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 […]
Turnberry Ridge HOA Annual Meeting
On Thursday, August 17, 2023, the Turnberry Ridge HOA held their annual HOA meeting. Per the group’s request, Police were in attendance to share crime data updates and address the neighbors’ safety concerns. The Neighborhood Ambassadors were in attendance to offer an overview of their work in support of neighborhood groups. Registered neighborhood groups are […]
Daniel Street Road Closure (between Fifth Street and Sixth Street)
In order to place a crane and complete an elevator shaft installation at 812 S. Fifth Street (University of Illinois Parking Garage C10), Duce Construction will close Daniel Street between Fifth Street and Sixth Street. The closure will begin on Monday, August 21, and will reopen on Friday, September 1, 2023. During the closure, through […]
White Street Road Closure (between Willis Avenue and Prospect Avenue)
In order to repair sanitary sewer service at 916 W. White Street, Fred’s Plumbing will close White Street between Willis Avenue and Prospect Avenue. The closure will begin on Monday, August 21, and will reopen on Monday, August 28, 2023. During the closure, through traffic will not be allowed, but 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 506 Stoughton $408,000 08/14/23 Alteration Multi-Family 905 W Anthony $3,500,000 08/15/23 Alteration Hotel Remodel 1901 Fox Dr $453,179 08/16/23 Alteration Remodel […]
CU Days 2023!
On August 12, 2023, the Equity and Engagement Department participated in CU Days at Douglas Park by distributing school supplies, City information, and engaging with residents to inform them of upcoming City events. This could not have been accomplished alone; the Champaign Police Department, Champaign Fire Department, Neighborhood Services Department, METCAD, Human Resources, Public Works, […]