Mittendorf Neighborhood Association Light Installation
On June 2, 2025, the Mittendorf Neighborhood Association held a small block party to celebrate the installation of solar powered yard lights. The lights were purchased using neighborhood small grant funds. Group leaders spoke with Public Works Engineering staff to discuss placement of the lights in the parkway to help deter vehicle break-ins. Neighborhood volunteers […]
Champaign Farmers Market is on the Move!
On Tuesday, June 10, the Champaign Farmers Market is moving to its former location at the southern end of the parking lot at the corner of Neil and Washington adjacent to the newly completed Downtown Plaza! The Champaign Farmers Market, hosted by The Land Connection, will be held every Tuesday through October 28 from 3 […]
Green Street Lane Closure (between Sixth Street and Wright Street) – UPDATE
In order to complete pavement patching, Illinois American Water and Shaw Brothers will close the westbound lane of Green Street between Sixth Street and Wright Street. The closure will begin on Friday, June 6, and will reopen on Monday, June 9, 2025. During the closure, westbound traffic will be closed from Wright Street to Sixth […]
Green Street Lane Closure (between Elm Street and Prairie Street)
In order to complete a water line repair, Illinois American Water has closed the westbound lane of Green Street between Elm Street and Prairie Street. The closure began on Monday, June 2, and will reopen on Friday, June 13, 2025. During the closure, one westbound and one eastbound lane will be maintained in the area.
Church Street Road Closure (between Randolph Street and Neil Street)
In order to complete a roofing project at 301 N. Neil Street, Central Roofing LLC will close Church Street between Randolph Street and Neil Street. The closure will begin on Monday, June 9, and will end on Thursday, June 12, 2025, weather permitting. The closure will occur between the hours of 7 a.m. and 6 […]
Green Street Lane Closure (between Sixth Street and Wright Street)
In order to complete water line repair, Illinois American Water and Shaw Brothers will close the westbound lane of Green Street between Sixth Street and Wright Street. The closure will begin on Monday, June 2, and will reopen on Monday, June 9, 2025. During the closure, one westbound and one eastbound lane will be maintained […]
First Street Road Closures (between Daniel Street and Armory Avenue)
In order to complete asphalt patching, the Public Works Department will intermittently close First Street between Daniel Street and Armory Avenue. The intermittent closures will begin on Tuesday, June 3 and will reopen on Friday, June 6, 2025, weather permitting. During the closures, both northbound and southbound First Street traffic will be detoured in the […]
June 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 […]
Anthony Drive Road Closure (between Dobbins Drive and Campbell Drive)
IDOT and William Charles Construction will close Anthony Drive between Dobbins Drive and Campbell Drive. Both eastbound and westbound Anthony Drive traffic will be detoured in the area. The closure will occur between the hours of 7 a.m. and 6 p.m., starting on Monday, June 2, ending on Friday, June 6, 2025, weather permitting. During […]
Spring Yard Waste Collection Complete
The 2025 Spring Yard Waste Collection provided every Champaign resident with two collection opportunities, one in April and one in May. During the collection, the Public Works Operations Division collected 84,352 bags of yard waste! Residents who still have yard waste to dispose of may choose to compost their materials, contact a private hauler, or […]