City of Champaign News

April 14, 2020 Regular Study Session

The City Council agenda for the April 14, 2020 Regular Study Session is now available online and 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 April 14, 2020, Regular Study Session […]


First COVID-19 Death Reported in City of Champaign

The City of Champaign has learned of the first death to a Champaign resident associated with COVID-19. “Today, our community received the tragic news one of our own has succumbed to the novel coronavirus, and my deepest condolences are extended to the friends, family and loved ones of this individual,” said Champaign Mayor Deborah Frank […]


University Avenue Lane Closure (between Neil Street and Walnut Street)

In order to work on the City Building tuckpointing project, the northernmost lane of University Avenue between Neil Street and Walnut Street will be closed. Work will begin on Tuesday, April 14, and be completed by Thursday, April 23, 2020, weather permitting. During the hours of 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. during that period, all […]


John Street Road Closure (between First Street and Locust Street)

In order to facilitate delivery and installation of modular units at 54 E. John Street, Sub4 Development will intermittently close John Street between First Street and Locust Street. The closures will begin on Wednesday, April 15, and will continue through Thursday, April 23, 2020. Through traffic will not be allowed in the area, but access […]


Church Street Lane Closure (between Lynn Street and New Street)

In order to remove and replace curb/gutter and sidewalk, Mid Illinois Concrete will intermittently close one westbound lane of Church Street between Lynn Street and New Street.  The closure begins Thursday, April 9, and will continue through Friday, April 24, 2020.  Westbound traffic will be reduced to one lane in the area. The City appreciates the […]


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

In order to repair pavement failures, A&A Concrete will be closing one northbound lane of Prospect Avenue between Green Street and Healey Street. Repair work will begin on Monday, April 13, and will reopen by Friday, April 17, 2020, weather permitting. Please do not park on the street near the construction site or in areas […]


University Avenue Lane Closure (between Second Street and Third Street)

In  order to facilitate construction at 210 E. University Avenue, A&R Services will close one westbound lane of University Avenue between Second Street and Third Street.  The closure will occur on Friday April 10, 2020, between the hours of 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. Westbound traffic will be reduced to one lane in the area.


Bradley Avenue Lane Closure (between Oak Street and Market Street)

In order to remove and replace curb and gutter, Mayfield Construction will close one westbound lane of Bradley Avenue between Oak Street and Market Street.  The closure will begin on Wednesday, April 8, and will reopen on Monday, April 13, 2020. Westbound traffic on Bradley Avenue will be reduced to one lane in the area.


Kirby Avenue Lane Closure (between Duncan Road and Kenwood Road)

In order to install new gas main and services, Ameren Illinois and KS Energy will close one eastbound lane of Kirby Avenue between Duncan Road and Kenwood Road. The closure will begin on Monday, April 13, and will end on Friday, May 1, 2020.  Eastbound traffic will be reduced to one lane in the area. […]


Video Message: Champaign and Urbana Mayors Address Champaign County’s First COVID-19 Related Death

Mayors COVID 19 Update 4-6-2020 from City of Champaign on Vimeo. Please click HERE to watch Champaign Mayor Deborah Frank Feinen and Urbana Mayor Diane Wolfe Marlin addressing Champaign County’s first death from COVID-19. TRANSCRIPT FOLLOWS: Mayor Feinen: Hello, I’m Deb Feinen, Mayor of the City of Champaign. Mayor Marlin: And I’m Mayor Diane Marlin, […]