City Sells Vacant Lots
On July 27, 2022, the City published requests for bids for the sale of three City owned properties. These properties were obtained by the City through Code Compliance activities. The requests for bids were advertised in the News Gazette, on CGTV and on the City’s social media accounts. In addition, signs were posted on the […]
Neighborhood Ambassadors Support BPM² Neighborhood Block Party
On September 10, 2022, the BPM2 neighborhood group hosted a neighborhood-based block party for their residents, supported by the Neighborhood Ambassador team. More than 50 neighbors enjoyed an evening of food, games, a bounce house, and music. C-U Trauma Resilience Initiative attended the event as a resource vendor and made meaningful connections with the residents […]
Two Arrested, Firearms Seized as Vehicle Flees Traffic Stop, Causes Accident
In coordination with the multijurisdictional Street Crimes Task Force, officers from the Champaign Police Department initiated a traffic stop at 4:34 p.m. near the intersection of University and Goodwin in Urbana before the vehicle fled the scene. Two minutes later, at 4:36 p.m., the suspect vehicle was involved in a collision with another motorist near […]
Prospect Avenue Lane Closures (between Daniel Street and Charles Street) – UPDATED
In order to complete pavement patching at Prospect Avenue and William Street, Illinois American Water and Shaw Brothers will close one northbound and one southbound lane of Prospect Avenue between Daniel Street and Charles Street. The closures will begin on Wednesday, September 14, and will reopen on Monday, September 19, 2022. During the closure, northbound […]
September 13, 2022 Special Regular Meeting & Study Session
The City Council agenda for the September 13, 2022 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 […]
Prospect Avenue Lane Closures (between Daniel Street and Charles Street)
In order to complete pavement patching at Prospect Avenue and William Street, Illinois American Water and Shaw Brothers will close one northbound and one southbound lane of Prospect Avenue between Daniel Street and Charles Street. The closures will begin on Monday, September 12, and will reopen on Friday, September 16, 2022. During the closure, northbound […]
Clark Street Lane Closure (between Neil Street and Randolph Street)
In order to facilitate roofing operation at 101 W. University (Christie Clinic), Henson Robinson will close the westbound lane of Clark Street between Neil Street and Randolph Street. The closure will occur on Tuesday, September 13, 2022, between the hours of 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. During the closure, eastbound traffic will remain open, and […]
Residential Electronics Collection Event Online Registration
The online registration for the Fall Residential Electronics Collection Event will open on Monday, September 12, 2022. The collection event will take place on Saturday, October 15, 2022, at Parkland College. The event is co-sponsored by City of Champaign, City of Urbana, Village of Savoy, and Champaign County. Registrants can reserve one of the available […]
Bradley Avenue Lane Closures East of Mattis Avenue
In order to perform storm sewer repairs, SNC Construction will be closing the two lanes of Bradley Avenue east of Mattis Avenue. Travel at the intersection will remain unaffected by this project; however, minor traffic delays may occur at work zones. Work is scheduled to begin at 7 a.m. on Monday, September 12, and is […]
Shooting Investigation – 2500-Block of Heritage Drive
On September 8, 2022, at 2:20 p.m., Champaign Police responded to the 2500-block of Heritage Drive for a report of a shooting with injury. Upon arrival, officers located two victims, a 76-year-old male with non-life-threatening gunshot wounds and a 75-year-old female with potentially life-threatening gunshot wounds. Both victims are Champaign residents. The victims were conscious […]