Fifth Street and Wright Street Road Closures (between Park Street and University Avenue)
In order to complete billboard work at 508 and 608 E. University Avenue, Adams Outdoor will close the following: Closing Fifth Street between Park Street and University Avenue. Through traffic will not be allowed; however, access will be maintained to all local properties. Closing the southbound lane of Wright Street between Park Street and University […]
April 28, 2026 Regular Study Session Cancelled
The City Council Regular Study Session scheduled for Tuesday, April 28, 2026, has been cancelled. Click here to download the April 28, 2026 Cancellation Notice
City Staff Attend Neighborhood Meetings
On Monday, April 20, NSD and Planning and Development staff attended the United Garden Hills Neighborhood Association’s monthly meeting. Staff from Public Works provided an update on the drainage improvement efforts in the Garden Hills neighborhood, and Planning and Development staff invited neighbors to attend the ribbon-cutting ceremonies scheduled for July. The Ashland Park HOA […]
Neighborhood Services Department Hosts IHDA Housing Stock Survey Training
The Neighborhood Services Department hosted a training for residents interested in volunteering for a sidewalk survey of housing conditions in select Champaign neighborhoods. This work is in partnership with the Illinois Housing Development Authority (IHDA). Kristopher Walton, a Community Revitalization Planner at IHDA, guided volunteers through the process of assessing housing conditions, such as roof, […]
Sound Bites Returns to Downtown Champaign
The City of Champaign is turning up the volume on one of its most popular summer traditions. Sound Bites, the City’s free weekly concert series, has returned to the Downtown Plaza for another exciting season! Live music will once again fill the Plaza every Thursday from 12–1:15 p.m., offering the perfect midday break. New this […]
Paula Drive Road Closure – Extended
In order to complete water main installation, A&R Services and Illinois American Water closed Paula Drive between Powers Lane and McKinley Avenue. The closure began on Monday, April 13, and will now reopen on Friday, May 1, 2026, weather permitting. During the closure, through traffic will not be allowed; however, access will be maintained to […]
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 500 N Walnut, Suite 112 $822,228 4/16/26 Commercial Bakery Build Out 1102 Wilshire Ct $1,489,377 4/21/26 Residential Room Addition […]
2026 Boneyard Community Day Cleanup a Success!
On April 18, 2026, community partners – including the City of Champaign, Champaign Park District, City of Urbana, Urbana Park District, U of I, and Village of Savoy – hosted a successful cleanup event. A total of 338 volunteers removed litter across 1,000 acres, collecting 65 cubic yards of trash and cleaning 2.5 miles of […]
Invitation to Bid – Downtown Plaza Phase 2 Project
The City of Champaign is accepting bids for the Downtown Plaza Phase 2 Project. View the bid advertisement.
Ashland Park HOA Holds Boneyard Community Day Cleanup
On April 18, 2026, the Ashland Park HOA held a Boneyard Community Day cleanup. The group has registered their subdivision as a Boneyard Creek cleanup site for the past several years. This year, 28 neighborhood volunteers collected 28 bags of litter from their common areas and ponds. The group has additional cleanup events scheduled on […]