City of Champaign News

Prospect Avenue Lane Closure (between Healey Street and Green Street)

In order to complete water main maintenance, Illinois American Water and Shaw Brothers will close one northbound lane of Prospect Avenue between Healey Street and Green Street. The closure will begin on Monday, November 20, and will reopen on Wednesday, November 22, 2023. Northbound traffic will be reduced to one lane in the area.


Neighborhood Services Advisory Board Open House

On November 9, 2023 the Neighborhood Services Advisory Board hosted an open house. This occasion served as the board’s annual public social event and was an opportunity for the City’s registered neighborhood group leaders, board and commission members, and residents to meet the current Neighborhood Service Advisory Board members, elected officials, and City staff. Approximately […]


City Celebrates Staff for Service and Values

The annual Employee Awards and Service Recognition Ceremony was held on November 15, 2023. This event celebrates the accomplishments and service of City of Champaign staff honored with either an employee award or for achieving a career milestone. This year’s celebration honored 83 employees who received an individual or team award. These staff members were […]


City of Champaign Again Earns Perfect Score on Municipal Equality Index for Inclusive LGBTQ+ Laws, Policies and Services

On November 14, 2023, the City of Champaign is proud to announce that it once again earned the highest possible score on the Human Rights Campaign’s 2023 Municipal Equality Index. This is the twelfth consecutive year that the Human Rights Campaign Foundation has recognized the City for its inclusive LGBTQ+ laws, policies, and services as […]


Call for Nominations for the 2024 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Countywide Celebration

The 23rd Annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Countywide Celebration will be held in January 2024. This community event celebrates the legacy of Dr. King and provides an opportunity to highlight community members or local organizations for their outstanding work and positive impact in Champaign County. Organizers of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, […]


City of Champaign Again Earns Perfect Score on Municipal Equality Index for Inclusive LGBTQ+ Laws, Policies and Services

The City of Champaign is proud to announce that it once again earned the highest possible score on the Human Rights Campaign’s 2023 Municipal Equality Index. This is the twelfth consecutive year that the Human Rights Campaign Foundation has recognized the City for its inclusive LGBTQ+ laws, policies, and services as a part of their […]


Green Street Lane Closure (between State Street and Randolph Street)

In order to complete pavement patching, Illinois American Water and Shaw Brothers will close one westbound lane of Green Street between State Street and Randolph Street.  The closure will begin on Wednesday, November 15, and will reopen by Monday, November 20, 2023. Both eastbound and westbound traffic will be maintained during the work.


Prospect Avenue and Green Street Lane Closures

In order to perform storm sewer repairs, SNC Construction will be closing westbound Green Street at its intersection with Prospect Avenue.  Westbound Green Street traffic will be directed to turn north or south on Prospect Avenue.  Eastbound Green Street will remain open to traffic with only a slight lane shift through the intersection. Traffic on […]


Mattis Avenue Lane Closure – EXTENDED

In order to complete pavement patching at 1915 S. Mattis Avenue, Anderson Brothers 3 has closed one southbound lane of Mattis Avenue between Cypress Drive and Ivy Court. The closure began on Wednesday, October 25, and will reopen on Wednesday, November 15, 2023.  During the closure, southbound traffic will be reduced to one lane.


Neil Street Lane Closure and Traffic Shift (between Columbia Avenue and Washington Street)

In order to complete pavement patching, AT&T and Western Utility will close one southbound lane of Neil Street between Columbia Avenue and Washington Street.  The closure will begin on Monday, November 13 and will reopen on Thursday, November 16, 2023, weather permitting.  Northbound traffic will continue through this area, shifting around the construction zone.  One […]