Building Permits Issued
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 107 E Springfield $375,085 09/22/22 Alteration Multi-Family 1200 Newton $1,623,117 09/27/22 Addition Office 1102 Mayfair $450,000 09/27/22 New Single Family […]
Shooting Investigation – 600 Block of Dogwood Drive
On Wednesday, October 19, 2022, at 10:15 p.m., the Champaign Police Department was dispatched to the 2300 block of Sangamon Drive for a report of a shooting with injuries. Upon arrival, officers located a 12-year-old male victim in a vehicle with life-threatening gunshot wounds to the neck. Officers on-scene immediately rendered medical aid with the […]
E&E Staff Facilitates Youth Development Activities
On October 14, Justice Victim Advocate, Charles Young (Equity and Engagement Dept.) facilitated a STEM Academy Fab Friday activity with students at Booker T. Washington STEM Academy. This is part of an ongoing project to assist the youth in producing a hip hop anthem for their class by remixing the school’s pledge. Fab Fridays are an […]
City Partners with Habitat for Humanity to Host Home Maintenance Workshop
On October 17, 2022, Rehabilitation Technician Dan Gaskin (Neighborhood Services Department) presented Home Ownership 101, a home maintenance workshop, in collaboration with Habitat for Humanity. Nineteen people attended the free, online workshop. The presentation consisted of maintenance tips for homeowners, including visual checks inside and outside the home, replacing furnace filters, smoke and carbon monoxide […]
City Hosts Community Violence Response Meeting
Justice Victim Advocates from the Equity and Engagement Department canvassed Champaign Park Apartments on October 13, 2022, to notify residents of the October 19 Community Violence Response Meeting in response to recent shootings in the area. The meeting was held at the Leonhard Recreation Center. Attendees learned about Community Gun Violence Reduction Blueprint resources to […]
Mattis Avenue Lane Closure (between Ivy Court and Branch Road)
In order to perform drainage channel repairs, Duce Construction will be closing one southbound lane of Mattis Avenue between Ivy Court and Branch Road. Travel through the work zone will be merged into a single, southbound lane. All intersection traffic will be unaffected by this project; however, minor traffic delays may occur at work zones. […]
Kirby Avenue Lane Closure (between Mattis Avenue and Rose Drive)
In order to complete work for Illinois American Water Company, A & R Services will be working on a water main along Kirby Avenue. Work will begin on Thursday, October 20, at 7 a.m. and will be completed on Monday, October 24, 2022. During this time, the right-hand lane of westbound Kirby Avenue between Mattis […]
October 18, 2022 Regular Council Meeting and Post-Council Study Session
The City Council agenda for the October 18, 2022 Regular Council Meeting and 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 participation […]
Community Coalition Hosts Monthly Meeting
On Wednesday October 12, the Champaign Community Coalition held its monthly meeting and heard updates from community partners including the African American Heritage Trail, the League of Women Voters, and Victory Fest. Additional presenters included Unit 4 schools who spoke about importance of students attending school every day. Law enforcement leadership from Champaign, Urbana, the […]
Equity and Engagement Staff Speaks to Centennial Seniors
On October 12, 2022, Acting Community Relations Manager Mary Catherine Roberson participated in a roundtable discussion with Centennial High School Intro to Education students about the role of the City’s Equity and Engagement Department. The students are researching City of Champaign resources to learn more about the community in which they will be teaching.