City of Champaign News

Second Street Road Closure (between John Street and Daniel Street)

In order to place a crane for material delivery at 202 E. Daniel, ABC Supply will close a portion of Second Street between John Street and Daniel Street.  The closure will occur on Tuesday, February 7, 2023, between the hours of 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. During the closure, this block will be closed to […]


Arrest Made in October 19, 2022, Shooting Investigation

A Champaign man has been arrested following an investigation into an October 2022 shooting on Dogwood Drive. On Wednesday, October 19, 2022, at 10:15 p.m., Champaign Police were dispatched to the 2300 block of Sangamon Drive for a report of a shooting with injuries. Upon arrival, officers located a 12-year-old male victim in a vehicle […]


i3 Broadband Fiber Optic Construction Project – Boulder Ridge

The City of Champaign is sharing this information on behalf of i3Broadband: i3 Broadband will begin installation of fiber optic utility (in the Boulder Ridge 2, 3, & 4 subdivisions, including Boulder Ridge Drive, Cobblestone Way, Greyrock Lane, Stonebluff Court, Stoneway Court, and Rockingham Lane). The construction process will continue for 6-8 weeks from first […]


Melinda Avenue lane Closure (between Bloomington Road and Honeysuckle Lane)

In order to remove a tree at 1911 Melinda Avenue, JT’s Tree Service will close a portion of the southbound lane of Melinda Avenue between Bloomington Road and Honeysuckle Lane. The closure will occur on Monday, January 30 and Tuesday, January 31, 2023, between the hours of 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. During the closure, […]



Resource Fair for Displaced Residents

On Friday and Saturday, January 20-21, the community came together to support residents of Champaign Park Apartments who had recently been displaced.  The Equity and Engagement Department, in collaboration with the Neighborhood Services Department and other community organizations, hosted a resource fair at the Champaign-Urbana Public Health Department and Y on the Fly.  Nine community […]



Melinda Avenue Lane Closure (between Bloomington Road and Honeysuckle Lane)

In order to remove a tree at 1911 Melinda Avenue, JT’s Tree Service will close a portion of the southbound lane of Melinda Avenue between Bloomington Road and Honeysuckle Lane. The closure will occur on Wednesday, January 25, 2023, between the hours of 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. During the closure, Bloomington Road traffic will […]


Columbia Avenue Road Closure and Prospect Avenue Lane Closure

In order to complete an emergency sewer repair, Columbia Avenue west of Prospect Avenue will be closed to through traffic. Travelers will need to use Willis Avenue for access to properties in the 900 block of West Columbia. A southbound lane of Prospect Avenue will also be closed from Vine Street to south of Columbia […]


Garwood Street Road Closure (between Walnut Street and Champaign Street)

In order to repair sanitary sewer services at 1212 N. Walnut Street, Mattex Services will close Garwood Street between Walnut Street and Champaign Street.  The closure will begin on Tuesday, January 24, and the street will be reopened by Friday, January 27, 2023, weather permitting. Through traffic will not be allowed, but access will be […]