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, […]
Innovation and Self-Determination Webinar
On August 16, 2023, the Equity and Engagement Department participated in Innovation and Self Determination: Creative Programs to Spur Black Business Development in Your Community. This webinar hosted by Matthew Simpson of the Illinois Office of Minority Economic Empowerment, was an opportunity for community leaders to share creative initiatives that have worked and been implemented […]
2023 Concrete Street Improvements Project
As part of the City’s 2023 Concrete Street Improvements Project, the pavement on Mullikin Drive from Windsor Road to Copper Ridge Road will be reconstructed. A and R Services is the contractor for the City of Champaign. Beginning Friday, August 18, 2023, the northbound lane of Mullikin Drive will be closed from Villa Drive to […]
Mattis Avenue Lane Closure
In order to perform storm sewer repairs, SNC Construction will be closing the right lane of northbound Mattis Avenue at Hedge Road. Northbound Mattis Avenue traffic will be merged into a single lane through a short work zone. Hedge Road traffic will be unaffected by this project. Work is scheduled to begin at 7 a.m. […]
Champaign Police Help Prepare Students for School
As we prepare for the school year, the Champaign Police Department has joined several area school supply events to ensure that Champaign students have everything they need to get underway. From July 11 to August 7, 2023, CPD hosted a collection box for the Y on the Fly Backpack Collection Drive. During this four-week drive, […]
August 15, 2023 Regular Council Meeting
The City Council agenda for the August 15, 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. […]
Anthony Drive Road Closure (between Dobbins Drive and Dale Drive)
White Construction will close Anthony Drive between Dobbins Drive and Dale Drive. Eastbound and westbound Anthony Drive traffic will be detoured in the area. The closure will occur on Tuesday, August 15, 2023, between the hours of 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. Access will be maintained to all local properties.
Stoughton Street Road Closure (between Third Street and Fourth Street)
In order to place crane for work at 331 Stoughton Street, Custom Service Crane will close Stoughton Street between Third Street and Fourth Street. The closure will occur on Monday, August 14, 2023, between the hours of 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. Access will be maintained to all local properties.
Neighborhood Services Completes CommUnity Matters Site Visits
Neighborhood Programs staff members Jennifer Carlson, Betsy Barclay, and Shelby Mammano recently wrapped up site visits with the City’s CommUnity Matters partners: DreAAm, Champaign Park District, and Don Moyer Boys and Girls Club. The site visit for Champaign Unit 4 School District will take place during the school year. Boys and Girls Club youth were […]