March 21, 2023 Regular Council Meeting
The City Council agenda for the March 21, 2023 Regular Council Meeting 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 is welcome and encouraged. […]
Mental Health in the Black Community
On Thursday, March 17, the Champaign County Community Coalition, in partnership with Parkland College, held its second of three panels discussing mental health in the Black community. Suicide is the second leading cause of death for black people ages 15-24 years old. Providing education and accessible resources to address the mental health needs of our […]
Building Permit 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 28 E Green St $324,389 03/15/2023 Alteration Office 2023 Overall Construction Value: $17,807,334
Boneyard Creek Community Day on April 22, 2023!
Join in on making a difference at one of Champaign-Urbana’s natural treasures. Help restore the beauty of the Boneyard Creek in Champaign, Urbana, and Campustown by participating in this organized cleanup on Saturday, April 22 (EARTH DAY!) starting at 9 a.m. Volunteer registration is now open: http://www.boneyardcreek.org/ The starting point for this event will be […]
Press Release: State Street Lane Closure (between Church Street and Park Street)
In order to complete window work at the Eden Supportive Living Center, Arrow Glass will close one southbound lane of State Street between Church Street and Park Street. The closure will occur on Wednesday, March 22 and Thursday, March 23, 2023, between the hours of 7 a.m. and Noon. Southbound traffic will be reduced to […]
Prospect Avenue Lane Closure (between Hessel Boulevard and Kirby Avenue)
In order to install its fiber optic utility, i3 Broadband will close one southbound lane of Prospect Avenue between Hessel Boulevard and Kirby Avenue. The closure will begin on Tuesday, March 21, and the lane will reopen on Friday, March 24, 2023, weather permitting. Southbound traffic will be reduced to one lane in the area.
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 […]