Apartment Fire – 709 S. Mattis Ave.
The Champaign Fire Department responded to a fire in a multi-family apartment building at 709 S. Mattis Ave., Friday, June 23, 2023, at 5:42 p.m. Fire crews quickly extinguished this exterior fire. Firefighters responded to a report of a fire on a patio from an occupant of this two-story building. Once on the scene, fire […]
Apartment Fire – 11 E. Columbia Ave.
The Champaign Fire Department responded to a fire in a multi-family apartment building at 11 E. Columbia Ave., Friday, June 23, 2023, at 4:46 p.m. Fire crews worked to keep this fire contained to a single apartment unit. Firefighters responded to an automatic fire alarm at this five-story building. Once on the scene, fire crews […]
Van Doren Street Road Closure (between White Street and Springfield Avenue)
In order to construct a sanitary sewer extension, Duce Construction will close Van Doren Street between White Street and Springfield Avenue, including the intersection of White Street and Van Doren Street. Work is scheduled to begin at 7 a.m. on Monday, June 26 and is planned to be completed and reopened to traffic by 4 […]
i3 Broadband Fiberoptic Construction Project – Crescent/Mattis/John/Sangamon
The City of Champaign shares the following information on behalf of i3 Broadband: i3 Broadband will begin installation of fiberoptic utility in an area between Crescent and Mattis (from west to east) and between John and Sangamon (from north to south). The construction process will continue for 6-8 weeks from first seeing utility flags to […]
June 27, 2023 Regular Study Session
The City Council agenda for the June 27, 2023 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. […]
Campus-Community Compact
On June 21, 2023 was the launch of the Campus-Community Compact to Accelerate Social Justice (Compact) Convening. In response to Chancellor Jones’ Call-To-Action against racism and social injustice in July 2020, the Community Action and Public Engagement (CAPE) Committee established the Compact, comprised of a diverse group of leaders from both the campus and the […]
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 212 E Green St $1,575,000 06/15/23 Alteration Multi Family – roof repairs 201 W Kenyon Rd $1,010,149 06/15/23 Alteration Rooftop solar […]
City of Champaign Invites Public Input on City Council Redistricting Process
Engage Champaign Website Created to Enhance Public Engagement Opportunities As a result of population growth captured in the 2020 U.S. Census, the Champaign City Council is considering adjusting the boundaries of the City Council Districts in order to balance the city’s population across the five districts. Members of the public are invited to participate in […]
Neil Street Lane Closure (between Church Street and Park Avenue)
In order to complete a water line installation at 205 N Neil Street, Mid-Illinois Concrete will close one southbound lane of Neil Street between Church Street and Park Avenue. The closure will begin on Monday, June 26, and will reopen on Monday, July 3, 2023, weather permitting. Southbound traffic will be reduced to one lane […]
Champaign Police Announce Program to Combat Social Media Trend
Steering Wheel Lock Giveaway Set for June 24 Champaign Police are announcing an opportunity for residents to secure their vehicles against an ongoing social media trend. Through a partnership with Hyundai Motors, Champaign Police will provide free steering wheel locks to Hyundai and Kia vehicle owners. The locks will be provided on Saturday, June 24, […]