Yard Waste Collection Delayed Due to Snow & Ice Activities
The last two weeks of yard waste collection, scheduled to begin on Monday, December 1 will be delayed until Public Works has completed addressing snow and ice activities. Our area received approximately 8″ of snow on Saturday. While City crews have addressed most primary routes, there is still additional work to do. Additionally, current forecasts […]
Sidewalk Snow Removal Ordinance Activation
Sidewalk Snow Removal Ordinance Activation The Public Works Director has declared that the sidewalk snow and ice removal requirement in the Downtown, Midtown, and Campustown areas is in effect. Records indicate that Champaign has received at least two (2) inches of snow during today’s snowfall. To make the sidewalks safer for pedestrians, City Ordinance requires […]
Parade of Lights Downtown Road Closures
The Champaign City Partnership will be hosting the Annual Parade of Lights on Saturday, November 29, 2025, at 5 p.m. (new start time). To accommodate the parade route, the following streets will be closed to traffic beginning at 4 p.m. until after the parade is complete: • Neil Street between University Avenue and Columbia Street […]
December Parking Promotion in Downtown Champaign
To encourage residents and visitors to frequent Downtown Champaign businesses this Holiday season, the City of Champaign is offering up to two hours of free parking in the Hill Street Parking Deck from Monday, December 1, through Wednesday, December 31, 2025. Hourly visitors who park longer than two hours will receive a two-hour discount off […]
Call for Nominations for the 2026 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Countywide Celebration
The 25th Annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Countywide Celebration will be held on January 18, 2026. This meaningful event celebrates the legacy of Dr. King and the ongoing efforts of individuals and organizations in Champaign County who are embodying his vision of justice, equality, and service. The event is open to the public, […]
City of Champaign Earns Perfect Score on Municipal Equality Index
(Updated November 19, 2025 to correct post title) The City of Champaign has once again achieved the highest possible score on the Human Rights Campaign’s 2025 Municipal Equality Index, reflecting the City’s long-standing commitment to fostering an inclusive and welcoming community. This recognition marks the fourteenth consecutive year that the Human Rights Campaign Foundation has […]
Sidewalk Snow Removal Ordinance Activation 11/10/25
November 10, 2025 Sidewalk Snow Removal Ordinance Activation The Public Works Director has declared that the sidewalk snow and ice removal requirement in the Downtown, Midtown, and Campustown areas is in effect. Records indicate that Champaign received at least two (2) inches of snow during the overnight snow fall. In order to make the sidewalks […]
Tyler Funk Appointed Champaign’s Next Fire Chief
City Manager Joan Walls announced today that she has appointed Tyler Funk to serve as the City of Champaign’s next Fire Chief effective November 19, 2025. Funk has served as the City’s Interim Fire Chief since July 2025. Prior to that, Funk served the Champaign Fire Department for 26 years, rising to the rank of […]
Prospect Avenue Lane Closure – Extended (Union St. to Healey St.)
In order to relocate a gas main, Ameren Illinois has closed one northbound lane of Prospect Avenue between Union Street and Healey Street. The closure began on Monday, October 13, and will reopen on Monday, November 3, 2025. During the closure, northbound traffic will be reduced to one lane in the area.
Paula Drive Full Closure through Mattis Avenue to Cynthia Drive
Starting Thursday, October 16, 2025, Paula Drive will be closed to vehicular traffic at the intersection of Paula Drive and Mattis Avenue through to Cynthia Drive. Initially, residents should have access to their driveways when construction equipment is not being used in the roadway. However, once the storm sewer construction begins that crosses Paula near […]