Reduced Speed Limit on University Avenue (between First Street and Wright Street)
The Public Works Engineering Transportation Section will change the speed limit on University Avenue between First Street and Wright Street from 35 mph to 30 mph. This adjustment aligns with the change made by the City of Urbana wherein the speed limit on University Avenue east of Wright Street was lowered to 30 mph. University […]
Nuisance Abatement Contractor Applications
The Neighborhood Services Department (NSD) is now accepting applications for Nuisance Abatement Contractors. NSD is seeking three contractors to be on a rotational list for hauling. NSD is also seeking contractors for mowing, securing, and sidewalk snow removal. A single contractor will be selected for each type of service based on the information provided in the […]
Kirby Avenue Lane Closure (between Mayfair Road and Prospect Avenue)
In order to install its fiber optic utility, i3Broadband will close one westbound lane of Kirby Avenue between Mayfair Road and Prospect Avenue. The closure will begin on Friday, March 17, and the lane will reopen on Tuesday, March 21, 2023, weather permitting. Westbound traffic will be reduced to one lane in the area.
New Street Road Closure (between White Street and Union Street)
In order to complete a sanitary sewer service repair at 303 S. New Street, Fred’s Plumbing will close New Street between White Street and Union Street. The street closure will start on Wednesday, March 15, and will be reopened on or before Tuesday, March 21, 2023. During the closure, through traffic will not be allowed […]
Springfield Avenue Lane Closure (between Fourth Street and Fifth Street)
In order to remove a tree in the 400 block of E. Springfield Avenue, a City contractor will close a westbound lane of traffic between Fourth Street and Fifth Street. Traffic control will route westbound traffic through a center lane. The closure will occur on Wednesday, March 15, 2023, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. […]
Park Avenue Road Closure (between Lynn Street and Elm Street)
To facilitate repairs at Park Place Condos, C-U Under Construction will close Park Avenue between Lynn Street and Elm Street to traffic. During the closure, access will be maintained to all local properties. Work is planned to start at 7 a.m. and be completed by 4 p.m. on Wednesday, March 15, 2023. Normal traffic will […]
March 14, 2023 Regular Study Session Cancelled
The City Council Regular Study Session scheduled for Tuesday, March 14, 2023, has been cancelled. Click here to download the March 14, 2023 Cancellation Notice
Champaign Police See Vehicle Stolen in Social Media Trend
Community Advised of Recent Vehicle Break-in, Theft in Champaign The Champaign Police Department wishes to alert the community to a recent vehicle theft and another break-in that appear to be related to a growing social media trend. Cities across the nation have issued warnings in recent months about videos that teach would-be thieves how to […]
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 […]