City Manager Seeks Public Input in Search for Public Works Director, Chief of Police
City Manager Dorothy Ann David is announcing the launch of the recruitment processes for the City of Champaign’s next Public Works Director and Chief of Police. Each recruitment will be a national search for a highly qualified candidate. As part of this process, the City Manager is soliciting community input to assist in the development […]
The Honorary Christopher Oberheim Avenue Street Sign to be Unveiled Tuesday, July 27, in Public Ceremony
On Tuesday, July 27, at 5:30 p.m., the City of Champaign invites the community to attend the unveiling of the street sign that designates University Avenue, between Neil Street and Chestnut Street, as Honorary Christopher Oberheim Avenue. Officer Oberheim was tragically killed in the line of duty on May 19, 2021, and the Champaign City […]
University Avenue Lane Closure (between First Street and Chestnut Street)
In order to perform routine storm sewer maintenance activities, Visu-Sewer of Missouri, LLC, will be closing one westbound lane of University Avenue between First Street and Chestnut Street. This single-lane closure will be in affect from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., starting Monday, July 21, through Friday, July 23, 2021. The work is weather dependent […]
Walnut Street and Main Street Intersection All-Way Stop
CHAMPAIGN – Due to construction activities, the intersection at Walnut Street and Main Street will be an all-way stop until repairs are made and new traffic signals are installed.
City staff attends “Above the Rim” Basketball Campference
City staff attended the 2021 “Above the Rim” Basketball Campference this week in Champaign and Urbana hosted by Rev. Willie Comer and Berean Covenant Church. Young people played in a tournament, raced remote control cars, practiced on skateboards, and explored the Hip Hop Express. Councilperson William Kyles, Rev. Willie Comer, Zabrina Comer, and Jamar Brown […]
July 20, 2021 Regular Council Meeting & Post-Council Study Session
The City Council agenda for the July 20, 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 […]
First Street and Windsor Road Early Morning Road Work
First Street and Windsor Road Early Morning Road Work Duce Construction, the City of Champaign’s contractor for the 2021 Concrete Street Maintenance Project will begin maintenance activities on Windsor Road (between First Street and Neil Street) & First Street (between Windsor Road and St. Mary’s Road). This work will begin at 6:00 a.m. Friday, July […]
University Avenue Lane Closure (between First Street and Chestnut Street)
In order to perform routine storm sewer maintenance activities, Visu-Sewer of Missouri, LLC, will be closing one westbound lane of University Avenue between First Street and Chestnut Street. This single-lane closure will be in affect from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., starting Monday, July 19, through Friday, July 23, 2021. The work is weather dependent […]
Community Coalition Holds Virtual Meeting
On July 14th the Champaign County Community Coalition hosted its monthly virtual meeting. Representatives from the City of Champaign, City of Urbana, Champaign County Sheriff’s Office, the University of Illinois and Parkland College shared updates with the community, with a particular focus on recent community gun violence. Beverley Baker, Donna Tanner-Harold, Nathan Stephens, Joycelyn Landrum-Brown, […]
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 1505 Jacobs Blvd $470,200 06/21/21 New SFD 1413 N Prospect $849,000 06/21/21 New Vanilla Box 810 W Church $1,107,444 06/22/21 Alteration Educational 602 […]