Champaign County Community Coalition
On November 8, 2023, the Champaign County Community Coalition held its monthly meeting. First Followers shared information regarding their upcoming Families of Resilience event. Attendees also received updates from local Police Chief’s about recent crime activities and crime statistics throughout the year. Juan Huerta, the Deputy Director of Public Engagement for the Secretary of State, […]
Five Champaign Residents Graduate from Community Police Academy
Police Chief Timothy T. Tyler and Assistant to the Chief Joe Lamberson were on hand on November 8, 2023, to celebrate the graduation of five Champaign residents from the countywide Community Police Academy. This nine-week program gave area residence an opportunity to learn about their local police departments through hands-on and classroom activities. It was […]
Building Permit Issued
The Champaign Fire Department’s Building Safety Division recently issued the following building permit for a project with an estimated construction value of $250,000 or more. Address Value of Construction Date Issued Type Use 1801 W Windsor $698,396 11/06/23 Alteration Medical Clinic 2023 Overall Construction Value: $ 150,760,507
Kirby Avenue Lane Closure (between Oak Street and Neil Street)
In order to repair storm sewer, A&R Services and the University of Illinois will close one westbound lane of Kirby Avenue between Oak Street and Neil Street. The closure will begin on Monday, November 13 and will reopen on Friday, November 17, 2023. Westbound traffic will be reduced to one lane in the area.
Prospect Avenue Lane Closure (between Haines Boulevard and Hessel Boulevard)
In order to complete pavement patching, Illinois American Water and Shaw Brothers will close one southbound lane of Prospect Avenue between Haines Boulevard and Hessel Boulevard. The closure will begin on Monday, November 13 and will reopen by Friday, November 17, 2023. Southbound traffic will be reduced to one lane in the area.
Certified Welcoming Award
On November 7, 2023, the City of Champaign hosted a reception to celebrate that it had been recognized as a Certified Welcoming place by Welcoming America, becoming the only municipality in Illinois to achieve this distinction. The celebratory event was free, with cultural performances and refreshments available. Nearly 100 staff, community partners and members of the public were in attendance. Following the celebration, a […]
Commercial Fire – 206 S First St.
The Champaign Fire Department responded to a fire at 206 S First St., Tuesday, November 7th, at 8:46 p.m. Fire crews continue to work to extinguish this fire. Firefighters responded to the report of a passerby of smoke coming from this vacant building. Once on the scene, fire crews confirmed heavy smoke was coming from […]
Fourth Street Lane Closures – REVISED
Fourth Street Lane/Road Closures (between Hill and Washington) – REVISED In order to complete scheduled improvements to gas mains and services, Ameren Illinois will close the following lanes of Fourth Street: Wednesday, November 8 – Wednesday, November 22, 2023 – Fourth Street closed between Washington and Hill St. Through traffic will not be allowed in […]
Walnut Street Lane Closure (between Marshall Street and Logan Street)
In order to complete pavement patching, Western Utility and AT&T will close one northbound lane of Walnut Street between Marshall Street and Logan Street. The closure will begin on Wednesday, November 8 and will reopen on Thursday, November 9, 2023. During the closure, northbound traffic will be reduced to one lane.
Prospect Avenue Lane Closure
In order to install gas service at 1104 S. Prospect Avenue, Ameren Illinois will close one southbound lane of Prospect Avenue between Haines Boulevard and Hessel Boulevard. The closure will occur on Wednesday, November 8, 2023, between the hours of 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. Southbound traffic will be reduced to one lane in the […]