Downtown Temporary Road Closure (State Street and Church Street)
In order to conduct the Police Memorial Ceremony on Friday, October 15, 2021, a portion of two streets near West Side Park will be temporarily closed: • State Street between Hill Street and University Avenue • Church Street between Randolph Street and Prairie Street The closure will begin at 7:30 a.m. and will reopen at […]
City Staff Presents to Local High School Students
On October 13, 2021, Community Relations Specialist Mary Catherine Roberson met virtually with Central and Centennial High School juniors and seniors and shared information about the work of the Champaign County Community Coalition. The students are members of an Intro to Teaching class who are working to understand the challenges, programs, and resources in the […]
Second Arrest Made in Centennial High School Gunfire Investigation
On Sept. 15, 2021, at approximately 1:38 p.m., Champaign Police responded to the area of Jefferson Middle School and Centennial High School for the report of shots fired. Both schools were placed on lockdown at police request. Upon arrival, officers located a shooting scene in a field north of Centennial High School. Thirteen (13) shell […]
Champaign Police Invite the Public to Police Memorial Ceremony
On Friday, October 15 at 9 a.m., the Champaign Police Memorial Ceremony will be held at West Side Park (400 W University Ave, Champaign) to honor law enforcement officers from around the world who have died in the line of duty. We will pay a special tribute to Champaign Police Officers Thomas Dodsworth (end of […]
Neil Street Lane Closure (between White Street and Springfield Avenue)
In order to perform storm sewer repairs, SNC Construction will be closing the right turn lane of southbound Neil Street between White Street and Springfield Avenue. All travel at intersections will remain unaffected by this work. Work is scheduled to begin at 7 a.m. on Tuesday, October 12, and is planned to be completed and […]
Applications Now Being Accepted for Champaign Public Works Director Position
The City of Champaign is pleased to announce that the recruitment for a new Public Works Director has moved into the application phase and potential candidates can learn more about this exciting public service career opportunity by visiting champaignil.gov/pwdirector. For full consideration, applications must be received by November 5, 2021. City Manager Dorothy Ann David […]
Mayor Presents Proclamation For National Midwifery Week – October 4-10
On October 7, Mayor Feinen presented a proclamation honoring Carle midwives as part of National Midwifery Week, October 4-10. In part, the proclamation explains: Midwives have been a vital and growing part of the advancement of sexual and reproductive health services in the Champaign-Urbana community for more than 30 years, and are responsible for seeing […]
City Planners Represent the City of Champaign at the Illinois Chapter of the American Planning Association Annual Conference
Staff from the Planning and Development Department participated in the annual conference of the Illinois Chapter of the American Planning Association October 6-8 in Normal. The conference is an opportunity to share practices with other communities and to showcase work being done in Champaign. Zoning Administrator Ben LeRoy organized and presented a panel discussion entitled […]
Neil Street Lane Closure (at Kirby Avenue)
In order to perform storm sewer repairs, SNC Construction will be closing the right turn lane of southbound Neil Street at Kirby Avenue. All travel at intersections will remain unaffected by this work. Work is scheduled to begin at 7 a.m. on Monday, October 11 and is planned to be completed and reopened to traffic […]
Public Works Crews Prepared for Winter
Public Works Crews Prepared for Winter This week the Public Works Department conducted its annual Snow & Ice Training for staff who are part of the snow and ice crews. Training covered policies, status of materials, and safety practices for cold weather, avoiding fatigue, and maintaining equipment. Crews then had hands-on training with using the […]