Temporary Viaduct Closure (Main Street Viaduct)
In order to safely facilitate construction activities, the Public Works Department will temporarily close the Main Street Viaduct beginning Wednesday, October 1, 2025. Pedestrians needing to cross between First Street and Chestnut Street/Main Street should utilize the sidewalk along University Avenue. Construction completion is tentatively scheduled for January 2026.
Neil Street Lane Closure (between Main Street and Park Avenue)
In order to complete an emergency water main repair, Illinois American Water has closed one southbound lane of Neil Street between Main Street and Park Avenue. The closure began on Monday, September 29, and will reopen on Friday, October 3, 2025, weather permitting. During the closure, southbound traffic will be reduced to one lane in […]
Fire Prevention Week 2025
This year’s Fire Prevention Week™ campaign, “Charge into Fire Safety™: Lithium-Ion Batteries in Your Home,” works to educate everyone about using these batteries safely. The campaign stresses how important it is to Buy, Charge, and Recycle safely when it comes to lithium-ion batteries. Most of the electronics we use in our homes every day — […]
Harvard Street Road Closure (between Prospect Avenue and Harris Avenue)
In order to complete a sanitary sewer repair at 707 Harvard Street, Lanz Underground will close Harvard Street between Prospect Avenue and Harris Avenue. The closure will begin on Monday, September 29, and will reopen on Monday, October 6, 2025, weather permitting. During the closure, Harvard Street will be closed to through traffic, but access […]
Clover Lane and Branch Road Lane Closures (at the intersection)
As part of the City’s 2025 Concrete Street Improvements Project, A&A Concrete will be closing one lane of Clover Lane and one lane of Branch Road at the intersection in order to repair pavement. The work will begin on Monday, September 29, 2025, and the closures are expected to last seven days, weather permitting.
Sumac Drive and Winchester Drive Lane Closures (at the intersection)
As part of the City’s 2025 Concrete Street Improvements Project, A&A Concrete will be closing one lane of Sumac Drive and one lane of Winchester Drive at the intersection in order to repair pavement. The work will begin on Monday, September 29, 2025, and the closures are expected to last seven days, weather permitting.
Equity and Engagement Visits Chicago Mayor’s Office of Community Safety
On September 19 and 20, 2025, the Community Safety and Justice Division, together with the SU Institute HEEAR along with members of our evaluation team, met with the Chicago Mayor’s Office of Community Safety. We spent two full days collaborating and sharing ideas on gun violence prevention, community violence interventions, and broader community safety and […]
Bloomington Road Temporary Lane Closures (between Prospect Avenue and Harris Avenue)
In order to perform routine storm sewer maintenance activities, National Power Rodding Corp. will be working on Bloomington Road, between Prospect Avenue and Harris Avenue. Temporary lane closures may cause delays, but no total road closures are planned. Work will occur between the hours of 4 a.m. and 7 a.m. daily beginning Monday, September 29. […]
America Recycles Day at Boneyard Creek – Saturday, October 25, 2025
Please join in on Saturday, October 25, 2025, from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. to pick up litter for America Recycles Day @ Boneyard Creek (Please note the new start time this year). This event will be hosted by City staff and members of Keep Champaign Beautiful. A free pizza lunch will be provided immediately […]
Neighborhood Services Staff Attend Site Visit at Bristol Senior Residences
On September 22nd, Neighborhood Services staff Rob Kowalski and Sarah Tate attended a site visit with the Illinois Housing Development Authority (IHDA) and their Next Generation Capacity Building Initiative (Next Gen) 2025 Cohort at Bristol Senior Residences. NextGen is a cohort of 15 emerging BIPOC developers across Illinois who want to gain knowledge about developing […]