October 3, 2023 Regular Council Meeting
The City Council agenda for the October 3, 2023 Regular Council Meeting 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. […]
Mattis Avenue Lane Closure (between Henry Street and Stonegate Drive)
In order to complete pavement patching, Ameren Illinois and Shaw Brothers will close one southbound lane of Mattis Avenue between Henry Street and Stonegate Drive. The closure will begin on Monday, October 2, and will reopen on Thursday, October 5, 2023. During the closure, southbound traffic will be reduced to one lane in the area.
Champaign Unit 4 School District Hosts Operation Hope Informational Meetings
Neighborhood Programs staff attended informational sessions this week for Unit 4 School District’s upcoming program year for Operation Hope. A meeting was held at both Centennial and Central High Schools to inform current and newly students enrolled in Operation Hope of expectations for the coming year. Operation Hope is a college and career readiness program […]
Neighborhood Services Department Submits CAPER to HUD
On September 28, 2023, Neighborhood Services staff submitted the FY 2022-23 Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report (CAPER) to the US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The CAPER summarizes the progress the City made in carrying out its strategic plan outlined in its 5-year Consolidated Plan, including accomplishments, Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) resources […]
Apartment Fire – 2614 W Springfield Ave.
The Champaign Fire Department responded to a fire in a multi-family apartment building at 2614 W Springfield Ave., Friday, September 29, at 4:18 a.m. Fire crews worked to extinguish this fire that originated on the third floor. Firefighters responded to multiple reports of a three-story building with fire showing from the roof. En route, this […]
City Staff Prepare Float for Pride Fest Parade!
On September 28, 2023, staff from multiple departments worked together to decorate a City truck for entry in this weekend’s CU Pride Fest parade. The activity fostered cross-departmental teamwork, cooperation, and bonding. Thank you to all those who participated in the Pride Parade float building! The City is a proud advocate for the equality, wellness, […]
Bradley Avenue Lane Closure (between Randolph Street and Neil Street)
In order to facilitate construction at 1103 N. Neil Street (Columbia Center), Mid Illinois Concrete will intermittently close one eastbound lane of Bradley Avenue between Randolph Street and Neil Street. The closures will begin on Monday, October 2, and will end on Monday, November 6, 2023. During each closure, eastbound traffic will be reduced to […]
Fourth Street Lane Narrowed (between John Street and Daniel Street)
In order to perform storm sewer lining, Hoerr Construction will be narrowing Fourth Street between John Street and Daniel Street through a short construction work zone. Westbound Daniel Street will also be restricted from right-hand turns onto northbound Fourth Street. All other traffic routes will remain open. Work is scheduled to begin at 7 a.m. […]
University Avenue Lane Closure – REVISED
In order to facilitate demolition at 306 E. University Avenue, Stark Excavating will close one westbound lane of University Avenue between Third Street and Fourth Street. The closure will begin on Monday, September 25, and will reopen on Thursday, October 5, 2023. During the closure, westbound traffic will be reduced to one lane in the […]
Willard Airport Selected as Primary Airport of the Year by IDOT
The University of Illinois Willard Airport was selected as Primary Airport of the Year by the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) for 2023. Willard Airport received the award from IDOT on September 25, 2023, during the Illinois Public Airport Association Fall Conference. A primary airport is defined as a commercial service airport with more than […]