Adopt A Drain Friday
Heavy summer showers and thunderstorms bring water to our roadways. This water empties into storm drains, which moves it along to streams and rivers. When the drains are covered with debris, it takes the water longer to drain. You can adopt a drain, like this one named LaRusso, and keep it clear to help speed […]
City Participates in Child Tax Credit Awareness Day
June 21, 2021, was declared Child Tax Credit Awareness Day by the White House Office of Intergovernmental Affairs in an effort to encourage families to sign up for child tax credit benefits. Neighborhood Services pushed out several social media posts encouraging families to sign up for the program and will continue to post periodically through […]
Champaign Fire Department Encourages Safe and Lawful Fireworks Celebrations
As Independence Day approaches and our community begins to celebrate July 4th, the City of Champaign reminds residents and visitors that fireworks can be dangerous and to celebrate safely by leaving the fireworks to the experts. According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, there were approximately 10,000 fireworks-related, emergency department-treated injuries in 2019, with […]
Kirby Avenue Early Morning Road Work
Kirby Avenue Early Morning Road Work (between Prospect Avenue and Mattis Avenue) The City of Champaign Public Works Department will be performing pavement grinding activities on Kirby Avenue between Prospect Avenue and Mattis Avenue. This work will occur between 4:00 a.m. and 7:00 a.m. on Monday June 28, Tuesday June 29, and Wednesday June 30. […]
Campbell Drive Road Closure (between Anthony Drive and Roland Drive)
In order to complete a water main connection, Duce Construction and Illinois American Water will be closing Campbell Drive just north of Anthony Drive (between Anthony Drive and Roland Drive). The closure will begin on Monday, June 28, 2021, and will reopen on Friday, July 2, 2021, weather permitting. Through traffic will not be allowed […]
Neil Street Lane Closure
Neil Street Lane Closure In order to complete gas service replacement at the City Building (102 N Neil), Ameren Illinois will close one southbound lane of Neil Street between Chester Street and University Avenue. The closure will begin on Monday, June 28, 2021 and will reopen on Friday, July 2, 2021, weather permitting. Southbound traffic […]
No City Council Meeting Scheduled for Tuesday, June 29, 2021
There is no City Council Meeting scheduled for Tuesday, June 29, 2021. Click here to download the June 29, 2021 No Meeting Notice
Shooting Investigation: 2100 block of West White Street
On June 23, 2021, at approximately 12:18 p.m., Champaign Police responded to the 2100 block of W. White Street for a reported shooting. Upon arrival, officers learned a 14-year-old male had sustained multiple gunshot wounds. The victim was transported to a local hospital and is in stable condition. The preliminary investigation indicates a subject approached […]
Maple Street Road Closure (between Prairie Street and State Street)
In order to repair sanitary sewer service at 314 W Maple Street, Roto Rooter has closed Maple Street between Prairie Street and State Street. The closure began on Wednesday, June 23, 2021, and will reopen on Friday, July 2, 2021, weather permitting. Through traffic will not be allowed during the closure. Access to local properties […]
Public Safety Notice: Fraudulent Telephone Scams
The Champaign Police Department is alerting the community of a telephone scam that is currently active in the Champaign area. We have recently experienced an increase in reports from community members who have stated that callers are contacting them claiming to be members of the Champaign Police Department in an attempt to solicit money or […]