City Hosts Enforcement Education and Resource Fair at Providence at Thornberry
On August 17, 2023, staff from the Equity and Engagement, Neighborhood Services, Police, and Fire Departments partnered to host an Enforcement Education and Resource Fair for neighbors of Providence at Thornberry. The resource fair was held as part of a coordinated response to neighborhood concerns and issues reported to the City. Approximately 150 Providence neighbors […]
Turnberry Ridge HOA Annual Meeting
On Thursday, August 17, 2023, the Turnberry Ridge HOA held their annual HOA meeting. Per the group’s request, Police were in attendance to share crime data updates and address the neighbors’ safety concerns. The Neighborhood Ambassadors were in attendance to offer an overview of their work in support of neighborhood groups. Registered neighborhood groups are […]
Daniel Street Road Closure (between Fifth Street and Sixth Street)
In order to place a crane and complete an elevator shaft installation at 812 S. Fifth Street (University of Illinois Parking Garage C10), Duce Construction will close Daniel Street between Fifth Street and Sixth Street. The closure will begin on Monday, August 21, and will reopen on Friday, September 1, 2023. During the closure, through […]
White Street Road Closure (between Willis Avenue and Prospect Avenue)
In order to repair sanitary sewer service at 916 W. White Street, Fred’s Plumbing will close White Street between Willis Avenue and Prospect Avenue. The closure will begin on Monday, August 21, and will reopen on Monday, August 28, 2023. During the closure, through traffic will not be allowed, but access will be maintained to […]
Building Permits Issued
The Champaign Fire Department’s Building Safety Division recently issued the following building permits for projects with an estimated construction value of $250,000 or more. Address Value of Construction Date Issued Type Use 506 Stoughton $408,000 08/14/23 Alteration Multi-Family 905 W Anthony $3,500,000 08/15/23 Alteration Hotel Remodel 1901 Fox Dr $453,179 08/16/23 Alteration Remodel […]
CU Days 2023!
On August 12, 2023, the Equity and Engagement Department participated in CU Days at Douglas Park by distributing school supplies, City information, and engaging with residents to inform them of upcoming City events. This could not have been accomplished alone; the Champaign Police Department, Champaign Fire Department, Neighborhood Services Department, METCAD, Human Resources, Public Works, […]
Innovation and Self-Determination Webinar
On August 16, 2023, the Equity and Engagement Department participated in Innovation and Self Determination: Creative Programs to Spur Black Business Development in Your Community. This webinar hosted by Matthew Simpson of the Illinois Office of Minority Economic Empowerment, was an opportunity for community leaders to share creative initiatives that have worked and been implemented […]
2023 Concrete Street Improvements Project
As part of the City’s 2023 Concrete Street Improvements Project, the pavement on Mullikin Drive from Windsor Road to Copper Ridge Road will be reconstructed. A and R Services is the contractor for the City of Champaign. Beginning Friday, August 18, 2023, the northbound lane of Mullikin Drive will be closed from Villa Drive to […]
Mattis Avenue Lane Closure
In order to perform storm sewer repairs, SNC Construction will be closing the right lane of northbound Mattis Avenue at Hedge Road. Northbound Mattis Avenue traffic will be merged into a single lane through a short work zone. Hedge Road traffic will be unaffected by this project. Work is scheduled to begin at 7 a.m. […]
Champaign Police Help Prepare Students for School
As we prepare for the school year, the Champaign Police Department has joined several area school supply events to ensure that Champaign students have everything they need to get underway. From July 11 to August 7, 2023, CPD hosted a collection box for the Y on the Fly Backpack Collection Drive. During this four-week drive, […]