Mattis Avenue Road Closure (between Kenny Avenue and Curtis Road)
In order to complete a pavement repair, the Public Works Department will be closing Mattis Avenue between Kenny Avenue and Curtis Road. The closure will take place on Tuesday, September 28, 2021, between the hours of 5 a.m. and 6 a.m. No through traffic will be allowed on this portion of Mattis Avenue during the […]
State Street Lane Closure (between Park Avenue and University Avenue)
In order to perform storm sewer repairs, SNC Construction will be closing one southbound lane of State Street between Park Avenue and University Avenue. The lane closure will begin on Monday, September 27, 2021, and is scheduled to be reopened by Friday, October 1, 2021. Southbound traffic will be merged into a single lane through […]
Statement by Champaign Police
The safety of our students and community is the City’s top priority, and Champaign Police are continuing to actively investigate recent events that have involved Centennial High School, including a threatening social media post that began circulating Wednesday, September 22. Police are also aware of other rumors that are suggesting additional school threats have been […]
Apartment Fire – 800 W Church St.
The Champaign Fire Department responded to a fire in an apartment at 800 W Church St., Friday, September 24, at 1:10 a.m. Fire crews quickly extinguished the fire in this multi-family home. Firefighters responded to a report of a fire at this two-story apartment building. Once on the scene, fire crews reported a fire in […]
September 28 & 29, 2021 Special Study Session
The City Council Agenda for the September 28 & 29, 2021 Special Study Session is now available online. This meeting will be held at the CityView Events & Meeting Center, Illinois Terminal 4th Floor, 45 East University Ave, Champaign, at 6:00pm. The meeting is open to the public. Click here to download the September 28 […]
Press Release: Prospect Avenue Lane Closure (between Breen Drive and Devonshire Drive)
In order to perform routine storm sewer maintenance activities, Visu-Sewer of Missouri, LLC will be closing short sections of southbound traffic on Prospect Avenue from Breen Drive to Devonshire Drive. Traffic in this area will be merged into the west southbound lane for short lengths. Work is planned to begin at 7 a.m. and end […]
New Episode of Champaign City Profiles Features Kris Koester
In the latest Champaign City Profiles podcast we talk with Kris Koester (Administrative Services Manager/Public Information Officer) about managing the parking, recycling and administrative support staff at Public Works. Kris then discusses his role as Public Works’ public information officer, then finishes with an explanation of his role as the LGBTQ+ liaison to the City […]
8th Annual Immigrant Welcome Awards
The 8th Annual Immigrant Welcome Awards ceremony was held virtually on September 18, 2021. The event was held as part of Welcoming Week 2021. The City’s Office of Equity, Community and Human Rights was a partner in the awards celebration. The City congratulates all these winners of a 2021 Welcome Award: Business Leadership Award – […]
CGTV Staff Presents at NATOA Conference
Multimedia Producer Brian Paris was an expert panelist during a session on September 22, 2021, at the annual NATOA conference (National Association of Telecommunications Officers and Advisors), which was held virtually this year. The seminar was titled “Ask an Expert: Tearing Down Barriers to OTT.” OTT stands for “over-the-top” and refers to streaming video content […]
Community Remembers 9/11 at Memorial Ceremony
Community Remembers 9/11 at Memorial Ceremony The community continues to honor the commitment to never forget those lost on September 11th over 20 years ago. The Champaign Fire and Police Departments held their annual 9/11 Memorial Ceremony Saturday, September 11th at West Side Park. Those in attendance heard comments from Mayor Deborah Frank Feinen, Champaign […]