Champaign Police Lieutenant Bruce Ramseyer to Retire
Champaign Police Lieutenant Bruce Ramseyer has announced his retirement following 25 years of service to the City of Champaign. Ramseyer’s last day will be Friday, Dec. 18. “It has been an honor to have worked in this noble profession with such great people and committed law enforcement professionals at the Champaign Police Department,” said Ramseyer. […]
Town Center Boulevard Lane Closure (between Moreland Blvd. and Prospect Ave.)
In order to perform storm sewer repairs, SNC Construction will be closing the right lane of westbound Town Center Boulevard between Moreland Boulevard and Prospect Avenue. Westbound Town Center Boulevard traffic will be merged into a single lane thru a short construction work zone. All travel at intersections will remain unaffected by this work; however, […]
Study Circle Wrap Up
The Champaign Police Department (CPD) Study Circles, a follow up to the Police and Community Listening Sessions recently wrapped up. Staff from the Office of Equity, Community, and Human Rights (ECHO) collaborated with CPD to register community members and produce the virtual sessions held on November 12 & 20, and December 7. Several staff and […]
City of Champaign Holiday Tree Collection
The City of Champaign’s Holiday Tree Collection Program collection date has been set as Monday, January 11, 2021. This free collection program is available to all residential properties within the City’s corporate limits. • City residents must place their tree within four feet of the curb by 6 a.m. on Monday, January 11, 2021, for […]
COVID-19 Relief Grant Update
The City’s COVID-19 relief programs have made a meaningful impact in the community. This past summer, the City received a special allocation of Community Development Block Grant funds through the federal CARES Act to be used to respond to the COVID-19 crisis. After a thorough analysis of needs and community collaboration, subrecipient agreements with five […]
December 15, 2020 Regular Council Meeting
The City Council agenda for the December 15, 2020 Regular Council Meeting is now available through the link below. In accordance with Champaign’s Emergency Order 20-10 and Governor Pritzker’s Executive Order suspending certain requirements of the Illinois Open Meetings Act, the City Council will conduct their meeting through an electronic platform. This meeting will be […]
Adopt A Drain Friday
The “holly-days” are quickly approaching and this drain named Dolly at 1405 Hollycrest Drive would love for a volunteer to adopt her this year! Adopt A Drain participants help keep leaves and other debris from entering storm drains which can help reduce flooding and keep our waterways clean. Learn more about the City’s Adopt A […]
City Staffer attends New American Dreams National Immigrant Integration Conference
Mary Catherine Roberson, Community Relations Specialist in the City’s Office of Equity, Community and Human Rights, attended the virtual New American Dreams National Immigrant Integration Conference earlier this week. Attendees heard from special guest Vice President-elect Kamala Harris and discussed how communities can ensure that voices of minority, immigrant, and refugee communities are heard.
Fourth Street Lane Closure (between Green Street and John Street)
In order to complete an emergency roof repair at 707 S. Fourth, Advanced Commercial Roofing and Custom Service Crane will close the southbound lane of Fourth Street between Green Street and John Street. The closure will occur on Wednesday, December 9, 2020, from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Northbound traffic will be maintained and will […]
City of Champaign Launches New Economic Support Grant Program to Assist Local Businesses
Program Designed to Reimburse Businesses for Expenses Associated with COVID-19 The City of Champaign is now accepting Economic Support Grant Program applications from qualifying Champaign businesses in order to provide financial assistance to businesses negatively impacted by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Grant funds can be used to reimburse businesses that purchased equipment or supplies to […]