City Staff Discusses Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion with Local Boy Scouts
On November 17, 2022, Acting Community Relations Manager Mary Catherine Roberson (Equity and Engagement) met with members of the Boys Scouts of America Troop 101. The Troop is comprised of students from Champaign and Savoy. The scouts are working to earn their “Citizenship and Society” merit badges by learning about efforts to address equity within […]
Bailey Street Road Closure (between Walnut Street and Market Street)
In order to facilitate sign removal at 17 E. University, American Dowell Signs will close Bailey Street between Walnut Street and Market Street. The closure will occur on Tuesday, November 22, 2022, between the hours of 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. During the closure, access will be maintained to all local properties.
University Avenue Lane Closure (between Randolph Street and Neil Street)
In order to facilitate crane placement and window replacement at 100 W. University, Bacon & Van Buskirk Glass will close one westbound lane of University Avenue between Randolph Street and Neil Street. The closure will begin on Monday, November 21, and will end on Wednesday, November 23, 2022. During the closure, westbound traffic will be […]
City Staff Honored for Their Service and Commitment
During the City’s annual Employee Awards and Service Recognition Ceremony on November 16, 2022, the City celebrated the accomplishments and service of many of our exceptional staff members. This year’s ceremony honored 144 employees for going above and beyond the call of duty during the last challenging year. Employee Awards are earned in recognition of […]
New Champaign Spotlight Features Rachel Joy
The City’s video magazine show, Champaign Spotlight, is back! Each episode of the show puts the spotlight on the people, programs, and events of the City of Champaign. The latest episode features Communications Manager Jeff Hamilton interviewing Equity and Engagement Director Rachel Joy. Rachel first shares how the department was formed to meet the needs […]
Clark Street Lane Closure (between Neil Street and Randolph Street)
In order to facilitate roofing operation at 101 W. University (Christie Clinic), Henson Robinson has closed the westbound lane of Clark Street between Neil Street and Randolph Street. The closure will occur on Thursday, November 17, 2022, between the hours of 7 a.m. and 4 p.m. During the closure, eastbound traffic will remain open, and […]
Winter Weather Clothing Drive Aims to Give Warmth to Those in Need
The Champaign Park District, City of Champaign, Human Kinetics and Champaign Center Partnership have joined forces again this year for the 5th Annual Bundle Up’s Clothing Drive. Residents are encouraged to donate new or gently used coats, gloves, hats, scarves, and other cold-weather clothing to assist those in need this winter. Donations are being collected […]
Bradley Avenue Lane Closures
In order to perform work for a sewer lining project, Visu-Sewer Construction Inc. will temporarily close single lanes of Bradley Avenue between State Street and Randolph Street and also on Bradley Avenue between Mattis Avenue and McKinley Avenue. These single-lane closures will be of short length and time duration and will affect only one travel […]
December 2022 Parking Promotion
December 2022 Parking Promotion in the Hill Street Parking Deck To encourage residents and visitors to frequent Downtown Champaign businesses this holiday season, the City of Champaign is offering up to two hours of free parking in the Hill Street Parking Deck from December 1 through December 31, 2022. Hourly visitors parking longer than two […]
Shooting Investigation – 500-Block of N. Elm Street
Champaign Police were dispatched at 9:30 a.m. on November 11, 2022, to the alley in the 500-block of N. Elm Street for a report of a shooting with injury. As officers arrived on-scene, they located a 23-year-old Champaign man with a non-life-threatening gunshot wound to the leg. Police Officers and personnel from the Champaign Fire […]