Inspector Speaks to the Students of Parkland’s Construction Management Program
Patrick Bolger, a Building Inspector for the Building Safety Division, spoke to Parkland College’s Residential Building Systems class about residential building codes and available careers in both code enforcement and the trades. As skilled carpenters, plumbers, and electricians retire, there are not enough entering the trades to take their place. Patrick was able to share […]
2022 Slurry Seal Project
On Wednesday, May 11, 2022, weather permitting, MicroSurfacing Contractors LLC will begin sealing streets in the southeast one-third of Champaign (see the attached map). The residential streets will be closed for about four hours until cured. Heavily traveled streets and streets with businesses will have one lane open at all times. Residents will be notified […]
Shooting Investigation – 1000 Block of N McKinley Avenue
Officers from the Champaign Police Department were dispatched to the 1100 block of N McKinley Avenue at 11:30 a.m. on May 4, 2022, for a report of shots fired. Upon arrival, officers located a scene spanning two blocks at the intersection of McKinley and Beardsley with multiple shell casings and at least one vehicle struck […]
Windsor Road and Duncan Road Lane Closures
In order to perform routine storm sewer maintenance activities, National Power Rodding Corp. will have single-lane closures affecting traffic in the intersection of Duncan Road and Windsor Road. Traffic will only be affected in one single area at a time with traffic control to reroute travelers. Work is planned during the hours of 7 a.m. […]
Prospect Avenue Lane Closures (between Charles Street and Daniel Street)
CHAMPAIGN – In order to complete pavement repairs, Shaw Brothers and Illinois American Water will close the two northbound lanes of Prospect Avenue between Charles Street and Daniel Street. Traffic will be shifted in the area. One northbound lane and one southbound lane will be maintained at all times. The closure will begin on Monday, […]
New Mayor Feinen Podcast Discusses the Mayors’ Monarch Pledge
The Mayors’ Monarch Pledge is a commitment by cities across the country to create habitats for monarch butterflies and other pollinators. In this latest episode Public Works staff explain the City’s efforts to incorporate more pollinator-friendly plantings and habitats into City projects. They talk not only about why it is important to save the monarchs, […]
Champaign Police Installing Automated License Plate Readers
Webpage Launched to Promote Public Information On May 2, 2022, Flock Group, Inc. started installation on Automated License Plate Reader (ALPR) units for use by the Champaign Police Department. In total, 46 ALPR units will be installed throughout the community. The use of readers was authorized in the City of Champaign in December 2021 for […]
University Avenue Lane Closure (between Fair Street and Draper Avenue)
In order to perform storm sewer lining, Hoerr Construction will be closing the right lane of eastbound University Avenue between Fair Street and Draper Avenue. Traffic will be merged into a single eastbound lane through the construction work zone. All travel at intersections will remain open and generally unaffected by this work. Work is scheduled […]
White Street Lane Closure (between Prairie Street and Randolph Street)
In order to perform storm sewer lining, Hoerr Construction will have single-lane closures affecting traffic traveling on White Street, State Street, and Randolph Street. Work is scheduled to begin on Monday, May 2, at 7 a.m. and is planned to be completed and reopened to traffic by 5 p.m. on the same day. Work operations […]
Champaign Coalition Committee Hosts Community Conversation
On April 28, the Champaign County Community Coalition Race Relations Committee hosted a Community Conversation on Race and Race Relations, featuring facilitated group discussions based on the podcast, “Silence is Not An Option.” Attendees discussed the importance of having these conversations with diverse audiences to learn about others’ experiences and perspectives.