May 2, 2023 Regular Council Meeting and Post-Council Study Session
The City Council agenda for the May 2, 2023 Regular Council Meeting and Post-Council 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 […]
Garden Hills Hedge POP! Park Refresh
The Hedge POP! Park is receiving a refresh ahead of the summer months. Last week, City Staff from the Planning and Development, Neighborhood Services Department and Engineering Division worked with dedicated volunteers from First Followers and about 10 neighborhood kids to spread mulch, place planter boxes, pick up liter and also have some fun! More […]
Neighborhood Services Department Staff Attend Feeding Champaign County Food Summit
On April 18, 2023, Neighborhood Programs staff members Jennifer Carlson, Betsy Barclay and Shelby Mammano recently attended the Feeding Champaign County Food Summit at the Illinois Terminal. Presenters from several different organizations within Champaign County spoke about food access and security. Food banks, meal distribution, soup kitchens, community gardens and learning kitchens are some of […]
University Avenue Lane Closure (between Chestnut Street and First Street)
In order to repair a sanitary sewer service, Lanz Underground will close one eastbound lane of University Avenue between Chestnut Street and First Street. Eastbound traffic will be reduced to one lane in this area. When possible, the lane will be reopened to traffic overnight and throughout the weekend. The closure will begin on Monday, […]
Lane Closures on Randolph Street and University Avenue
In order to clean windows at 100 W. University, Clean-Way Window Cleaning will close lanes from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. as follows: • Wednesday, May 3 – A northbound lane of Randolph Street between Park Street and University Avenue will be closed; northbound traffic will be reduced to one lane. • Thursday, May 4 […]
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 1104 S Prospect $1,200,000 04/24/2023 New Single Family 1912 Glenn Par $546,123 04/24/2023 Alteration Sports Facility 3310 Fields South $1,159,965 04/25/2023 Alteration Office […]
Champaign Fire Department and the Champaign Exchange Club Honor the 2022 Firefighter of the Year Recipient
The Champaign Fire Department and the Champaign Exchange Club will honor the 2022 Firefighter of the Year recipient, Captain JP Childers, on May 1. A ceremony will be held at Sammy’s Pancake House, 1206 N. Mattis Ave., from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. Captain JP Childers was selected as the Firefighter of the Year for his […]
Anthony Drive Road Closure – REVISED
In order to repair a water main under Anthony Drive, Duce Construction and Illinois American Water will close Anthony Drive between Dobbins Drive and Dale Drive. Both eastbound and westbound traffic will be detoured in the area. The closure will begin on Monday, May 1, and will reopen to traffic on Friday, May 12, 2023. […]
State Street Lane Closure (between University Avenue and Clark Street)
In order to install water service at 301 W. University, Anderson Brothers 3 will close one southbound lane of State Street between University Avenue and Clark Street. The closure will begin on Monday, May 1, and will reopen on Friday, May 12, 2023. During the closure, southbound traffic will be reduced to one lane.
Bonnie Blair Drive Road Closure (between Nancy Beth Drive and Duncan Road)
As part of the City’s 2023 Infrastructure Maintenance Project, Feutz Contractors will be closing Bonnie Blair Drive between Nancy Beth Drive and Duncan Road. The work will begin on Thursday, April 27, 2023, and the closure is expected to last four weeks, weather permitting. Please use alternate routes to avoid this work. The contractor will […]