Category: Fire Department News

Annual Parade of Lights Illuminates Downtown Champaign

There was a chill in the air but plenty of warm hearts at the annual Parade of Lights in Downtown Champaign on November 25, 2023. Thousands of twinkling lights put smiles on the faces of kids of all ages as shimmering floats wove their along the crowded downtown streets. City of Champaign parade participants included […]


City Celebrates Staff for Service and Values

The annual Employee Awards and Service Recognition Ceremony was held on November 15, 2023. This event celebrates the accomplishments and service of City of Champaign staff honored with either an employee award or for achieving a career milestone. This year’s celebration honored 83 employees who received an individual or team award. These staff members were […]


Building Permits Issued

The Champaign Fire Department’s Building Safety Division recently issued the following building permits for projects with an estimated construction value of $250,000 or more. Address Value of Construction Date Issued Type Use 306 E University $14,410,261 10/26/23 New Storage 23 Ashely Lane $330,000 10/30/23 Alteration Single Family         2023 Overall Construction Value: […]


Communities of Practice Blitz

On September 18, 2023, community leaders from Champaign County came together for the Communities of Practice Blitz which launched the work in Phase 2 of the Champaign County Welcoming Plan . This blitz provided members of the Communities of Practice team to sit down and develop actionable plans toward immigrant inclusion in Champaign County. The […]


Building Permits Issued

The Champaign Fire Department’s Building Safety Division recently issued the following building permits for projects with an estimated construction value of $250,000 or more. Address Value of Construction Date Issued Type Use 4518 Legends $325,000 08/31/23 New Single Family 4516 Legends $325,000 08/31/23 New Single Family 3906 Bay Circle $330,000 08/31/23 New Single Family 3908 […]


Girl Scouts of Central Illinois Honors Firefighter Whitney Anderson as a 2023 Woman of Distinction

In an event held August 24, 2023, at the CityView Events and Meeting Center, Champaign Firefighter Whitney Anderson was named one of Girl Scouts of Central Illinois’ 2023 Women of Distinction. This year marked the debut of Camp Fury, which offers a high-adventure experience in the life of first responders. The camp is for high-school-age […]


City Hosts Enforcement Education and Resource Fair at Providence at Thornberry

On August 17, 2023, staff from the Equity and Engagement, Neighborhood Services, Police, and Fire Departments partnered to host an Enforcement Education and Resource Fair for neighbors of Providence at Thornberry. The resource fair was held as part of a coordinated response to neighborhood concerns and issues reported to the City. Approximately 150 Providence neighbors […]