Category: General Press Releases

May 2025 Notice of Intended Pesticide Use

Effective January 1, 2025 the Illinois Department of Agriculture established Illinois Public Act 103-0976. This act regulates the use of pesticides in municipalities. This Act provides that municipalities and government entities provide at least 24 hours of notice to the public before applying a pesticide on a public right of way within the corporate boundaries of […]


Community Leaders Excited to Welcome 2025 Illinois Race Weekend Participants

Community Leaders Excited to Welcome 2025 Illinois Race Weekend Participants The Cities of Champaign and Urbana, the Village of Savoy, the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, the Champaign-Urbana Mass Transit District, and numerous community partners are eager to welcome thousands of race participants and fans into our community for the upcoming 2025 Christie Clinic Illinois Race […]


City of Champaign Announces Appointment of New Deputy City Manager

Today, City Manager Joan Walls announced that she has appointed Christopher Walton to serve as the City of Champaign’s next Deputy City Manager. Mr. Walton has more than ten years of municipal government experience and will assume this new leadership role on June 2, 2025. Mr. Walton currently serves as the Chief Administrative Officer for […]


April 2025 Public Notice of Pesticide Use

Effective January 1, 2025 the Illinois Department of Agriculture established Illinois Public Act 103-0976. This act regulates the use of pesticides in municipalities. This Act provides that municipalities and government entities provide at least 24 hours of notice to the public before applying a pesticide on a public right of way within the corporate boundaries of […]


20th Annual Boneyard Creek Cleanup Day Announced

2025 Boneyard Creek Community Day will mark our 20th year! Looking for a class volunteer project or a new way to bring the family together? Join us in making a difference at one of Champaign-Urbana’s natural treasures. Help restore the beauty of the Boneyard Creek in Champaign, Urbana, and Campus-town by participating in this organized clean-up. […]


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 this weekend’s snowstorm. In order to make the sidewalks safer for pedestrians, City Ordinance requires sidewalks to be […]


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 this weekend’s snowstorm. In order to make the sidewalks safer for pedestrians, City Ordinance requires sidewalks to be […]


City of Champaign Facilities Closed January 6 Due to Winter Weather

For the safety of public visitors and City of Champaign employees, City facilities and administrative offices will be closed to the public on Monday, January 6, 2025. This includes the Champaign City Building, 205 W Park Avenue, and the Public Works facility. All emergency and storm response services will remain operational. If residents do not […]