August 1, 2023 Regular Council Meeting
The City Council agenda for the August 1, 2023 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. […]
City staff, Officials attend Annual Crime Stoppers Meeting
Staff from Champaign Police and the Equity and Engagement Department attended the Crime Stoppers annual meeting and luncheon on Thursday, July 28th. Mayor Feinen and Deputy Mayor Kyles were also in attendance. At the meeting, Crime Stoppers shared updates on their program, which is partially funded by the City of Champaign through the Community Gun […]
Locust Street Road Closure (between Green Street and John Street)
In order to install new water service at 46 E. John, Illinois American Water, Fairlawn Real Estate, and Duce Construction will close Locust Street between Green Street and John Street. The closure will begin on Friday, July 28, and reopen on Friday, August 4, 2023. During the closure, through traffic will not be allowed, but […]
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 111 E Healey $546,000 07/19/23 Alteration Apartment Remodel 601 S First, Ste 102 $810,000 07/19/23 Alteration Restaurant 2023 Overall […]
Mattis Avenue Lane Closure – REVISED
In order to complete gas main installation along South Mattis Avenue, KS Energy will close a southbound lane of Mattis Avenue between Branch Drive and Windsor Road. The lane closure began on Tuesday, July 25, and end on Friday, August 4, 2023, at the end of the day.
Mattis Avenue Lane Closure (between Windsor Road and Kenny Avenue)
In order to complete gas main installation along South Mattis Avenue, KS Energy will close a northbound lane of Mattis Avenue between Windsor Road and Kenny Avenue. The lane closure will begin on Tuesday, July 25, and end on Thursday, July 27, 2023, at the end of the day.
Arrest Made in July 13, 2023, Homicide Investigation
A Champaign man has been arrested following an investigation into a homicide on S. State Street. Champaign Police were dispatched at 7:39 p.m. on July 13, 2023, to the 1700 block of S. State Street for a report of a shooting with injuries. Upon arrival, officers found 20-year-old Jahiem Law from Champaign with a potentially […]
Arrest Made in Two Recent Bank Robberies
A Champaign man has been arrested following an investigation into two recent bank robberies in Champaign. Champaign Police were dispatched at 1:46 p.m. on June 5, 2023, to the 1600 block of W. Springfield Avenue for a report of a Bank Robbery. Additionally, Champaign Police were dispatched at 2:48 p.m. on July 18, 2023, to […]
Walnut Street Lane Closure (between Bailey Street and Taylor Street)
In order to perform storm sewer lining, Hoerr Construction will be closing the right lane of northbound Walnut Street from Bailey Street to Taylor Street. Also, during this time, westbound University Avenue will be reduced to a single lane at the intersection with Walnut Street. All traffic routes will remain open, however, with reduced lanes […]
University Avenue Lane Closure (between First Street and Chester Street)
In order to perform storm sewer lining, Hoerr Construction will be closing the right lane of westbound University between First Street and Chester Street. During this time, University Avenue westbound will be reduced to a single lane thru a short construction work zone. Chester Street will also be reduced lane widths thru a work zone […]