March 24, 2026 Special Regular Council Meeting and Post Council Study Session
The City Council agenda for the March 24, 2026 Special Regular Council Meeting and Post Council Study Session 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. Click here to download the March 24, […]
Arrest Made in Investigation into Feb. 18, 2026, Shooting Incident
A Champaign teenager has been arrested for his role in a February 2026 shooting incident. On Feb. 18, 2026, Champaign Police were dispatched at 10:53 p.m. following reports of gunfire heard on Stratford Drive. While responding to the reported location, a call came in from an injured victim, who was located in the 1600 block […]
Neighborhood Services Department Hosts Resource Exchange
The Neighborhood Services Department’s Neighborhood Relations Division (NRD) hosted the NRD Resource Exchange on Wednesday, March 18. Viktoria Ford from Friends of Geese shared information on humane management of the goose population. Attendees included members of various Homeowners Association (HOA) groups across the city, and one participant asked how to encourage geese to move away […]
Champaign Staff Attend Habitat for Humanity Home Dedication
On March 18th, staff from the Neighborhood Services Department attended a Habitat for Humanity home dedication on Hill Street. Rob Kowalski, Neighborhood Services Director, spoke on behalf of the HOME Consortium, which provided funding and support for the construction of the house. The lot for the new home was donated from the City of Champaign […]
March Community Coalition Meeting Highlights
The Champaign County Community Coalition held its monthly meeting, where local law enforcement shared recent crime trends and upcoming community engagement events. The I Am Helen Strong chapter of the Lupus Foundation of America shared an overview of the foundation’s overall goals regarding diagnosis, treatment, and access to services. They also announced their Lupus Awareness […]
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 916 Town Center Blvd. $351,000 3/17/26 Commercial Interior Renovations 510 Kenwood Rd. $2,971,588 3/18/26 Commercial New Multi Family 508 Kenwood Rd. $3,268,746 3/18/26 […]
Park Avenue Road Closure (between Willis Avenue and Prospect Avenue)
In order to perform a tree removal, Klismith Tree Service will close Park Avenue between Willis Avenue and Prospect Avenue. During the closure, through traffic will not be allowed; however, homeowner access will be maintained. The closure will begin on Friday, March 20, and end on Monday, March 23, 2026, weather permitting.
No City Council Meeting Scheduled for Tuesday, March 17, 2026
There is no City Council Meeting scheduled for Tuesday, March 17, 2026. Click here to download the March 17, 2026 No Meeting Notice
First Street Lane Closure (between Springfield Avenue and Healey Street)
In order to facilitate construction at 101 E. Springfield Avenue, University Group will close a northbound lane of First Street between Springfield Avenue and Healey Street. The closure will begin on Monday, March 16, and reopen on Friday, March 20, 2026, weather permitting. One lane of northbound traffic and one lane of southbound traffic will […]
Champaign Police Join Residents, City Staff at first Coffee with a Cop of 2026!
The Champaign Police Department kicked off its 2026 Coffee with a Cop series on Wednesday, March 11 at The Caffeine RX, 107 N. Walnut, in Downtown Champaign. Coffee with a Cop events provide opportunities for open dialogue between members of the community and the Champaign Police Department over a cup of coffee. The event was […]