City of Champaign News

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.


Sadler Drive Road Closure (between Worcester Drive and Southwood Drive)

For an emergency infrastructure repair project, Feutz Contractors will patch pavement on Sadler Drive between Worcester Drive and Southwood 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 1817 Sadler Drive; the rest of the street will be […]


Mattis Avenue Lane Closure (between Paula Drive and Williamsburg Drive)

In order to complete new pavement construction at the intersection of Mattis Avenue and Hedge Road, Duce Construction will close a single lane of northbound traffic on Mattis Avenue between Paula Drive and Williamsburg Drive.  The lane closure will begin at 7 a.m. on Tuesday, November 4, 2025. All lanes will be opened to traffic […]


November 04, 2025 Regular Council Meeting

The City Council agenda for the November 04, 2025 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. […]


Stop Signs Deployed at the Bradley Avenue and Randolph Street Intersection

Stop signs have been deployed at the intersection of Bradley Avenue and Randolph Street after an accident damaged the traffic signal cabinet. The Public Works Traffic and Lighting Section is working with CS&L to assess the damage and complete necessary repairs. Until the traffic signals are operational again, the intersection will remain an all-way stop. […]