Queens Way Road Closure (between Roland Drive and Campbell Drive)
In order to complete pavement repairs, A&A Concrete will be closing Queens Way between Roland Drive and Campbell Drive. The work will begin Monday, November 6, 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 […]
Anthony Drive Road Closure (between Dobbins Drive and Dale Drive)
White Construction will close Anthony Drive between Dobbins Drive and Dale Drive. Both eastbound and westbound Anthony Drive traffic will be detoured in the area. The closure will occur on Tuesday, October 31, 2023, between the hours of 7 a.m. and 3 p.m. Access will be maintained to all local properties.
Residential Fire – 2802 Rolling Acres Drive
The Champaign Fire Department responded to a fire inside a home at 2802 Rolling Acres Drive, Sunday, October 29 at 6:38 p.m. Fire crews quickly extinguished the fire inside this home. Firefighters responded to the report of a chimney fire in this bi-level, single family home. Once on the scene, firefighters found light smoke showing […]
Apartment Fire – 1210 Providence Circle
The Champaign Fire Department responded to a fire inside an apartment at 1210 Providence Circle, Saturday, October 28 at 4:47 p.m. Fire crews extinguished the remaining hot spots in this sprinkler controlled fire. Firefighters responded to a report of a fire in this two-story apartment building. Once on the scene, firefighters found nothing showing from […]
Market Street Road Closure (between Marketview Drive and Wilber Avenue)
In order to complete pavement repairs, Shaw Brothers Concrete Construction has closed Market Street between Marketview Drive and Wilber Avenue. The road closure began on Thursday, October 26 and is expected to be reopened at the end of the day on Monday, November 6, 2023.
Resource Fair
On October 26, 2023, The Equity and Engagement Department and Neighborhood Services Department collaborated on a resource fair for Champaign residence. This fair took place from 4:00pm-6:00pm, in the parking lot of the commercial area shared with Blueprint Partner, Y on the Fly. There were more than 3 dozen people in attendance, even in midst […]
Welcoming Week Partner Thank You Reception
On October 24, 2023 the New American Welcome Center (NAWC) held their Welcoming Week Partner Thank You Reception. This event allowed all of the participants of Welcoming Week to come together in community and celebrate the success of the week. Champaign Police Chief and staff from the Equity and Engagement Department were in attendance. From […]
News, Brews, and Beatz
On October 26, 2023, Tracy Parsons of the Equity and Engagement Department co-hosted News, Brews, and Beatz hosted by the Illinois Public Media. This installment discussed the health, wealth, and challenges of black owned businesses in Central Illinois. Special guests Matthew J. Simpson, of the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity and Tricia D. […]
Cline Symposium
On October 27, 2023, Tracy Parsons of the Equity and Engagement Department presented at the Cline Symposium hosted by the University of Illinois. The Cline Symposium is an annual event that address the campus community on topics of great public importance. This year’s topic was focused on Reducing Gun Violence in American Communities. Tracy had […]
Devonshire Drive Road Closure (between Robert Drive and Plymouth Drive)
In order to make pavement repairs, A&A Concrete will be closing Devonshire Drive between Robert Drive and Plymouth Drive. The work will begin on Monday, October 30, 2023, and the closure is expected to last one day, weather permitting. During the closure, through traffic will not be allowed, but access will be maintained for all […]