City of Champaign Participates in 15th Annual CU Pride Fest Parade and Fair
The City of Champaign was proud to take part in the 15th Annual CU Pride Fest, organized by Uniting Pride and held October 16-26. This year’s milestone celebration brought together community members from across the region for a week of events promoting unity, visibility, and inclusion. In preparation for the parade, City staff came together […]
City Elected Officials and Staff Attend NAACP Gala
On Saturday, October 25th, Deputy Mayor Will Kyles along with Council Members Kathy Shannon and Shauna Clayborn, joined Equity and Engagement Community Relations Manager Tracy Parsons, Justice Victim Advocate Angela Worthey, and members of the Champaign Police Department Command Staff for an inspiring event hosted by the NAACP, centered on “The Fierce Urgency of Now.” Keynote […]
Prospect Avenue Lane Closure Extended (Union Street to Healey Street)
In order to relocate a gas main, Ameren Illinois has closed one southbound lane of Prospect Avenue between Union Street and Healey Street. The closure began on Monday, October 13, and will reopen on Wednesday, November 5, 2025. During the closure, southbound traffic will be reduced to one lane in the area.
City Staff Scare up Safety, Engagement at Trunk or Treat Events
Employees from the Champaign Police Department, Champaign Fire Department, and the Equity & Engagement Department joined community groups from around Champaign for several trunk-or-treat events hosted between Friday, October 24 and Tuesday, October 28. These events promoted a fun, safe environment for children to enjoy the Halloween season and gather some candy. Departments provided candy […]
City of Champaign in Partnership with Acclivus Inc. Host Community Meetings for Street Outreach and Violence Interruption under the Community Gun Violence Reduction Blueprint
On Wednesday, October 29 and Thursday, October 30, 2025, community members are encouraged to attend meetings hosted by the City of Champaign and Acclivus Inc. These meetings will provide information on street outreach goals and objectives for Champaign, local hiring opportunities for street outreach and violence interruption, and provide an opportunity to meet and greet […]
Champaign Fire Department Thanks METCAD Telecommunicator for Job Well Done
Deputy Fire Chiefs Josh Jessup and Jason Rector made a trip to METCAD to congratulate Telecommunicator I Deanne Brazelton on how she handled a recent call for service. On October 12, 2025, around 4:10 p.m., METCAD began receiving multiple calls about an apartment building fire in Champaign. Brazelton answered several of these calls before taking […]
Prospect Avenue Lane Closure – Extended (Union St. to Healey St.)
In order to relocate a gas main, Ameren Illinois has closed one northbound lane of Prospect Avenue between Union Street and Healey Street. The closure began on Monday, October 13, and will reopen on Monday, November 3, 2025. During the closure, northbound traffic will be reduced to one lane in the area.
Prairie Street Road Closure – Extended
In order to perform storm sewer repairs, Lanz Heating and Cooling, Inc. closed Prairie Street between White Street and Springfield Avenue. Work began on Monday, October 20, and is now planned to be completed and reopened to traffic on Friday, October 31, 2025, weather permitting.
October 28, 2025 Regular Study Session
The City Council agenda for the October 28, 2025 Regular 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 participation is welcome and encouraged. […]
Meijer Drive Temporary Road Closure (west of Prospect Avenue)
For an emergency infrastructure repair project, A&A Concrete LLC will be patching pavement on Meijer Drive just west of the intersection of Prospect Avenue. This work will require a temporary road closure starting at 6:30 a.m. on Monday, October 27, until 3 p.m. on Wednesday, October 29, 2025.