Residential Electronics Collection Event Online Registration
The online registration for the Fall Residential Electronics Collection Event will open on Monday, September 12, 2022. The collection event will take place on Saturday, October 15, 2022, at Parkland College. The event is co-sponsored by City of Champaign, City of Urbana, Village of Savoy, and Champaign County. Registrants can reserve one of the available […]
Bradley Avenue Lane Closures East of Mattis Avenue
In order to perform storm sewer repairs, SNC Construction will be closing the two lanes of Bradley Avenue east of Mattis Avenue. Travel at the intersection will remain unaffected by this project; however, minor traffic delays may occur at work zones. Work is scheduled to begin at 7 a.m. on Monday, September 12, and is […]
Shooting Investigation – 2500-Block of Heritage Drive
On September 8, 2022, at 2:20 p.m., Champaign Police responded to the 2500-block of Heritage Drive for a report of a shooting with injury. Upon arrival, officers located two victims, a 76-year-old male with non-life-threatening gunshot wounds and a 75-year-old female with potentially life-threatening gunshot wounds. Both victims are Champaign residents. The victims were conscious […]
City and Partners Celebrate Welcoming Week 2022
Celebrated September 9 – September 18, Welcoming Week is an annual campaign to showcase the movement of communities striving to be more welcoming places for all, including immigrants. Welcoming Week provides individuals and communities the opportunity to proclaim welcoming values through events and local initiatives that foster mutual understanding between immigrants and non-immigrants, as well […]
City Staff Respond to Recent Incidents of Community Gun Violence
On September 7, 2022, staff from the Community Safety and Justice Division (Equity and Engagement) hosted a community meeting at Mt. Calvary Missionary Baptist Church in response to a series of recent shootings near the Garden Hills neighborhood. Residents were informed of Community Gun Violence Reduction Blueprint resources to help address issues and find solutions […]
Equity and Engagement Booth at School of Social Work Intern Fair
Community Relations Specialist April Faulkner represented the City’s Equity and Engagement Department at this year’s intern fair at the UIUC School of Social Work. Dozens of organizations attended the fair and more than 100 bachelor’s and master’s students came out. Students were able to speak to representatives about the organization’s mission as well as learn […]
Building Permit 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 2437 Village Green $347,300 09/07/22 Alteration Retail 2022 Overall Construction Value to Date: $ 165,783,615.00
Visit Champaign County Launches Retail Space
In Visit Champaign County’s downtown Champaign Welcome Center, residents and visitors will now find a new retail space to shop locally-made t-shirts, totes, and prints. Additionally local makers will rotate through the space, providing an additional opportunity for the public to discover the talented artists in the community. Currently, the shop features Pipapo, the Wright […]
2022 Fall Yard Waste Collection
The City of Champaign Fall Yard Waste Collection program will run from October 10 through December 9, 2022. Orange Zone pickups will begin October 10, 2022, and Blue Zone pickups will begin October 17, 2022. No pickup dates are scheduled during the week of Thanksgiving. Collection is available to all City of Champaign residential properties […]
Champaign Fire Department 9/11 Memorial Ceremony
The Champaign Fire Department will have their annual 9/11 Memorial Ceremony on Sunday, September 11th at 8:45 a.m. The Memorial Ceremony will take place at the northeast corner of West Side Park, 400 W University Avenue, at the Champaign Fire and Police Memorial. The public is invited to attend this outdoor event. For those unable […]