City of Champaign News

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, […]



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 […]



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 […]