Anthony Drive Lane Closure (between Dobbins Drive and Dale Drive)
To facilitate installation of a temporary wall on the southern shoulder of Anthony Drive, William Charles Construction will close Anthony Drive between Dobbins Drive and Dale Drive. Eastbound and westbound traffic will be affected. Flaggers will be utilized to intermittently allow one-way traffic through the construction zone. Drivers may want to seek alternate routes to […]
Temporary Emergency Housing Provided to Displaced Tenants of Champaign Park Apartments
On January 17, the Champaign City Council will consider approving the expenditure of up to $350,000 to provide temporary emergency housing in the near term for tenants displaced from Champaign Park Apartments. The City has been actively assisting tenants at the apartment complex since late last year when several buildings were condemned for life-safety reasons. […]
January 17, 2023 Regular Council Meeting
The City Council agenda for the January 17, 2023 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. […]
Community Coalition Kicks Off 2023
On January 11, the Champaign County Community Coalition hosted its first meeting of 2023. They were joined by a panel of youth leaders from DREAAM, Urbana Neighborhood Connection, and Unit 4 School District to discuss addressing the needs of youth within the community. The panel shared that some of the biggest needs that community youth […]
Bradley Avenue Lane Closure (from Garden Hills Drive to Redwood Drive)
In order to perform work for a sewer lining project, Visu-Sewer Construction Inc. will close one westbound lane of Bradley Avenue between Garden Hills Drive and Redwood Drive. The closure will occur between 7 a.m. and 8 p.m. on both Tuesday, January 17, and Wednesday, January 18, 2023. The lane will be reopened overnight.
Events Honoring Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
You are invited to join these events in honor of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. They are proudly brought to you by the Dr. King Advocacy for Justice Committee, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, City of Champaign, City of Urbana, Parkland College, Champaign County, and the Village of Rantoul.
Kirby Avenue Lane Closure at I-57 Overpass
In order to complete two soil borings for the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT), Millennia Professional Services and Midwest Engineering & Testing, Inc. will have one lane of Kirby Avenue closed to traffic between Cobblefield Drive and Maynard Drive. Traffic will be directed by two flaggers, one stationed at each end of the lane closure. […]
Equity and Engagement Staff Attends Healing Circles at Centennial High School
On January 12, 2023, Acting Community Relations Manager, Mary Catherine Roberson and Justice Victim Advocate, Jarrel Young (Equity and Engagement) attended Healing Circles at Centennial High School. These weekly sessions provide young men an opportunity to connect with community leaders and receive empowering messages of hope and resilience.
Equity and Engagement Helps Displaced Residents
On January 12th, the Equity and Engagement Department staff collaborated with CU Church to gather supplies for the displaced residents of Champaign Park Apartments. Families that are in need will be given essential necessities such as toiletries, hygiene products, covers/blankets, food, and more. Pictured right: Justice Victim Advocates Jarrel Young and Eric Toga gather […]
Bradley Avenue Lane Closure
In order to perform work for a sewer lining project, Visu-Sewer Construction Inc. will temporarily close one lane of traffic at the following locations: • Eastbound lane closure in the 300 block of East Bradley • Eastbound lane closure in the 500 block of East Bradley • Westbound lane closure in the 1700 block of […]