John Street Lane Closure (between James Street and Ridgeway Avenue)
In order to perform sewer lining activities, Hoerr Construction will intermittently close the eastbound lane of John Street between James Street and Ridgeway Avenue. The intermittent closure will occur on Thursday, October 16, 2025, between the hours of 7 a.m. and 5 p.m., weather permitting.
City of Champaign Represents at Global Human Rights Conference
Community Relations Manager Janel Gomez attended the 76th Annual Conference of the International Association of Official Human Rights Agencies (IAOHRA). The Conference highlighted important topics such as fair employment practices, housing discrimination, addressing hate, and exploring global human rights issues. There were sessions focused on diversity, equity, and inclusion leadership; enforcement of anti-discrimination ordinances; policy; […]
Russell Street Road Closure (between Springfield Avenue and Healey Street)
In order to perform storm sewer repairs, SNC Construction will be closing Russell Street between Springfield Avenue and Healey Street. Local traffic to private driveways and refuse pickup may access Russell Street from Springfield Avenue during this closure. Traffic on Healey Street and Springfield Avenue will remain open and unaffected by this project; however, minor […]
Paula Drive Full Closure through Mattis Avenue to Cynthia Drive
Starting Thursday, October 16, 2025, Paula Drive will be closed to vehicular traffic at the intersection of Paula Drive and Mattis Avenue through to Cynthia Drive. Initially, residents should have access to their driveways when construction equipment is not being used in the roadway. However, once the storm sewer construction begins that crosses Paula near […]
Residential Fire – 2400 Block of High View Ct.
The Champaign Fire Department responded to a fire in a 12-unit multi-family apartment building in the 2400 block of High View Ct., Sunday, October 12, 2025, at 4:08 p.m. Fire crews rescued nine occupants from this fire. Firefighters responded to multiple reports of a fire in this three-story apartment building. Enroute, heavy smoke could be […]
October 14, 2025 Special Regular Council Meeting & Post-Council Study Session
The City Council agenda for the October 14, 2025 Special Regular Council Meeting & Post-Council Study Session is now available through the link below. This meeting will be held in the City Council Chambers of the City Building, 102 N. Neil Street in Champaign, at 7:00 p.m. The meeting is open to the public and […]
Building Permit Issued
The Champaign Fire Department’s Building Safety Division recently issued the following building permit for a project with an estimated construction value of $250,000 or more. Address Value of Construction Date Issued Type Use 310 Chalmers St. $265,000 10/8/25 Demo Multi Family Dwelling 2025 Year-end Construction Value: $ 224,740,378
City Engages in Welcoming Leadership Event
Rachel Joy, Director of the Equity and Engagement Department, participated as a guest speaker during the Welcoming America Certified Leadership 2025 cohort final session. The session, entitled “Sustaining and Growing Welcoming Infrastructure”, was held on Thursday, October 9. The Leadership cohort included communities from California, Colorado, Illinois, Massachusetts, Missouri, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Utah.
Fire Prevention Week 2025
Champaign Fire, Police, Equity and Engagement, METCAD, and Carle Arrow Ambulance kicked off Fire Prevention Week activities on Sunday, October 5 at Fire Station 1. Mayor Feinen presented the Fire Prevention Week Proclamation to begin the Open House and Resource Fair. Council Member Clayborn also attended the kickoff event. Throughout the week, there have been […]
Springfield Avenue Lane Closures (between Westlawn Avenue and Garfield Avenue)
In order to perform storm sewer repairs, SNC Construction will be closing the right two eastbound lanes on Springfield Avenue between Westlawn Avenue and Garfield Avenue. The eastbound Springfield Avenue traffic will be merged into the center turn lane through a short construction work zone. Westbound traffic on Springfield Avenue will remain unaffected and all […]