Neighborhood Services Celebrates National Community Development Week 2023
April 10th, 2023 kicked off the 37th year of National Community Development Week, created in 1986 to bring national attention to the CDBG Program. During this time, grantees and service providers highlight the work with CDBG funds and the positive impact on our communities. Since 1997, The City of Champaign has received nearly $21 million […]
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 2109 S Oak,STE 103 $801,561 04/05/23 Alteration Lab Remodel 1507 Casselbury Ln $359,642 04/06/23 Alteration Single Family 2512 N Prospect $2,600,000 04/11/23 Alteration […]
Champaign County Community Coalition
Wednesday, April 12, 2023, the Champaign County Community Coalition welcomed many wonderful speakers to engage with the community. Members heard from Alliance for Inclusion and Respect about their annual Ebert Fest which celebrates films, genres and formats that have been overlooked by distributors, audiences and/or critics. Interim Urbana Police Chief, Surels, gave a powerful talk […]
Doing Business with the University
Tuesday, April 4, 2023 Community Relations Manager, Tracy Parsons, attended the “Doing Business with the University.” event. This was engaging half-day session to connect with university purchasing decision makers, gain access to resources, and learn more about university procurement processes.
Anthony Drive Road Closure (between Dobbins Drive and Dale Drive)
To facilitate installation of wall foundation on the southern shoulder of Anthony Drive, White Construction will close Anthony Drive between Dobbins Drive and Dale Drive. Both eastbound and westbound traffic will be detoured in the area. Work is planned during the hours of 8 a.m. to Noon on Wednesday, April 12, 2023.
April 11, 2023 Special Regular Council Meeting & Study Session
The City Council agenda for the April 11, 2023 Special Regular Council Meeting & 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 […]
Green Street Lane Closure (between Fourth Street and Fifth Street)
In order to install a canopy and sign at 404 E. Green Street, Jasy Inc. will close the westbound lane of Green Street between Fourth Street and Fifth Street. The closure will occur on Monday, April 10, 2023, between the hours of 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. A lane of eastbound and a lane of […]
City Now Televising Code Review and Appeals Board
In keeping with the City’s commitment to transparency, meetings of the Code Review and Appeals Board are now televised on CGTV. The Code Review and Appeals Board reviews and advises the City Council regarding all building construction codes, and hears appeals as it relates to a decision involving building codes for new construction. Previously held […]
Champaign Fire Department Welcomes New Firefighters
On Monday, eleven new firefighters were sworn in and began their career with the City of Champaign. Following Council’s approval of two Bills earlier this year, the Fire Department was able to surge hire and begin the training of the new firefighters to fill anticipated vacancies within the Department. This surge hire also helps the […]
Mattis Avenue and University Avenue Intersection Construction
In order to perform storm sewer repairs, SNC Construction will be working at the southeast corner of the intersection of Mattis Avenue and University Avenue. Travel at the intersection will remain unaffected by this project with all lanes remaining open. However, minor traffic delays may occur at work zones. Work is scheduled to begin at […]