Online Auction for 2019 Ford Interceptor Sedan
The City of Champaign is selling a 2019 Ford Interceptor Sedan via online auction. Bids will be accepted through GovDeals through Thursday, April 18, 2024, at 1:45 p.m. CDT.
Neil Street Intermittent Lane Closures
In order to complete a series of soil borings for the City of Champaign, Engineering & Research International, Inc. (ERI) will intermittently close a lane of traffic on Neil Street between Edgebrook Drive and Washington Street. The closures will begin near the south end of the limits in the right lane and move north along […]
All-Way Stop Installation at John Street and New Street
The Public Works Department will install an all-way stop at John Street and New Street. This intersection is currently a two-way stop with stop signs on New Street, but not on John Street. As this intersection is adjacent to Southside Elementary school and is along a Safe Route to School, the intersection will be converted […]
Only 5 Days left to Register for the Champaign Neighborhood Network Conference
The City of Champaign will host the 2024 Champaign Neighborhood Network Conference (CNNC) on Friday, May 17, 2024, at the I Hotel and Conference Center. The conference is designed to support Champaign’s neighborhood-based community engagement and organizing efforts by providing resources, tools, and information to increase the capacity of neighborhood residents, volunteers, and grassroots organizers […]
Shooting investigation – 2500 Block of W. Springfield Avenue
Champaign Police were dispatched at 11:55 p.m. on April 8, 2024, to the 2500 block of W. Springfield Avenue for a report of a shooting with injuries. On-scene, officers found a 29-year-old man from Champaign who had suffered a non-life-threatening gunshot wound. Officers quickly rendered medical aid to the man with assistance from the Champaign […]
Mattis Avenue at University Avenue Intersection Work
In order change out a pole at the intersection of Mattis Avenue at University Avenue, Ameren Illinois may need to periodically occupy the northwest and northeast corners of the intersection. They do not anticipate closing any lanes of traffic to complete the project. Work is scheduled to take place on Wednesday, April 10, 2024, from […]
Champaign County Community Coalition Focuses on Youth Perspectives
The Champaign County Community Coalition is focusing on local youth in this month’s meeting on Wednesday, April 10, 2024. The meeting starts at 3:30 p.m. and will be held at the Holiday Inn Conference Center (101 Trade Center Dr., Champaign). Youth representatives from Youth for Christ – Midnight Basketball, DREAAM, Urbana Park District, Don Moyer […]
Randolph Street Lane Closure (between Park Street and University Avenue)
In order to facilitate loading/unloading activity at the Virginia Theatre, Champaign Park District will close one northbound lane of Randolph Street between Park Street and University Avenue. The closure will begin on Friday, April 12, and will end on Saturday, April 13, 2024. Northbound traffic will be reduced to one lane in the area during […]
The Chancellor’s Call to Action to Address Racism & Social Injustice
On April 5, 2024, Community Relations Manager, Janel Gomez, attended a symposium for the Chancellor’s Call to Action to Address Racism & Social Injustice. In 2020, Chancellor Robert J. Jones announced a $2 million annual commitment to support research that examines racism and social injustice. Over two dozen projects have been sponsored by this year’s […]
Anthony Drive Road Closure (between Dobbins Drive and Dale Drive)
White Construction will close Anthony Drive between Dobbins Drive and Dale Drive. Both eastbound and westbound Anthony Drive traffic will be detoured in the area. The closure will occur between the hours of 7 a.m. and 2 p.m. on Tuesday, April 9, 2024. Access will be maintained to all local properties.