i3 Broadband Fiber Optic Construction Projects
The City of Champaign shares the following information on behalf of i3 Broadband: i3 Broadband will begin installation of fiber optic utility in an area between Windward and Galen (from west to east) and between Windsor and Lancaster (from north to south). The construction process will continue for 6-8 weeks from first seeing utility flags […]
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 […]
Anthony Drive Road Closure (between Dobbins Drive and Dale Drive)
White Construction will close Anthony Drive between Dobbins Drive and Dale Drive. Both eastbound and westbound Anthony Drive traffic will be detoured in the area. The closure will occur on Wednesday, August 30, through Friday, September 1, 2023, between the hours of 7 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. All lanes will be reopened at the end […]
Building Permit Issued
The Champaign Fire Department’s Building Safety Division recently issued the following building permit for a project with an estimated construction value of $250,000 or more. Address Value of Construction Date Issued Type Use 3608 Freedom Blvd $320,000 08/21/23 New Single Family 2023 Overall Construction Value: $ 115,002,115
Mattis Avenue Lane Closures
In order to complete gas main maintenance, Shaw Brothers and Ameren Illinois will close the following lanes of Mattis Avenue: Friday, August 25, 2023: One southbound lane of Mattis Avenue will be closed between John Street and William Street. Southbound traffic will be reduced to one lane in the area. Monday, August 28 to Friday, […]
Neil Street Lane Closure (between Columbia Avenue and Washington Street)
In order to complete pavement patching, AT&T and Western Utility will close one southbound lane of Neil Street between Columbia Avenue and Washington Street. The closure will begin on Wednesday, August 23, and will reopen on Monday, August 28, 2023, weather permitting. Southbound traffic will be reduced to one lane in the area. Northbound traffic […]
Anthony Drive and Market Street Road Closures
In order to complete a new water main installation, Cross Construction and Illinois American Water will be closing the following: Anthony Drive between Neil Street and Market Street. Through traffic will not be allowed in the area, but access will be maintained for all local properties. One southbound lane of Market Street will be closed […]
Shooting Death Investigation – 800 Block of S. Mattis Avenue
Champaign Police were dispatched at 11:17 p.m. on August 17, 2023, to an apartment in the 800 block of South Mattis Avenue for a report of a shooting with injuries. Upon arrival, officers found three victims with gunshot wounds inside an apartment. The victims included a 21-year-old male from Champaign, a 24-year-old male from Champaign, […]
August 22, 2023 Regular Study Session
The City Council agenda for the August 22, 2023 Regular Study Session is now available through the link below. This meeting will be held in the City Council Chambers of the City Building, 102 N. Neil Street in Champaign, at 7:00 p.m. The meeting is open to the public and participation is welcome and encouraged. […]
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 […]