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 309 E White $250,000 09/30/21 Alteration Multi-Family 2021 Overall Construction Value to Date: $ 93,198,062.00
Homicide Investigation – 500 Block of West White Street
On October 7, 2021, at approximately 3:12 a.m., Champaign Police responded to the 500 block of West White Street for the report of shots fired. Upon arrival, officers located a 42-year-old male in an alley way suffering from multiple life-threatening gunshot wounds to his torso and arm. Responding officers rendered medical aid until the victim […]
2021 Sewer Lining Project – Temporary Lane Closures
Hoerr Construction, Inc. has begun work on the 2021 Sewer Lining Project. Sewer lining rehabilitates existing sewers to a like-new condition. This work will require temporary, one lane closures. Traffic in the affected areas will be merged into single lanes through short work zones. Minor traffic delays may occur. This work is weather dependent and […]
2021 Sewer Lining Project
Hoerr Construction, Inc. has begun work on the 2021 Sewer Lining Project. Sewer lining rehabilitates existing sewers to a like-new condition. This work will require temporary, one lane closures. Traffic in the affected areas will be merged into single lanes through short work zones. Minor traffic delays may occur. This work is weather dependent and […]
Champaign, Urbana, and Champaign County Announce 2021 Trick-or-Treat Hours
The Cities of Champaign and Urbana and Champaign County have set Trick-or-Treat hours for Halloween, including tips to make the holiday safer for everyone. Trick-or-treating in Champaign and Urbana will be held on Sunday, October 31, 2021, from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm. Once again this year, area residents are encouraged to take appropriate health […]
Champaign Coalition Sponsors Domestic Violence Summit
Courage Connection hosted “The Courage to be Part of the Change Summit: Reducing Domestic Violence in CU” on Thursday, September 30, 2021 at the CityView Events & Meeting Center (45 E. University Ave., Champaign). The event was sponsored by the Champaign County Community Coalition, and brought together local service providers, first responders, and community stakeholders […]
October 5, 2021 Regular Council Meeting & Post-Council Study Session
The City Council agenda for the October 5, 2021 Regular Council Meeting & 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 […]
Adopt A Drain Friday
Adopt A Drain Friday October 1, 2021 Storm sewers in Champaign lead to rivers and streams like the Boneyard Creek, Embarras River, Saline Branch, Copper Slough, Phinney Branch and Kaskaskia River. These waterways are home to fish, frogs, turtles and birds, so it is important to keep the drains free of debris. You can help […]
Homicide Investigation – 1500 Block of West Kirby Avenue
On September 30, 2021, at approximately 5:34 p.m., Champaign Police responded to the 1500 block of West Kirby Avenue for the report of a shooting with injuries. Upon arrival, officers located a 17-year-old male in the roadway suffering from a life-threatening gunshot wound to his torso. Responding officers rendered medical aid until the victim was […]
Bradley Avenue Lane Closure (between Fifth Street and Carver Drive)
In order to complete gas main installation, Ameren Illinois will close one eastbound lane of Bradley Avenue between Fifth Street and Carver Drive. The closure will begin on Monday, October 4, 2021, and will reopen on Friday, October 15, 2021. Eastbound traffic will be reduced to one lane in the area.