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. […]
University Avenue Road Closure (between Chestnut Street and Market Street)
In order to perform a storm sewer repair, SNC Construction will be closing both westbound lanes of University Avenue between Chestnut Street and Market Street. • All westbound University Avenue traffic will merge into a single lane and follow a marked detour through downtown, rejoining University Avenue at its intersection with Neil Street. • Eastbound […]
Residential Fire – 1300 Block Williamsburg Dr.
The Champaign Fire Department responded to a fire in a single-family home in the 1300 block of Williamsburg Dr., Monday, November 10, 2025, at 10:01 p.m. Fire crews were able to quickly extinguish the fire. Firefighters responded to a report from an occupant, awoken by the smoke alarm, of a fire outside this single-story home. […]
Ashland Park HOA Holds Neighborhood Cleanup Event
On November 8, 2025, the Ashland Park HOA held a neighborhood cleanup event to remove litter and debris from their north Pond at Olympian Drive and Prospect Ave. Litter sticks, buckets and gloves were borrowed from the Neighborhood Relations Division Engagement Trailer. Several neighbors volunteered their time to collect 12 bags of litter from the […]
Sidewalk Snow Removal Ordinance Activation 11/10/25
November 10, 2025 Sidewalk Snow Removal Ordinance Activation The Public Works Director has declared that the sidewalk snow and ice removal requirement in the Downtown, Midtown, and Campustown areas is in effect. Records indicate that Champaign received at least two (2) inches of snow during the overnight snow fall. In order to make the sidewalks […]
November 11, 2025 Regular Study Session Cancelled
The City Council Regular Study Session scheduled for Tuesday, November 11, 2025, has been cancelled. Click here to download the November 11, 2025 Cancellation Notice
MLK Jr. Scholarship Presentation at Central High
On November 4th, Mikal Washington, Community Relations Specialist from the Equity and Engagement Department, visited Central High School to speak with students about the Martin Luther King Jr. Advocacy for Justice Scholarship. During the visit, City staff shared information about the scholarship’s purpose—to support high school students committed to pursuing higher education and continuing Dr. […]