Prospect Avenue Road Closure (From Windsor Road to Harrington Drive)
In order to perform milling and paving work as part of the 2020 Annual Paving Project, Prospect Avenue from Windsor Road to Harrington Drive will be closed to all traffic on Thursday, May 28, 2020, starting at 7 a.m. Northbound motorists will be detoured to the east side on Windsor Road to Neil Street. Southbound […]
Champaign Developing Outdoor Dining Options in Support of Local Restaurants
On May 20, 2020, Governor Pritzker announced that bars and restaurants will be able to open for outdoor seating during phase three of the state’s reopening plan, which is expected to start in Champaign on May 29. In response, the City of Champaign is actively developing a three-pronged plan to support the many local establishments […]
NSD Hosts Virtual Leader Meeting
The Neighborhood Services Department hosted its first virtual Neighborhood Leaders Forum via zoom on May 13th. The meeting provided an opportunity to virtually connect with leaders from 23 registered groups representing neighborhoods throughout the City for Champaign. Champaign Police provided an update regarding policing priorities and operational changes in response to COVID-19. Neighborhood Coordination shared […]
MCORE Project 4 – Chalmers Street Road Closure (between Sixth Street and Wright Street)
On Tuesday, May 26, 2020, the Multimodal Corridor Enhancement Project (MCORE) will close the block of Chalmers Street between Sixth Street and Wright Street to facilitate the reconstruction of this entire block (street pavement, street lighting, etc.). This closure is scheduled to reopen in August 2020. Additional updates will be provided as the project progresses. […]
Champaign County Community Coalition Hosts Virtual Meeting
On May 13, the Champaign County Community Coalition (Coalition) hosted its first virtual meeting. Over 150 people attended this meeting via Zoom and the Coalition Facebook page. Representatives noted below shared updates from their organizations and discussed resources available to community members at this time. Questions were moderated in real time, giving attendees the opportunity […]
Champaign Police Apply for Coronavirus Emergency Supplemental Funding
Champaign Police have submitted a request for the Coronavirus Emergency Supplemental Funding Program Grant in the amount of approximately $150,000 to help ensure and maintain necessary public safety services. If approved, it will help cover the proactive COVID-19 related expenditures taken by the Department to date. With the health and safety of its sworn officers […]
Daniel Street Road Closure (between Sixth Street and Wright Street) – Rescheduled
In order to assist in a first-floor concrete pour, J.H. Findorff & Son will close Daniel Street between Sixth Street and Wright Street. The closure will now occur on Tuesday, May 26, 2020, between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. Through traffic will not be allowed during the closure. Access to affected properties on Wright Street […]
Champaign Police Investigating Overnight Homicide
On May 21, 2020, at approximately 2:02 a.m., Champaign Police responded to the area of 200 S. Country Fair Drive for a reported shooting. Upon arrival, officers located a 25-year-old male victim with multiple gunshot wounds. Ultimately, the victim did not survive his injuries and he was pronounced dead on scene. The preliminary investigation indicates […]
Cities of Champaign and Urbana Extend Suspension of Special Event Permits
Today Champaign Mayor Deborah Frank Feinen and Urbana Mayor Diane Wolfe Marlin each signed Emergency Orders which continue to suspend the issuance of special event permits in each city through September 7, 2020. Special event permits are generally required for parades, residential block events, and other types of activities that involve large gatherings of people […]
City of Champaign Announces Virtual Bidding Process
In order to ensure bid openings for competitive bids remain open to the public in accordance with State law and City Code while abiding by COVID-19 guidelines, City bid openings will now be conducted in an electronic meeting format, similar to how Champaign City Council meetings are currently held. Prior to the closure of the […]