Springfield Avenue Lane Closure (at the intersection of New Street)
In order to perform storm sewer lining, Visu-Sewer of Missouri LLC will be closing one eastbound lane of Springfield Avenue at the intersection of New Street. During this time, eastbound traffic on Springfield Avenue will be relocated into the center turn lane through a short construction work zone. Local driveways within this zone will remain […]
Illinois Black Business Panel
In late 2021, the Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity (DCEO), Chicago State University, and Chicago Urban League launched the first of its kind statewide Black business survey to solicit feedback directly from Black-owned businesses. On February 28th, 2023, Tracy Parsons, Community Relations Manager in E&E joined DCEO for their 2023 Black History Month […]
Equity & Engagement and Neighborhood Services Departments’ Office Move
On February 23rd, staff from the Equity and Engagement Department and the Neighborhood Services Department made the big move from 102 N Neil St. to their new home at 205 W Park Ave. This move was a huge project for the City, with staff from nearly every department coming together to make it a success. […]
Connecting the Dots Conference
On March 2nd, Justice Victim Advocate, Jarrel Young, attended and presented at the Connecting The Dots Conference, which was held at Carle at The Fields. JVA Young provided information about the E&E Department and efforts to address and reduce violence in Champaign.
Residential Fire – 803 Richards Lane
The Champaign Fire Department responded to a working fire at 803 Richards Lane, Thursday, March 2nd, at 5:40 p.m. The fire was reported by the resident of the home. The fire was quickly and professionally extinguished. Upon arrival, fire crews reported no smoke or flames showing, but when fire crews entered the home, they found […]
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 4810 Oakdale Dr $540,000 02/24/23 New Single Family 601 E White St $368,000 02/28/23 Alteration Multi-Family 603 E White St $368,000 02/28/23 Alteration […]
Spring Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event
The online registration for the spring One-Day Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event in Champaign County opens on Monday, March 6. This drop-off event on Saturday, April 15, is sponsored by the Illinois EPA and is open to all Illinois residents. Residents must pre-register for this event at hhwevent.simplybook.me. Residents can reserve one of the available […]
i3 Broadband Fiber Optic Construction Project – McKinley/Prospect/Vine/Clark
The City of Champaign is sharing this information on behalf of i3 Broadband. i3 Broadband will begin installation of fiber optic utility in an area between McKinley and Prospect (from west to east) and Vine and Clark (from north to south). The construction process will continue for 6-8 weeks from first seeing utility flags to […]
Randolph Street Lane Closure (between Springfield Avenue and Healey Street)
In order to complete parking deck maintenance at 201 W. Springfield, Bulley & Andrews will close one northbound lane of Randolph Street between Springfield Avenue and Healey Street. The closure will begin on Monday, March 6, and reopen on Friday, March 10, 2023, weather permitting. Northbound traffic will be reduced to one lane in the […]
University Avenue Lane Closure (between Chestnut Street and First Street) – Extended
In order to complete sidewalk construction at 66 Chester Street, Mayfield Construction will continue to close one eastbound lane of University Avenue between Chestnut Street and First Street. The closure began on Wednesday, February 22, and the lane will reopen on Friday, March 3, 2023, weather permitting. Eastbound traffic will be reduced to one lane […]