2021 Sewer Lining Project
Hoerr Construction, Inc. will begin work on the 2021 Sewer Lining Project starting Wednesday, September 15, 2021. Sewer lining rehabilitates existing sewers to a like-new condition. This work will require temporary, one lane closures. Traffic in the affected areas will be merged into single lanes through short work zones. Minor traffic delays may occur. This […]
Adopt A Drain Friday
There’s no way to avoid it, wind and rain cause leaves, grass clippings, and debris to find their way in the storm grates around town. The City’s Adopt A Drain Program allows the City to partner with volunteer residents to keep these drains clear. This drain named Charlie is available for adoption and is located […]
White Street and Willis Avenue Intersection Closure
As part of the City’s Annual Brick Maintenance Project, Feutz Contractors will be closing the intersection of White Street and Willis Avenue. Repair work will begin on Tuesday, September 7, 2021. The closure is expected to last five days, weather permitting. Please do not park on the street near the construction site or in areas […]
Neil Street Lane Closure (north of Springfield Avenue)
In order to complete an emergency water main repair, Illinois American Water will close two southbound lanes of Neil Street just north of Springfield Avenue. The closure will begin on Sunday, August 29, 2021, and will reopen on Thursday, September 2, 2021. During the closure, southbound traffic will be shifted to the turn lane and […]
Healey Street Road Closure (between Elm Street and Prairie Street)
In order to repair a sanitary sewer service at 406 W Healey Street, Rawdin Concrete will close Healey Street between Elm Street and Prairie Street. The closure will begin on Tuesday, August 31, 2021, and will reopen on Tuesday, September 7, 2021. Access to local properties will be maintained, but no through traffic will be […]
Green Street Lane Closure (between State Street and Randolph Street)
In order to complete an emergency water valve repair near 200 W. Green Street, Illinois American Water will close one westbound lane of Green Street between Randolph Street and State Street. The closure will begin on Thursday, August 26, and will reopen on Monday, August 30, 2021. Westbound traffic will be reduced to one lane […]
South Neil Street (US 45) Temporary Lane Closure (from Hessel Boulevard to Kirby Avenue)
CHAMPAIGN – In order to perform routine storm sewer maintenance activities, Visu-Sewer Construction, Inc. will be closing short sections of the west side of southbound traffic on South Neil Street from Hessel Boulevard to Kirby Avenue. This single-lane closure will be in affect from Wednesday, August 25, to Friday, August 27, 2021. Traffic in this […]
Bradley Avenue Road Closure (between Market Street and Fourth Street)
In order to complete repairs to the railroad crossing on Bradley Avenue, Canadian National Railroad will be closing Bradley Avenue about halfway between Market Street and Fourth Street. The closure will begin first thing in the morning on Monday, August 23, and is anticipated to be reopened to traffic by the end of the day […]
Temporary Parking Lot Closure
Parking Lot to be Temporarily Closed for Lovin’ U Block Party In order to host the City’s Downtown Lovin’ U Tour stop, parts of the parking lot at the intersection of Neil Street and Washington Street will be temporarily closed on Thursday, August 19, 2021, between 7:00 a.m. and midnight. The southern portion of the […]
Community Meetings Held for Public Works Director and Police Chief Recruitments
The City Manager’s Office hosted seven public meetings between August 4-14, 2021, in order to gather public input regarding the recruitment of the City’s next Public Works Director and Chief of Police. Attendees were able to provide their feedback and suggestions directly to City Manager Dorothy David through meaningful, facilitated discussions. Tracy Parsons (Community Relations […]