Sixth Street Lane Closure (between Stoughton Street and Springfield Avenue)
In order to complete sanitary and storm sewer installations at 401 S. Wright Street, Lanz Plumbing, Heating, and Cooling, Inc. will close one southbound lane of Sixth Street between Stoughton Street and Springfield Avenue. The closure will begin on Monday, March 2, and end on Friday, March 27, 2026, weather permitting. During the closure, southbound […]
City Hosts Community Gun Violence Response Meeting
On February 19, the Community Safety and Justice Division hosted a Community Gun Violence Response Meeting at Centennial High School. The meeting brought together community residents, Blueprint Partners, City Manager Joan Walls, Deputy City Manager Christopher Walton, Mayor Debroah Feinen, Council Members Shauna Clayborn, Matthew Gladney, Vanna Pianfetti, Bob Pollett, Kathy Shannon, and other City […]
Elementary Students Encouraged to “Protect Their Dream”
On February 26, Community Relations Manager Tracy Parsons, alongside author Dr. Gilo Kwesi Logan, visited Leal Elementary and Kenwood Elementary Schools to discuss Dr. Logan’s book, Protecting a Dream. Through messages of accountability, perseverance, and personal responsibility, students engaged with the themes of the book and were encouraged to reflect on their own goals, choices, […]
Prospect Avenue Lane Closure (between Baytowne Drive and Marketview Drive)
In order to complete sidewalk removal and replacement adjacent to 2029 N. Prospect, Mid Illinois Concrete will close one southbound lane of Prospect Avenue between Baytowne Drive and Marketview Drive. The closure will occur between the hours of 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. starting Monday, March 2, and ending Saturday, March 7, 2026, weather permitting. […]
Mayor Feinen Podcast: From Snowstorms to Street Repairs – a Conversation with Public Works Director Terry Lusby Jr.
Public Works touches almost every part of daily life in Champaign, and this episode of the Mayor Feinen Podcast gives a closer look at the people behind that work. Mayor Deborah Frank Feinen talks with Public Works Director Terry Lusby Jr., who leads a department of about 110 employees across engineering, operations, and administration. He […]
Staff Attend UIUC Housing Fair
Staff from the Neighborhood Services Department attended the UIUC Housing Fair to promote the Housing Needs Analysis and Strategy survey and share information on how to request a tenant inspection. Staff discussed the initial findings of the Housing Needs Analysis and Strategy with students and had conversations about their housing concerns. Visit engagechampaign.org for more […]
Neighborhood Services Department Hosts Resource Exchange
The Neighborhood Services Department’s Neighborhood Relations Division hosted a Resource Exchange on February 21, 2026 at Champaign Fire Station 1. Public Works staff presented information on detention pond maintenance and available City programs, credits, and incentives to assist. They also shared information on the various State-level organizations that provide resources on best practices for detention […]
Residential Fire – 1500 Block of Honeysuckle Lane
The Champaign Fire Department responded to a fire in a single-family home in the 1500 block of Honeysuckle Lane, Wednesday, February 25, 2026, at 11:50 a.m. Fire crews were able to keep the fire from extending to adjacent homes. Firefighters responded to a report of a fire in this single-story residence. Once on the scene, […]
Kirby Avenue Lane Closure (at the intersection of Prospect Avenue)
In order to make foundation repairs to the traffic signal mast arm, Champaign Signal and Lighting will close an eastbound lane of Kirby Avenue at the intersection of Prospect Avenue. The closure is scheduled for Thursday, February 26, 2026, from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Fifth Street Road Closure (between Springfield Avenue and Healey Street)
In order to complete material delivery at 502 S. Fifth Street, University Group will close Fifth Street between Springfield Avenue and Healey Street. The closure will occur between the hours of 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. on Friday, February 27, 2026. During the closure, through traffic will not be allowed; however, access will be maintained […]