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 […]
Prospect Avenue Lane Closure (between Devonshire Drive and Harrington Drive)
In order to perform routine storm sewer maintenance activities, National Power Rodding Corp. will have a single lane of southbound traffic on south Prospect Avenue closed. Traffic will merge into the far south lane through a short construction zone. Work is planned during the hours of 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. from Wednesday, September 7, […]
Shooting Investigation – 300-Block of N Walnut Street
On September 4, 2022, at approximately 1:18 a.m., Champaign Police responded to the intersection of Walnut and Main Street for a report of an aggravated battery and shots fired. Upon arrival, officers located a 34-year-old Urbana man with non-life-threatening gunshot wounds to the arm and leg and immediately rendered medical aid. The victim was transported […]
Fatal Pedestrian Accident – W. Windsor Road and Copper Road
On September 2, 2022, at approximately 9:56 a.m., Champaign Police responded to the area of W. Windsor Road and Copper Road for the report of an accident with injuries. Upon arrival, officers discovered a pedestrian near the roadway with potentially life-threatening injuries and immediately began rendering medical aid. The pedestrian was transported to a local […]
John Street and Third Street Road Closures
In order to install and utilize a crane for roofing operations at 302 E John Street, Broeren Russo will conduct the following closures: Tuesday, September 6 and Thursday, September 15, 2022 • The intersection of John Street and Third Street will be closed. • John Street will be closed to through traffic between Second Street […]
September 6, 2022 Regular Council Meeting
The City Council agenda for the September 6, 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. […]
Champaign Police Respond to Report of Suspicious Package
Traffic Reopened Near Springfield Avenue & Staley Road At approximately 7:00 a.m. on Friday, September 2, 2022, the Champaign Police Department responded to a call for a suspicious item at a business near the intersection of Springfield Avenue and Staley Road. The item was described as a large piece of unattended luggage located near highly […]
CommYOUnity Block Party at MLK Subdivision
On September 1, 2022, the Neighborhood Services Department supported the MLK Subdivision with a neighborhood-based block party in connection with the “CommYOUnity: It Takes You To Make It Work” campaign. More than 40 neighbors enjoyed an evening of food, games, and music. Resource and information vendors included representatives from the Police, Fire, Equity and Engagement […]