Hip Hop at Kenwood Elementary School
On March 3, 2023, Justice Victim Advocate Jarrel Young (Equity and Engagement) facilitated a hip hop workshop at Kenwood Elementary School. Jarrel teamed up with Emily Kuchenbrod’s 5th grade class to create a song about social justice which included songwriting, beat making, and video production.
Social Justice Advocacy Skill Building Workshops
On March 3-4, 2023, the Community Coalition’s Race Relations Subcommittee, in partnership with the NAACP, hosted Dr. Joe Manarik to facilitate three Social Justice Advocacy Skill Building Workshops. The workshops invited participants to learn about social identity-based privilege as a process which can affect individual interactions and outcomes. Participants had an opportunity to identify contemporary […]
Champaign County Community Coalition Meeting – 3-8-23
The Champaign County Community Coalition hosted its All-Goals Team Meeting on March 8, 2023. The meeting agenda was packed with eleven different speakers. Attendees heard local police department updates followed by a presentation from Urbana’s Mayor Diane Marlin where she shared information about Urbana’s ARPA funding allocations. April Faulkner (Equity and Engagement) introduced “Engage Champaign”, […]
City Staff Celebrate International Women’s Day
On March 8, 202, International Women’s Day (IWD) was celebrated around the world. This day is a focal point in the women’s rights movement, bringing attention to issues such as gender equality, reproductive rights, and violence and abuse against women. The theme of IWD 2023 was #EmbraceEquity, a campaign to get the world talking about […]
Building Permit Issued
Building Permits Issued The Champaign Fire Department’s Building Safety Division recently issued the following building permit for a project with an estimated construction value of $250,000 or more. Address Value of Construction Date Issued Type Use 2000 N Neil $3,278,985 03/02/23 Alteration Retail 2023 Overall Construction Value: $ 15,443,831.00
i3 Broadband Fiber Optic Construction Project – Russell/Prospect/Springfield/Green
The City of Champaign is sharing this information on behalf of i3 Broadband. i3 Broadband Fiber optic Construction Project – Russell/Prospect/Springfield/Green CHAMPAIGN – i3 Broadband will begin installation of fiber optic utility in an area between Russell and Prospect (from west to east) and Springfield and Green (from north to south). The construction process will […]
Prospect Avenue Lane Closure (between Kirby Avenue and Devonshire Drive)
In order to install fiber optic utility, i3 Broadband will close one northbound lane of Prospect Avenue between Kirby Avenue and Devonshire Drive. The closure will begin on Monday, March 13, and the lane will reopen on Friday, March 24, 2023, weather permitting. Northbound traffic will be reduced to one lane in the area.
Green Street Road Closure (between Pine Street and New Street)
In order to remove a tree in the 700 block of West Green Street, a City contractor will close Green Street between Pine Street and New Street. The closure will occur on Monday, March 13, 2023, from the hours of 7:30 a.m. to Noon. During the closure, access will be maintained to all properties.
First Street Lane Closures (between John Street and Green Street)
In order to complete pavement patching at 101 E. Green Street, A&R Services will be closing the following lanes of First Street between John Street and Green Street. • Wednesday, March 8 and Thursday, March 9, 2023 – One northbound lane of First Street will be closed. A lane of northbound and a lane of […]
Anthony Drive Lane Closure (between Dobbins Drive and Dale Drive)
To facilitate installation of a temporary wall on the southern shoulder of Anthony Drive, William Charles Construction will close Anthony Drive between Dobbins Drive and Dale Drive. Eastbound and westbound traffic will be affected. Flaggers will be utilized to intermittently allow one-way traffic through the construction zone. Drivers may want to seek alternate routes to […]