Free Parking Offered in Downtown Champaign this December (Up to two hours in the Hill Street Parking Deck)
To encourage residents and visitors to frequent Downtown Champaign businesses this holiday season, the City of Champaign is offering up to two hours of free parking in the Hill Street Parking Deck from December 1 through December 31, 2021. Hourly visitors parking longer than two hours will receive a 2-hour discount off their parking fee. […]
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 115 N Neil, Ste 215 $400,000 11/02/21 Alteration Vanilla Box 2021 Overall Construction Value to Date: $ 106,481,184.00
City of Champaign Again Recognized for Inclusive LGBTQ+ Policies and Services
The City of Champaign is honored to once again be recognized by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation for the City’s inclusive LGBTQ+ laws, policies, and services. Today the Foundation released its 10th Annual Municipal Equality Index (MEI), which rated Champaign as the second highest-scoring municipality in the State of Illinois. In the 2021 MEI report, […]
La Sell Drive Road Closure (between Prospect Avenue and Hamilton Drive)
In order to perform storm sewer work in front of 801 La Sell Drive, SNC Construction will be closing La Sell Drive between Prospect Avenue and Hamilton Drive. Work is scheduled to occur on Thursday, November 18, 2021, between the hours of 7 a.m. and 4 p.m. Access to local properties will be maintained. This […]
Fatal Pedestrian Accident – Bradley Avenue and Neil Street
On Nov. 16, 2021, at approximately 11:14 p.m., Champaign Police responded to the area of East Bradley Avenue and North Neil Street for the report of an accident with injuries. Upon arrival, officers discovered a pedestrian in the roadway with life-threatening injuries. The pedestrian, a 29-year-old male, was transported to a local hospital where he […]
Duncan Road and Kirby Avenue Lane Reductions (SW Intersection of Duncan and Kirby; Kirby from Duncan to Carolyn)
In order to perform routine storm maintenance activities, National Power Rodding Corp. will be working at the southwest intersection of Duncan Road and Kirby Avenue, with work proceeding east on Kirby to Carolyn Drive. Traffic will be merged into single lanes at short construction zones. Work is planned daily from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., […]
Shooting Investigation – 400 block of Nathaniel Burch Drive
On Nov. 12, 2021, at approximately 8:57 p.m., Champaign Police responded to the 400 block of Nathaniel Burch Drive for the report of shots fired. Upon arrival, officers located several rounds of spent shell casings and soon learned a 40-year-old female arrived at a local hospital by personal transport with a gunshot wound to the […]
Apartment Fire – 1168 Pomona Dr.
The Champaign Fire Department responded to a fire in an apartment at 1168 Pomona Dr. on November 12, 2021, at 6:30 p.m. Fire crews quickly extinguished the fire in this multi-family home. Firefighters responded to a report of a fire in a kitchen at this two-story apartment building, called in by the occupant. Once on […]
Pomona Drive Lane Closure (between Clayton Boulevard and Bradley Avenue)
In order to repair pavement failures, A&A Concrete will be closing one lane of Pomona Drive between Clayton Boulevard and Bradley Avenue. Repair work will begin on Monday, November 15, 2021. The closure is expected to last seven days, weather permitting.
Bradley Avenue Lane Closure (between Fifth Street and Carver Drive)
In order to repair a leaking water valve, Illinois American Water will close one westbound lane of Bradley Avenue between Fifth Street and Carver Drive. The closure will begin on Monday, November 15, 2021, and will reopen on Monday, November 22, 2021. Westbound traffic will be reduced to one lane in the area.