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 […]
Prospect Avenue Lane Closure (between Union Street and Healey Street)
In order to relocate a gas main, Ameren Illinois will close one northbound lane of Prospect Avenue between Union Street and Healey Street. The closure will begin on Monday, October 13, and will reopen on Friday, October 24, 2025. During the closure, northbound traffic will be reduced to one lane in the area.
Vine Street Road Closure and Prospect Avenue Lane Closure
In order to complete pavement patching on Vine Street, Illinois American Water and Shaw Brothers will close the following: • Vine Street will be closed between Prospect Avenue and New Street. The closure will begin on Monday, October 13, and will reopen on Friday, October 17, 2025. During the closure, access will be maintained to […]
Prospect Avenue Lane Closures (between Baytowne Drive and Marketview Drive)
In order to install water service at 2029 N. Prospect Avenue, Illinois American Water and Shaw Brothers will close one northbound and one southbound lane of Prospect Avenue between Baytowne Drive and Marketview Drive. The closures will begin on Monday, October 13, and will reopen on Friday, October 24, 2025. During the closures, both northbound […]