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 […]
Windsor Road Closure
In order to complete pavement repairs, A&A Concrete will be closing Windsor Road between Rising Road and Mullikin Drive. The work will begin Tuesday, November 7, 2023, and the closure is expected to last one week, weather permitting. During the closure, through traffic will not be allowed, but access will be maintained for all local […]
November 7, 2023 Regular Council Meeting
The City Council agenda for the November 7, 2023 Regular Council Meeting is now available through the link below. This meeting will be held in the City Council Chambers of the City Building, 102 N. Neil Street in Champaign, at 7:00 p.m. The meeting is open to the public and participation is welcome and encouraged. […]
City of Champaign Designated as First Certified Welcoming Place in State of Illinois
The City of Champaign is proud to announce it has been recognized as a Certified Welcoming place by Welcoming America, becoming the only municipality in Illinois to achieve this distinction. In 2022, Champaign participated in Welcoming America’s comprehensive evaluation process and is now one of 20 other municipalities in the United States who have earned […]