Neighborhood Code Compliance received a referral from the Public Works Department regarding raw sewage in a residential front yard. Kim Burnett, Property Maintenance Inspector, investigated and observed sewage coming up from ground creating a pool in the yard. The inspector immediately posted the property with a Notice to Abate and went through the procedures to…
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The GED just became more challenging—and is now offered only online. Students can prepare for the new exam using a free online GED test practice tool available through Champaign’s Public Library website. Library cardholders can access Peterson’s Prep for the GED® from any computer where two full-length practice tests are available in English and Spanish….
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The following commercial permits were issued this week. Each permit has an estimated cost of construction of $300,000 or more. Address Cost of Construction Date Issued Owner or Developer / Business 2006 N. Prospect $1,865,000.00 02/07/14 Thompson Thrift/Gander Mountain 314 E. Clark …
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C-U Bike to Work Day, one of several local events celebrating National Bike Month, has been set for May 16th, 2014. The City of Champaign was well represented at last year’s Bike to Work Day: 21 employees checked in at the downtown station, while 19 checked in at the Public Works station. The downtown station…
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The latest episode of Champaign Connection debuted February 1st and runs through the end of March. This episode covers a variety of interesting topics which include: Lacey Rains Lowe, City Planner, discusses the recent changes that allow Champaign residents to raise chickens in their own backyards. Find out why the change was made and what…
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Two Arrested in Connection with Armed Robberies (600 block of E. White Street) Champaign police have arrested two people in connection with two armed robberies that occurred in the 600 block of E. White Street on February 9, 2014. At 6:18 PM, Officers received information that a man and woman were robbed at gunpoint by…
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The City Council agendas for the February 11, 2014 Special Regular Meeting, Regular Study Session, & Closed Session are now available online. This meeting will be held in the City Council Chambers of the City Building, 102 N. Neil St in Champaign, at 7:00pm. The meeting is open to the public and participation is welcome…
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FOURTH STREET LANE CLOSURE Champaign – Due to a water main break at the intersection of Fourth Street and Springfield Avenue, the northbound lane of Fourth Street will be closed beginning at 5:15 p.m. on Thursday, February 6, 2014. Northbound traffic will be rerouted to Third Street via Healey Street. This lane will reopen once…
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SIDEWALK SNOW REMOVAL As of 12:00 p.m. Thursday, February 6, 2014, the Public Works Director has declared that the sidewalk snow and ice removal requirement in the Downtown and Campustown areas is in effect. Due to the winter storm, snow has accumulated to 2 inches or more on sidewalks. In order to make the sidewalks…
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Parking Meter Collections During Snow Cleanup Champaign – Residents and visitors to the downtown and campus areas may encounter parking meters that read ‘fail’ over the next few days. The reason for this is that parking meters may malfunction when they become full and cannot accept additional coins. During extreme weather, staff that perform parking…
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