Community Members Urged to Assist in Providing Information Local law enforcement agencies are working together to investigate seven incidents related to the aggravated discharge of a firearm that have occurred in the Urbana-Champaign area since late Friday evening. Police agencies have identified these incidents as being related to two feuding groups, who have fired numerous…
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In order to replace a utility pole, Ameren Illinois will be closing one southbound lane of Prospect Avenue between Green Street and John Street. The lane closure will occur on Thursday, February 19, 2015 from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Southbound Prospect Avenue traffic will be reduced to one lane in the area.
In order to perform an emergency repair on a water main, Illinois American Water will close one southbound lane of Prospect Avenue between Hessel Blvd and Fairway Drive. The lane closure will begin on Monday, February 16, 2015 and will reopen on Thursday, February 19, 2015. Southbound traffic will be reduced to one lane in…
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The City Council agendas for the February 17, 2015 Regular Council Meeting and Post Council Study 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 and encouraged….
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The annual One Winter Night fundraising event in downtown Champaign, sponsored by CU at Home, was held from 5:30 – 9:00 pm on Friday, February 6. This year’s event included a new an educational component regarding homelessness. The Champaign City Building served as the educational space with several vendors set up in the atrium while various…
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The City of Champaign is in the process of planning the 2015-19 Consolidated Plan. The City seeks public input into the needs of the community and the programming offered. As of February 7, 2015, public input during neighborhood meetings is low but feedback from the homeless/social service providers is on target. Additional advertising with social…
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The Housing Authority of Champaign County (HACC) will be utilizing local municipal code requirements for tenant based voucher units in the Housing Choice Voucher Program effective July 1, 2015. This will be applicable to the City of Champaign, City of Urbana and Village of Rantoul. For the unincorporated areas, HACC will utilize the property maintenance codes…
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Usage: The HSPD experienced another year of usage growth, although the numbers tracked are not as high as 2013. This reduced number is related to a change in how the deck operates on the weekends. Entries and exits are tracked when tickets or electronic passes are used to raise the gates. On weekends parking is free,…
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In order to continue electric work, Ameren Illinois will be closing one southbound lane of Neil Street between Columbia Avenue and Washington Street. The lane closure will occur on Friday, February 13, 2015 from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Southbound Neil Street traffic will be reduced to one lane in the area.
