Columbia Avenue Road Closure and Prospect Avenue Lane Closure
In order to complete an emergency sewer repair, Columbia Avenue west of Prospect Avenue will be closed to through traffic. Travelers will need to use Willis Avenue for access to properties in the 900 block of West Columbia. A southbound lane of Prospect Avenue will also be closed from Vine Street to south of Columbia […]
Garwood Street Road Closure (between Walnut Street and Champaign Street)
In order to repair sanitary sewer services at 1212 N. Walnut Street, Mattex Services will close Garwood Street between Walnut Street and Champaign Street. The closure will begin on Tuesday, January 24, and the street will be reopened by Friday, January 27, 2023, weather permitting. Through traffic will not be allowed, but access will be […]
Apartment Fire – 908 Crescent Dr.
The Champaign Fire Department responded to a fire inside an apartment at 908 Crescent Dr., January 21, at 6:32 p.m. Fire crews quickly extinguished the fire inside this twelve-unit apartment building. Firefighters responded to a report from an occupant of an apartment fire in this two-story apartment building. Once on the scene, firefighters reported light […]
January 24, 2023 Regular Study Session
The City Council agenda for the January 24, 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. […]
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 1901 N Market, T1 1,450,000 01/17/2023 Alteration Fitness Center 2023 Overall Construction Value: $1,850,772
Bradley Avenue Lane Closure (from State Street to Randolph Street)
In order to perform work for a sewer lining project, Visu-Sewer Construction Inc. will close one eastbound lane of Bradley Avenue between State Street and Randolph Street. The closure will occur between 7 a.m. and 4 p.m. on Friday, January 20, 2023.
MLK Countywide Celebration Event
On January 15, City staff, Council Members, and the HRC Commissioners attended the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Countywide Celebration at Krannert Center for Performing Arts. The youth recipients of MLK Scholarships were announced, and three community members were awarded for their service to the community.
Equity and Engagement Helps Displaced Residents
On January 18, Justice Victim Advocates (Equity and Engagement) staff delivered meals to displaced residents of Champaign Park Apartments. Families that are in need will continue to be given essential necessities like toiletries, hygiene products, covers/blankets, food, and more. Above: A Justice Victim Advocate delivers food to a resident.
Bradley Avenue Lane Closure (from Garden Hills Dr. to Redwood Dr.) – Extended Closure Date
In order to perform work for a sewer lining project, Visu-Sewer Construction Inc. will close one westbound lane of Bradley Avenue between Garden Hills Drive and Redwood Drive. The closure began on Tuesday, January 17, and is now scheduled to reopen by 2 p.m. on Thursday, January 19, 2023. The closure will occur between 7 […]
Traffic Control at the Intersection of Church Street and Randolph Street
In order to perform routine storm sewer maintenance activities, National Power Rodding Corp. will set up in the northwest intersection of Randolph Street and Church Street. Traffic in the west lane of northbound Randolph Street will merge into the east side of the northbound traffic for a short segment, and traffic on the north side […]