Equity and Engagement Staff Attends Healing Circles at Centennial High School
On January 12, 2023, Acting Community Relations Manager, Mary Catherine Roberson and Justice Victim Advocate, Jarrel Young (Equity and Engagement) attended Healing Circles at Centennial High School. These weekly sessions provide young men an opportunity to connect with community leaders and receive empowering messages of hope and resilience.
Equity and Engagement Helps Displaced Residents
On January 12th, the Equity and Engagement Department staff collaborated with CU Church to gather supplies for the displaced residents of Champaign Park Apartments. Families that are in need will be given essential necessities such as toiletries, hygiene products, covers/blankets, food, and more. Pictured right: Justice Victim Advocates Jarrel Young and Eric Toga gather […]
Bradley Avenue Lane Closure
In order to perform work for a sewer lining project, Visu-Sewer Construction Inc. will temporarily close one lane of traffic at the following locations: • Eastbound lane closure in the 300 block of East Bradley • Eastbound lane closure in the 500 block of East Bradley • Westbound lane closure in the 1700 block of […]
Arrest Made in January 5, 2023, Homicide Investigation
A Champaign man has been arrested following an investigation into a January 2023 homicide on Garden Hills Drive. On January 5, 2023, Champaign Police were dispatched at 5:33 p.m. to the 1200 block of Garden Hills Drive for a report of a Shooting with Injuries. Upon arrival, officers located 21-year-old Jalen Williams from Champaign suffering […]
Kirby Avenue Lane Closures (between First Street and Fourth Street)
In order to install lighting for the University of Illinois, Champaign Signal and Lighting will close one eastbound lane and one westbound lane of Kirby Avenue between First Street and Fourth Street. The closures will begin on Monday, January 16, and will end on Friday, January 20, 2023. Eastbound traffic will be reduced to one […]
Church Street Lane Closure (from State Street to Randolph Street)
In order to perform routine storm sewer maintenance activities, National Power Rodding Corp. will close a lane on Church Street from the intersection of State Street to the intersection of Randolph Street as work is done in this area. Work is planned during the hours of 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. from Wednesday, January 11, […]
Residential Fire – 1311 Williamsburg Dr.
The Champaign Fire Department responded to a fire in a single-family home at 1311 Williamsburg Dr., Tuesday, January 10, at 10:17 a.m. Fire crews quickly extinguished the fire in the home. Firefighters responded to a report of a fire in this single-story residence. Once on the scene, fire crews reported heavy smoke and fire coming […]
2022 Holiday Tree Collection Complete
The Public Works Department collected 1,123 trees during the Holiday Tree Collection on January 9, 2023. The trees will be chipped and made into garden mulch. Residents may continue to take trees to the Landscape Recycling Center during the months of January and February for free disposal. The next yard waste collection will occur in […]
Fifth Street Road Closure (between Chalmers Street and Armory Avenue)
In order to place a construction crane at 409 E. Chalmers, Custom Service Crane will close Fifth Street between Chalmers Street and Armory Avenue. The closure will begin on Wednesday, January 11, and the street will reopen on Thursday, January 12, 2023, weather permitting. Through traffic will not be allowed, but access will be maintained […]
Church Street Lane Closure (between New Street and Elm Street)
In order to complete sidewalk installation for Central High School North Fields, Stark Excavating will close one westbound lane of Church Street between New Street and Elm Street. The closure will begin on Thursday, January 12, and will reopen on Friday, January 20, 2023, weather permitting. Westbound traffic will be reduced to one lane in […]