Commercial Fire – 1600 Block of Bloomington Rd.
The Champaign Fire Department responded to a fire in a church in the 1600 block of Bloomington Rd., Wednesday, November 19, 2025, at 12:28 p.m. Fire crews from both the Champaign and Urbana Fire Departments worked to extinguish this fire. Firefighters responded to multiple reports of a fire in the church called in by those […]
Springfield Avenue (IL Route 10) Lane Closure (between Duncan Road and Ginger Bend Drive)
In order to complete an emergency rail repair, Canadian National has closed the eastbound lane of Springfield Avenue between Duncan Road and Ginger Bend Drive. The lane will reopen by 5 p.m. today, Wednesday, November 19, 2025. During the closure, eastbound traffic will be detoured; however, westbound traffic will remain open. Access will be maintained […]
University Avenue and Randolph Street Lane Closures
In order to clean windows at 100 W. University Avenue, Clean-Way Window Cleaning will close the following lanes of traffic: Tuesday, November 25, 2025 – A westbound lane of University Avenue between Randolph Street and Neil Street will be closed. During the closure from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., westbound traffic will be reduced to […]
City of Champaign Earns Perfect Score on Municipal Equality Index
(Updated November 19, 2025 to correct post title) The City of Champaign has once again achieved the highest possible score on the Human Rights Campaign’s 2025 Municipal Equality Index, reflecting the City’s long-standing commitment to fostering an inclusive and welcoming community. This recognition marks the fourteenth consecutive year that the Human Rights Campaign Foundation has […]
Champaign Police Investigating Two Overnight Shooting Incidents
Champaign Police are investigating two shooting incidents, including one homicide and one shooting with injuries, that occurred in the overnight hours of November 16 and 17, 2025. These incidents are being investigated separately, as Investigators have no indication at this time that they are related. Homicide Investigation – 3700 Block of Colleen Drive Champaign Police […]
Neighborhood Services Hosts Reception for Registered Neighborhood Group Leaders
On Thursday, November 13, 2025, the Neighborhood Services Department-Neighborhood relations Division hosted a Neighborhood Leaders Reception in appreciation of the various engagement activities completed by neighborhood leaders and volunteers. Neighborhood-based engagement activities increased by 42% over last year, with 50 total engagement events in 2025 versus 35 in 2024. The largest increase was in neighborhood-based […]
Prospect Avenue Lane Closures (at the intersection of Vine Street)
In order to perform an emergency water main repair, Illinois American Water Company has closed both lanes of northbound traffic on Prospect Avenue at the intersection of Vine Street. One lane in each direction will remain open during this repair. The work is planned to be completed and reopened to traffic on Thursday, November 20, […]
November 18, 2025 Regular Council Meeting and Post Council Study Session
The City Council agenda for the November 18, 2025 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. The meeting is open to the public and […]
Notice of Proposed Property Tax Levy Increase for the City of Champaign, Illinois
I. A public hearing to approve a proposed property tax levy increase for the City of Champaign for 2025 will be held on December 16, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. at the City of Champaign Council Chambers, 102 N. Neil Street, Champaign, IL 61820. Any person desiring to appear at the public hearing and present testimony […]
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 512 W Clark St. $1,100,000 11/9/2025 Commercial New Multi Family Dwelling 310 Chalmers St. $950,000 11/12/2025 Commercial Footing and Foundation 4536 Hogan Dr. […]