amount of approximately $150,000 to help ensure and maintain necessary public safety services. If approved, it will help cover the proactive COVID-19 related expenditures taken by the Department to date. With the health and safety of its sworn officers […]
Cities of Champaign and Urbana Extend Suspension of Special Event Permits
Today Champaign Mayor Deborah Frank Feinen and Urbana Mayor Diane Wolfe Marlin each signed Emergency Orders which continue to suspend the issuance of special event permits in each city through September 7, 2020. Special event permits are generally required for parades, residential block events, and other types of activities that involve large gatherings of people […]
City of Champaign Announces Virtual Bidding Process
In order to ensure bid openings for competitive bids remain open to the public in accordance with State law and City Code while abiding by COVID-19 guidelines, City bid openings will now be conducted in an electronic meeting format, similar to how Champaign City Council meetings are currently held. Prior to the closure of the […]
2020 Annual Paving Project (Windsor Road from Mattis Avenue to Prospect Avenue)
Due to poor street conditions, Windsor Road from Mattis Avenue to Prospect Avenue and the Windsor Road – Prospect Avenue intersection have been selected for paving and rehabilitation work this year. The construction will primarily consist of grinding off the old surface and paving it with a layer of new asphalt. Limited areas of deteriorated […]
City of Champaign Issues Emergency Order 20-11 Amendment No. 1
On May 8, 2020, Mayor Deborah Frank Feinen issued Amendment No.1 to COVID-19 related Emergency Order 20-11, which previously cancelled all board and commission meetings for any board or commission to which the Mayor appoints all the members. Amendment No. 1 allows the City of Champaign Board of Library Trustees to meet at its regular […]