September 20, 2022 Regular Council Meeting
The City Council agenda for the September 20, 2022 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. […]
City Holds Annual 9/11 Memorial Ceremony
The City of Champaign and our community continue to honor the commitment to never forget those tragically lost on September 11th. The Champaign Fire Department, with assistance from the Police Department, held the annual 9/11 Memorial Ceremony September 11th at West Side Park. Those in attendance heard comments from Mayor Deborah Frank Feinen, Fire Chief […]
Armory Avenue Lane Closure (between Fourth Street and Fifth Street)
As part of the City’s 2022 Concrete Street Improvement Project, the pavement on Fourth Street from Armory Avenue to Daniel Street is being reconstructed. A and R Services is the contractor for the City of Champaign. Beginning Monday, September 19, the westbound lane of Armory Avenue will be closed between Fourth Street and Fifth Street. […]
Justice Victim Advocates Canvass Neighborhoods in Response to Shooting Incident
Justice Victim Advocates Jarrel Young and Eric Toga (Equity and Engagement Department) canvassed Heritage Rd., Clayton Blvd., and Pomona Dr. in Champaign for a Community Gun Violence Response Meeting scheduled for September 15th at 6:00 p.m. at Parkland College. The meeting is in response to a recent shooting incident in the neighborhood. Door-to-door canvassing helps […]
Walnut Street Lane Closure (between Willow Street and Bailey Street)
In order to repair a sanitary manhole at the intersection of Walnut Street and Logan Street, SNC Construction will reduce traffic to one lane on South Walnut Street between Willow Street and Bailey Street. Westbound traffic on Logan Street will not be permitted to turn right onto South Walnut Street. Northbound traffic in the affected […]
Shooting Investigation – 500 Block of S. Elm Street
On September 15, 2022, at approximately 8:18 p.m., Champaign Police were dispatched to the 500 block of Elm Street for a report of a shooting with injury. Upon arrival, officers found a 42-year-old Champaign man with a non-life-threatening gunshot wound to the hand. Responding officers immediately rendered medical aid until an ambulance could arrive. The […]
Adopt A Drain Friday
The City of Champaign has a great opportunity to get involved in the community through a program called Adopt A Drain which allows residents to adopt storm drains in their neighborhoods. Volunteers clear the drains 4x per year and before forecasted heavy rain events. Today’s featured available drain is located at 407 S. New Street […]
Community Coalition Hosts Monthly Meeting
On Wednesday September 14th, the Champaign Community Coalition held its monthly meeting and heard from community organizations about initiatives to support our youth and families including Youth For Christ, Douglass Library, and the Youth Assessment Center. Additional presenters included the University YMCA New American Welcome Center who shared information about Welcoming Week 2022, and Uniting […]
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 1914 Glenn Park Dr $447,000 09/08/22 Alteration Retail 5008 Abbey Fields $360,000 09/12/22 New Single Family 2022 Overall Construction […]
City Produced Video “PW Talks about Snow and Ice Removal” Earns National Award
The City-produced video “PW Talks About Snow and Ice Removal” received an Award of Honor (4th place) in the 2022 Government Programming Awards sponsored by the National Association of Telecommunications Officers and Advisors (NATOA). The video was recognized by the judges in the Public Education category for channels with an operating budget under $200,000. The […]