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 today, Wednesday, February 18, through 6 p.m. and also Thursday, February 19, 2026, between the hours of 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. During the closure, through traffic will […]
Lane Closures near 309 S. First Street – Extended Date
In order to facilitate construction activity at 309 S. First Street, University Group has closed the following lanes: Northbound lane of Locust Street from Willow Street to Marshall Street Eastbound lane of Willow Street from Locust Street to First Street Westbound lane of Marshall Street from Locust Street to First Street The closures began December […]
February 17, 2026 Regular Council Meeting
The City Council agenda for the February 17, 2026 Regular Council Meeting 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. The meeting is open to the public and participation is welcome and encouraged. […]
Anthony Drive Road Closure (between Dobbins Drive and Dale Drive)
In order to complete pavement patching, White Construction and IDOT will close Anthony Drive between Dobbins Drive and Dale Drive. Both eastbound and westbound traffic will be detoured in the area. The closure will begin on Monday, February 16, 2026, and will reopen on Monday, February 23, 2026, weather permitting. During the closure, access will […]
Residential Fire – 200 Block E Washington St.
The Champaign Fire Department responded to a fire in a vacant single-family home in the 200 block of E Washington St., Thursday, February 12, 2026, at 2:23 a.m. Fire crews were able to quickly extinguish the fire. Firefighters responded to a report of a fire in this two-story home. Once on the scene, fire crews […]
Building Permit Issued
The Champaign Fire Department’s Building Safety Division recently issued the following building permit for a project with an estimated construction value of $250,000 or more. Address Value of Construction Date Issued Type Use 310 Chalmers St. $28,773,000 2/9/26 Commercial Office Space Expansion 2026 Total Construction Value: $ 33,389,145
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 on Thursday, February 12, 2026, between the hours of 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. During the closure, through traffic will not be allowed; however, access will be maintained […]
Broadmoor Drive Lane Closure (between Mattis Avenue and Lakeside Drive)
In order to complete pavement patching, Duce Construction will close the westbound lane of Broadmoor Drive between Mattis Avenue and Lakeside Drive. The closure will begin on Thursday, February 12, and will reopen on Monday, February 16, 2026. Eastbound traffic will remain open during the closure. Access to all local properties will be maintained; however, […]
Homicide Investigation – 800 Block of S. Mattis Avenue
Champaign Police were dispatched at 6:43 p.m. on February 9, 2026, to the 800 block of S. Mattis Avenue following a report of shots fired. As they arrived in the area, they quickly located a 17-year-old male victim from Champaign injured inside of a vehicle in a parking lot. The man had suffered multiple potentially […]
Request for Letters of Interest – Bradley Avenue Railroad Crossing Alternatives Analysis
The City of Champaign is accepting Letters of Interest for professional engineering services for the Bradley Avenue Railroad Crossing Alternatives Analysis. This effort will evaluate alternatives and develop a recommended engineering concept to improve the Bradley Avenue crossing of the Canadian National railroad tracks, addressing safety, mobility, and operational challenges while minimizing impacts to adjacent […]