HR Staff Presents on City Hiring Process in Library’s “Ask an Employer” Series
On August 9, 2022, Human Resources Specialist Stacy Rachel conducted a presentation for the Champaign Library’s “Ask an Employer” series. The purpose of the series is to give local employers the opportunity to connect with community members and share insights into their organization’s application and selection procedures. The goal is to promote local employment opportunities […]
Kirby Avenue Lane Closure (between Rose Drive and Western Avenue)
In conjunction with the City’s 2022 Concrete Street Improvement Project, contractors will be closing the westbound driving lane (right-hand lane) of Kirby Avenue between Rose Drive and Western Avenue. This closure will begin on Monday, August 15, and end on Thursday, August 18, 2022. Also starting Monday, August 15, the eastbound lane of Princeton at […]
Building Permits Issued
The Champaign Fire Department’s Building Safety Division recently issued the following building permits for projects with an estimated construction value of $250,000 or more. Address Value of Construction Date Issued Type Use 503 S Chestnut $450,000 08/01/22 Addition Event Center 505 S Chestnut $450,000 08/01/22 Alteration Event Center 2022 Overall Construction […]
Champaign County Community Coalition Supports Rantoul Works Youth Summer Program
On August 9, 2022, Community Relations Manager Tracy Parsons (Equity and Engagement Dept.) visited with youth participating in “Rantoul Works”, a Champaign County Community Coalition Youth Summer Initiative Program. Nearly 40 youth completed this program, working to clean up neighborhoods in Rantoul for three hours daily in July and August. This was an opportunity for […]
City Hosts Community Meeting in Response to Shooting in the Prairie St. Neighborhood
On August 9, 2022, staff from the Community Safety and Justice Division (Equity and Engagement Department) hosted a community meeting at the Springer Cultural Center in response to a recent shooting in the Prairie St. neighborhood. Residents were informed of Community Gun Violence Reduction Blueprint resources to help address issues and find solutions to acts […]
Neighborhood Youth Provide Input on Future Park Space for Garden Hills
Staff from Planning and Development, Neighborhood Services, and the Public Works Departments recently visited Mt. Calvary Missionary Baptist Church in the Garden Hills Neighborhood to work with the Youth Group. As a continuation from last week’s design session held at Hedge POP! Park, City staff engaged the youth with a “Build Your Own Park” activity, […]
Kirby Avenue Lane Closure (between Rose Drive and Waverly Drive)
In order to complete driveway and sidewalk construction at 1605 W. Kirby, Stark Excavation will close an eastbound lane of Kirby Avenue between Rose Drive and Waverly Drive. The closure will begin on Thursday, August 11, and will reopen on Tuesday, August 16, 2022. During the closure, eastbound traffic will be reduced to one lane […]
City of Champaign to Perform Outdoor Warning Siren Maintenance
The City of Champaign will have contractors performing annual outdoor warning siren maintenance to each of the fifteen sirens in the City’s alerting system on August 11 and 12, 2022, from 8:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. Part of this maintenance requires that the contractor activate the warning sirens for short periods of time, not to […]
Prospect Avenue Lane Closure (between Clark Street and White Street)
In order to perform storm sewer repairs, SNC Construction will be closing the right lane of southbound Prospect Avenue between Clark Street and White Street. Travel through the work zone area will be merged into a single southbound lane. Northbound Prospect Avenue will be unaffected by this project. White Street west of Prospect Avenue will […]
Arrest Made in Fatal Traffic Crash Investigation
On August 7, 2022, at approximately 8:42 p.m., Champaign Police responded to the intersection of Mattis Avenue and John Street for a report of a pedestrian struck by a vehicle. The driver was reported to have fled the scene. Upon arrival, officers located a 28-year-old Champaign man in the roadway with significant life-threatening injuries and […]