City of Champaign Continues to Address Snowfall
City Building, Public Works Facility, and Champaign Public Library Remain Closed to Public on February 4 The City of Champaign Public Works Department continues to work around the clock addressing the snowfall which began early Wednesday morning (2/2/22) and is forecast to continue through this evening. DTN Weather Sentry reported 11.4-inches of snow depth at 11:30 […]
City of Champaign Extends Application Deadline for Police Chief Recruitment
The City of Champaign has extended the application deadline for the position of Police Chief. The City’s executive recruitment firm (Baker Tilly US) continues to identify and actively recruit experienced police department leaders from across the country and invite them to apply. Applications will continue to be accepted until the position is filled, with the […]
City of Champaign Crews Ready to Address Forecasted Snowfall
City Building, Public Works Facility, and Champaign Libraries Closed to Public February 2-3 The City of Champaign Public Works Department is preparing to deploy resources to address the snowfall forecast for Wednesday morning through Thursday. Current forecasts are calling for 10 to 18-inches of total accumulation locally. Public Works Operations Manager Cory Conrad said, “We […]
City of Champaign Announces Public Works Director Finalists
After conducting a nationwide search, Champaign City Manager Dorothy Ann David has selected three finalists to interview for the Public Works Director position – Sinan Alpaslan, Benjamin Jordan, and Thomas Somers. Biographical information and a video statement from each finalist are now available on the City’s website at champaignil.gov/pwdirector. For health and safety reasons related […]
Public Invited to Attend the 2022 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Countywide Celebration
Keynote Speaker and Award Recipients Announced The MLK Countywide Committee and the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Advocacy for Justice Committee are pleased to announce the 21st Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Countywide Celebration will be held on January 16, 2022, at the Krannert Center for Performing Arts (500 S. Goodwin Ave., Urbana). Doors […]
Adopt A Drain Friday
It’s the season of giving! Why not give yourself your very own adopted storm drain. By adopting a drain, you can reduce potential flooding in your neighborhood and keep leaves and debris out of our waterways. There are drains available throughout the City of Champaign. This drain named Merry is located at 906 Westfield Drive […]
Mattis Avenue Lane Closure (between Hedge Road and Williamsburg Drive)
In order to perform storm sewer maintenance activities, National Power Rodding Corp. will close the far west lane of southbound traffic on Mattis Avenue from Hedge Road to Williamsburg Drive and merge it into a single lane through a short work zone. Operations are planned during the hours of 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. from […]
Upcoming Downtown Road Closures for Parade of Lights
Upcoming Downtown Road Closures for Parade of Lights The Champaign Center Partnership will be hosting the 21st Annual Downtown Parade of Lights on Saturday, November 27, 2021. To accommodate the parade route the following streets will be closed to traffic beginning at 4:45 p.m. until approximately 8:00 p.m.: • Neil Street between University Avenue and […]
Call for Nominations for the 2022 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Countywide Celebration
The 21st Annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Countywide Celebration will be held in January 2022. This event celebrates the legacy of Dr. King and all are welcome to attend. The Celebration includes the presentation of awards to individuals or organizations that are having a positive impact in Champaign County. Organizers of the Rev. […]
Adopt A Drain Friday
Today the City is featuring three drains named Larry, Darryl, and Darryl at 701 Bardeen Lane in Ashland Park Subdivision. Larry is the communicator in the group and the Darryls are very quiet. You can adopt these three sibling drains by signing up for the Adopt A Drain program at this link!