Neighborhood Services and Equity and Engagement Departments Relocating to New Offices
On February 27, 2023, the City of Champaign’s Neighborhood Services and Equity and Engagement Departments will begin serving the public from a new location in Downtown Champaign. The new offices are located at 205 W. Park Avenue, just west of the Virginia Theatre and a short walk from their current home in the City Building. […]
Residential Fire – 506 N. Fifth St.
The Champaign Fire Department responded to a fire in a single-family home at 506 N. Fifth. St., Thursday, February 23, at 9:49 p.m. Fire crews quickly extinguished the fire in the home. Firefighters responded to a report of a fire in this two-story residence, with all the occupants already outside. Once on the scene, fire […]
Charges Filed in January 3, 2023, Shooting Investigation
A Champaign man has been arrested following an investigation into a January 2023 shooting incident. On January 3, 2023, Champaign Police were dispatched at 1:54 a.m. to the 2400 block of N. Neil Street for a report of a Shooting with Injury. Upon arrival, officers located a 40-year-old Champaign man with a potentially life-threatening gunshot […]
Justice Victim Advocate Accompanies High School Students on Community College Tour
On February 22nd, Justice Victim Advocate, Charles Jarrel Young was a chaperone for Champaign Central and Centennial’s (Goal Getters Program) college visit/tour at Danville Area Community College (DACC). The high school students went on a campus tour to learn about what DACC has to offer academically. They also learned about the history of the institution, […]
Church Street Lane Closure (between New Street and Elm Street) – Closure Extension
This was originally announced on February 16, the closure is now extended to Friday, March 3. In order to complete sidewalk installation for Central High School North Fields, Stark Excavating is closing one westbound lane of Church Street between New Street and Elm Street. The closure began on Tuesday, February 14, and will reopen on […]
New Episode of Champaign Spotlight Features Chief of Police Timothy T. Tyler
The City’s video magazine show, Champaign Spotlight, puts the spotlight on the people, programs, and events of the City of Champaign. The latest episode debuted this week and features an interview by Communications Manager Jeff Hamilton with Chief of Police Timothy T. Tyler. Chief Tyler shares some details about his amazing career before joining the […]
Staff Attend Family Resiliency Center Strategic Plan Launch
On Friday, February 17, Equity and Engagement staff Rachel Joy and Jorge Elvir attended the Family Resiliency Center (FRC) strategic plan launch held at Doris Kelley Christopher Hall on the UIUC campus. The theme of the launch was “Make Thriving the Norm.” The mission of FRC is to “wrap around wicked public health and social […]
University Avenue Lane Closure (between Chestnut Street and First Street)
In order to complete sidewalk construction at 66 Chester Street, Mayfield Construction will close one eastbound lane of University Avenue between Chestnut Street and First Street. The closure will begin on Wednesday, February 22, and the lane will reopen on Tuesday, February 28, 2023, weather permitting. Eastbound traffic will be reduced to one lane in […]
2023 Spring Yard Waste Collection
The City of Champaign’s 2023 Spring Yard Waste Collection has been scheduled. The Orange Zone and Blue Zone will each have one collection in April and one collection in May. • All residences in the Orange Zone should put materials out by 6 a.m. on Monday, April 10, and Monday, May 8, 2023. • All […]
City Staff Presents to Environmental Leadership Program
On February 17, 2023, Communications Manager Jeff Hamilton spoke with students enrolled in the University of Illinois’ Environmental Leadership Program. The presentation featured an overview of the Council-Manager form of government and policy development at the local level. Approximately 25 students attended in person and more attended via Zoom. The students were engaged and asked […]