Signal Repairs at Kirby Ave. and Prospect Ave.
Due to a traffic accident in the early morning hours of January 30, 2020 which displaced the signal cabinet, the intersection of Kirby Avenue and Prospect Avenue is without power. Temporary stop signs have been placed, making it a four-way stop. Travelers should seek alternate routes for their morning commutes. Expect delays until the signal […]
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Countywide Celebration a Huge Success
The Countywide Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Committee presented three awards that upheld the ideals of Dr. King at a celebration on January 17 at The Vineyard Church in Urbana. The event began with hors d’oeuvres at 3:00 p.m. and the program started at 4:00 p.m. The keynote speaker was Dr. Sampson Davis, an […]
Award Recipients Announced for the 2020 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Countywide Celebration
Four prestigious community awards will be presented to individuals and organizations that uphold the principles and ideals of Dr. King during the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Countywide Celebration on January 17, 2020. The 2020 award recipients include: • Pastor Rickey E. Parks – Winner of the Doris Hoskins Prestigious Community Service Award • Austin’s […]
Champaign County Community Coalition and City of Champaign Partner with Champaign County Crime Stoppers to Solve and Prevent Local Gun Crimes
The Champaign County Community Coalition and the City of Champaign will contribute up to $30,000 to Champaign County Crime Stoppers to support the nonprofit’s Illegal Gun Bounty Reward Program. Through this program Champaign County Crime Stoppers pays their maximum $1,000 cash reward for anonymous tips that lead to the arrest of an individual using a […]
Refinancing of Bonds Saves City of Champaign More Than Two Million Dollars
CHAMPAIGN – The City of Champaign recently completed the refinancing of its 2010 bonds, which will save the City a total of $2,070,105 in interest over the next ten years. The City’s excellent credit rating helped it achieve a low net interest cost on the new refinancing bonds of 1.9%. The City of Champaign holds […]
Sidewalk Snow Removal Ordinance Activation
Sidewalk Snow Removal Ordinance Activation As of 3:30 p.m., Tuesday, December 17, 2019 the Champaign Public Works Director has declared that the sidewalk snow and ice removal requirement in the Downtown and Campustown areas in effect. The National Weather Service indicates that our area received 3.25” inches of snow between Sunday and Monday. In order […]
Dr. Sampson Davis to Provide Keynote Speech at 2020 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Countywide Celebration
Organizers of the 2020 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Countywide Celebration are honored to announce that Dr. Sampson Davis will be the keynote speaker at next year’s event. The celebration will be held on Friday, January 17, 2020, at The Vineyard Church (1500 N. Lincoln Ave., Urbana). A reception will be held starting at 3:00 […]
Free Parking Available in Downtown Champaign this December (in the Hill Street Parking Deck)
The City of Champaign is offering up to two hours parking in the Hill Street Parking Deck from December 1 through December 31, 2019. Hourly visitors parking longer than two hours will receive a 2-hour discount off their parking fee. Though the City encourages visitors to support Champaign’s local businesses and restaurants, there is no […]
Call for Nominations for the 2020 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Countywide Celebration
The 19th Annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Countywide Celebration will be held on Friday, January 17, 2020, at The Vineyard Church (1500 N. Lincoln Ave., Urbana). A reception will be held starting at 3:00 p.m. and the program will start at 4:00 p.m. This event celebrates the legacy of Dr. King and all […]
City of Champaign Clarifies City Council’s Request to Review Boards and Commissions
At their meeting on October 15, 2019, members of the Champaign City Council submitted a request to the City Manager to schedule a future study session to review all boards and commissions in the City of Champaign and their corresponding ordinances. The City’s boards and commissions perform an important function in providing input to the […]