Southwood Drive Temporary Road Closure (between Southwood Court and Clover Lane)
As part of the 2025 Infrastructure Maintenance project, Feutz Contractors will be milling the asphalt surface for resurfacing near the culvert on Southwood Drive between Southwood Court and Clover Lane. This work will require a temporary road closure on Wednesday, September 10, 2025, from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Access to all adjacent residences will […]
City Announces Fall Yard Waste Collection Dates
The City of Champaign’s Fall Yard Waste Collection program will run from October 13 through December 12, 2025. Every Champaign residence will have four collection dates this fall, with Blue Zone pickups starting October 13 and Orange Zone pickups beginning October 20. This free collection is available to all residential properties within the Champaign City […]
Anthony Drive Road Closure (between Dobbins Drive and Campbell Drive)
William Charles Construction and IDOT will continue to close Anthony Drive between Dobbins Drive and Campbell Drive. Both eastbound and westbound Anthony Drive traffic will be detoured in the area; however, access will be maintained to all local properties. The closure will begin on Wednesday, September 10, and will end on Friday, October 3, 2025, […]
Apartment Fire – 700 Block S. Mattis Ave.
The Champaign Fire Department responded to a fire in a multi-family apartment building in the 700 block of S. Mattis Ave., Sunday, September 7, 2025, at 2:21 p.m. Fire crews were able to quickly extinguish the fire. Firefighters responded to a report of a fire in a dryer in this two-story apartment building. Once on […]
Champaign Police Arrest Man After Knife Attack Injures Three Medical Personnel
Two Champaign Firefighters, Emergency Medical Technician Hospitalized with Stabbing Injuries Champaign Police are investigating a stabbing incident that injured three first responders. At 9:40 p.m. on Thursday, September 4, an individual called 9-1-1 and reported they were experiencing mental health concerns at a location near Neil Street and Buena Vista Drive. First responders, including Champaign […]
September 09, 2025 Regular Study Session Cancelled
The City Council Regular Study Session scheduled for Tuesday, September 09, 2025, has been cancelled. Click here to download the September 09, 2025 Cancellation Notice
The Community Safety and Justice Division Hosts the Blueprint Partner Quarterly Meeting
The Community Safety & Justice Division recently convened with Blueprint Partners and members of the evaluation team for the Community Gun Violence Reduction Blueprint quarterly strategic meeting, reaffirming their shared commitment to fostering a safer, more connected Champaign. The agenda was thoughtfully designed to balance meaningful policy dialogue with interactive team-building activities, encouraging both reflection […]
Equity & Engagement Staff Gives Presentation to Police Training Institute Cadets
On Thursday, September 4, 2025, Tracy Parsons, Community Relations Manager in the Equity and Engagement Department, delivered an impactful presentation to more than 110 cadets from across Illinois at the Police Training Institute. City staff discussed the vital role that community relations and public engagement play in effective law enforcement. Topics included strategies for building […]
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 2302 Moreland Blvd. $1,031,074 9/3/25 Alteration Medical Office Remodel 2614 W. Springfield Ave. $1,077,746 9/2/25 Alteration Multi-Family Dwelling Repairs 101 E. Springfield Ave. […]
Sangamon Drive Road Closure (between Western Avenue and Cambridge Drive)
In order to complete a sanitary sewer repair at 1068 Sangamon Drive, Berg Tanks will close Sangamon Drive between Western Avenue and Cambridge Drive. The closure will begin today, Wednesday, September 3, and will reopen on Monday, September 8, 2025, weather permitting. During the closure, Sangamon Drive will be closed to through traffic, but access […]