City of Champaign News

43:43:43 Neighborhood Engagement Campaign Update

Neighborhood Services and Public Works Department staff attended the United Garden Hills Neighborhood Association (UGHNA) neighborhood group meeting on May 15. Public Works provided an update on the drainage and lighting infrastructure improvement construction timeline planned for the neighborhood. Also attending was Champaign Park District Executive Director Sarah Sandquist, who received community input regarding proposed Hedge POP! […]


Game Night in Turnberry Ridge Park

Neighborhood Services Department hosted a game night at Turnberry Ridge Park on Thursday, May 18, from 5-7 pm. The event was a success, with nearly 30 kids and 15 adults dropping by for a fun filled and family friendly evening that included games, a bounce house, music, and refreshments.   Game nights are hosted in […]



Champaign Police Honor Fallen Officers at Memorial Ceremonies

On May 19, 2023, the Champaign Police Department hosted the annual Police Memorial Ceremony at West Side Park. During the event, Champaign Police honored fallen heroes Thomas Dodsworth, Robert Tatman, and Christopher Oberheim, along with law enforcement officers across the nation who have died in the line of duty. Department staff was joined at the […]


Temporary Downtown Road Closure

Downtown Temporary Road Closure (State Street and Church Street)   In order to conduct the Police Memorial Ceremony on Friday, May 19, 2023, a portion of two streets near West Side Park will be temporarily closed: •     State Street between Hill Street and Park Street •     Church Street between Randolph Street and Prairie Street The closure will […]


Police Department Hosts Employee Awards Ceremony

On May 17, 2023, the Police Department celebrated their annual employee award recipients with a reception. Award recipients for 2022 are: Officer of the Year: Christopher Aikman Employee of the Year: Gretchen Davis Life Saving Award: Molly Hedrick, John McAllister, Caleb Rice, Jeffrey Thomas Distinguished Leadership Award: Kevin Olmstead, Katherine Thompson, Renae Yandell Medal of […]


Walnut Street Lane Closure (between Taylor Street and University Avenue)

In order to complete material delivery at 114 N. Walnut, C-U HVAC, Inc. will close one northbound lane of Walnut Street between Taylor Street and University Avenue. During the closure, northbound traffic will be reduced to one lane in the area. The closure will occur between the hours of 7 a.m. and 11 a.m. on […]



Neil Street Lane Closure (between Edgebrook Drive and Bradley Avenue)

In order to complete pavement patching, Illinois American Water and Shaw Brothers will close one southbound lane of Neil Street between Edgebrook Drive and Bradley Avenue. During the closure, southbound traffic will be reduced to one lane in the area.  The closure will begin on Monday, May 22, and will reopen on Friday, May 26, […]


Communities of Practice

On May 15, 2023 the Communities of Practice team met to continue work on implementing the Welcoming Plan. This team is made up of leadership across the county from City departments, not-for-profits, and other public service entities. The Welcoming Plan is a set of strategic initiatives to welcome immigrants and better integrate foreign-born residents into […]