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
Request for Letters of Interest – Architectural Services for City of Champaign Facility Projects
The City of Champaign (City) is requesting Letters of Interest to provide professional architectural services to support City facility projects. The City intends to use a qualification-based selection process for the procurement of these services (City Administrative Policy 2.08). This selection is for three (3) years of service, starting in the first quarter of 2026 […]
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. […]
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 2000 N Neil St., Unit 240 $318,802 10/30/2025 Commercial Mall Jewelry Store 4510 Hogan Dr. $285,000 10/31/2025 Residential New Single Family Dwelling 4512 […]
Tyler Funk Appointed Champaign’s Next Fire Chief
City Manager Joan Walls announced today that she has appointed Tyler Funk to serve as the City of Champaign’s next Fire Chief effective November 19, 2025. Funk has served as the City’s Interim Fire Chief since July 2025. Prior to that, Funk served the Champaign Fire Department for 26 years, rising to the rank of […]
Second Street Road Closure (between Armory Avenue and Gregory Drive)
In order to complete crane placement and material delivery at 105 E. Armory Avenue, Sub 4 Construction will close Second Street between Armory Avenue and Gregory Drive. The closure begins today, November 5, and will reopen on Friday, November 7, 2025, weather permitting. During the closure, Second Street will be closed to through traffic, but […]
Louisiana Avenue Road Closure (between Harris Avenue and Elm Street)
In order to complete a sanitary sewer repair at 505 Louisiana Avenue, Berg Tanks will close Louisiana Avenue between Harris Avenue and Elm Street. The closure began today, November 4, and will reopen on Monday, November 10, 2025, weather permitting. During the closure, Louisiana Avenue will be closed to through traffic, but access will be […]
Clover Lane Road Closure (between Sumac Drive and Bittersweet Drive)
In order to complete an emergency infrastructure repair project, Feutz Contractors will patch pavement on Clover Lane between Sumac Drive and Bittersweet Drive. This work will require a temporary road closure starting Wednesday, November 5, at 7 a.m., until Monday, November 10, 2025. The closure will be near 2310 Clover Lane; the rest of the […]
Worthington Drive Road Closure (east of Lakeview Drive intersection)
In order to complete an emergency infrastructure repair project, Feutz Contractors will patch pavement on Worthington Drive just east of the Lakeview Drive intersection. This work will require a temporary road closure starting Wednesday, November 5, at 7 a.m. until Monday, November 10, 2025.