Building Permit Issued
The Champaign Fire Department’s Building Safety Division recently issued the following building permit for a project with an estimated construction value of $250,000 or more. Address Value of Construction Date Issued Type Use 2037 S. Neil St. $1,229,477 12/9/2025 Commercial Restaurant Remodel 2025 Year-end Construction Value: $ 264,006,684
Additional Fall Yard Waste Collection Delay
Champaign Public Works has been working throughout the Orange and Blue Zones to pick up collected yard waste. Due to the forecasted snowfall on Thursday afternoon, in order to prepare trucks and equipment Orange Zones 4 and 5 will be postponed until Snow and Ice Activities are complete. Completed – Orange Zones 1, 2, 3 […]
Fifth Street Road Closure (between Springfield Avenue and Healey Street)
In order to complete a concrete pour at 502 S. Fifth Street, University Group will close Fifth Street between Springfield Avenue and Healey Street. The closure will occur on Thursday, December 11, 2025, between the hours of 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. During the closure, through traffic will not be allowed; however, access will be […]
Chalmers Street Lane Closure (between Fifth Street and Sixth Street)
In order to complete an emergency sewer repair, SNC Construction has closed the westbound lane of Chalmers Street between Fifth and Sixth Street to through traffic. The eastbound lane of Chalmers will remain open. This repair is expected to be completed by 3 p.m. on Friday, December 12, 2025, weather permitting.
Fifth Street Road Closure (between Daniel Street and Chalmers Street)
In order to complete an emergency sewer repair, SNC Construction has closed Fifth Street between Daniel Street and Chalmers Street. Access will be maintained to all properties, but the road will be closed to through traffic. This repair is expected to be completed by 3 p.m. on Friday, December 12, 2025, weather permitting.
Fifth Street Road Closure (between Springfield Avenue and Healey Street)
In order to complete a concrete pour at 502 S. Fifth Street, University Group will close Fifth Street between Springfield Avenue and Healey Street. The closure will occur on Tuesday, December 9, 2025, between the hours of 7 a.m. and 6 p.m., weather permitting. During the closure, through traffic will not be allowed. Access will […]
Champaign Police Release Results from Thanksgiving Traffic Enforcement Campaign
The Champaign Police Department conducted a traffic safety campaign to ensure that everyone traveled safely around the Thanksgiving holiday. The enforcement effort ran from November 21 through December 2, 2025. It was conducted by Champaign Police in partnership with the Illinois Department of Transportation, the Illinois State Police, and more than 200 local law enforcement […]
December 09, 2025 Regular Study Session
The City Council agenda for the December 09, 2025 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. […]
Holiday Tree Collection
The City of Champaign’s Holiday Tree Collection Program collection date has been set as Monday, January 12, 2026. This free collection program is available to all residential properties within the City’s corporate limits. • City residents must place their tree within four feet of the curb by 6 a.m. on Monday, January 12, 2026, for […]
Kirby Avenue Lane Closure (between Scottsdale Drive and Kenwood Road)
In order to complete water service installation at 2410 W. Kirby Avenue, Lanz Heating & Cooling, Inc. will close one westbound lane of Kirby Avenue between Scottsdale Drive and Kenwood Road. The closure will begin on Monday, December 8, and will reopen on Wednesday, December 10, 2025, weather permitting. During the closure, westbound traffic will […]