Campus Crosswalk Signals Get a Visibility Upgrade
The Public Works Traffic and Lighting section recently upgraded several pedestrian signals at Campus intersections. The old stacked “Walk/Don’t Walk” indicators and countdown timers have been replaced with larger, side-by-side displays. These new signals offer significantly better visibility for both pedestrians and motorists. The new pedestrian signals have been installed at the following intersections: Green […]
Shine the Block: Oakwood Strong
On August 16, 2025, the community showed up strong for the folks at Oakwood Trace. First Followers lead the way in landscape and building clean up as well as the resource fair that followed with lots of treats to beat the heat advisory. Council Members Shauna Clayborn and Davion Williams, as well as Central High […]
Bradley Avenue Lane Closures
In order to complete sewer maintenance, Hoerr Construction will close the following lanes of traffic on Bradley Avenue: • A westbound lane of Bradley Avenue between Hedge Road and Redwood Drive • An eastbound lane of Bradley Avenue between McKinley Avenue and Willis Avenue The closures will occur on Tuesday, August 19, 2025, from the […]
Champaign Police Investigating Fatal Crash at Bloomington & Mattis
Champaign Police were dispatched to the intersection of Bloomington Road and Mattis Avenue at 7:30 p.m. on August 16, 2025, following multiple reports of a single-vehicle crash with injuries. On-scene, officers found a 37-year-old man from Mahomet who had left the roadway on his motorcycle, striking a light pole. The motorcyclist had suffered multiple potentially […]
Residential Fire – 300 Block S Fair St.
The Champaign Fire Department responded to a fire in a single-family home in the 300 block of S. Fair St., Saturday, August 16, 2025, at 10:43 a.m. Fire crews were able to quickly extinguish the fire. Firefighters responded to a report of a fire in this single-story home. Once on the scene, firefighters reported moderate smoke […]
August 19, 2025 Regular Council Meeting
The City Council agenda for the August 19, 2025 Regular Council Meeting 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 participation is welcome and encouraged. […]
Timberline Valley South HOA Completes Removal of Docks from Common Areas
On August 14, 2025, the Timberline Valley South HOA completed the removal of several common area docks in various states of disrepair. The docks were not only unsightly, but they hindered the repair of eroded shoreline along the HOA’s detention basins. HOAs are responsible for the maintenance of detention basins located within their bounds to […]
City Staff Participate in Back to School Clap-Ins
On August 12 and 13, 2025, City Council members Will Kyles and Davion Williams, along with staff from the City’s Police and Equity and Engagement Departments, participated in clap-in events at Booker T. Washington Elementary and Centennial High School, welcoming students back and celebrating the start of a new school year. The events served as […]
City Celebrates a Successful Summer with YES Interns
On August 8, 2025, City Manager Joan Walls, along with staff from the City Manager’s Office, Equity and Engagement, Police, Neighborhood Services, and Human Resources Departments, attended the Youth Employment Services (YES) end-of-year celebration at West Side Park. This event marked the conclusion of the City’s internship program for nine YES interns. Staff celebrated the […]
Champaign Police Join Statewide Traffic Safety Effort Ahead of Labor Day
Law Enforcement to focus on impaired and unsafe driving ahead of holiday travel The Champaign Police Department is partnering with the Illinois Department of Transportation, the Illinois State Police, and more than 200 local law enforcement agencies to promote visible enforcement efforts ahead of the Labor Day holiday. From August 15 to September 2, motorists […]