Sidewalk Snow Removal Activation 12/02/25
The Public Works Director has declared that the sidewalk snow and ice removal requirement in the Downtown, Midtown, and Campustown areas is in effect. Records indicate that Champaign has received at least two (2) inches of snow during Monday evening and overnight snowfall. To make the sidewalks safer for pedestrians, City Ordinance requires sidewalks to […]
Yard Waste Collection Delayed Due to Snow & Ice Activities
The last two weeks of yard waste collection, scheduled to begin on Monday, December 1 will be delayed until Public Works has completed addressing snow and ice activities. Our area received approximately 8″ of snow on Saturday. While City crews have addressed most primary routes, there is still additional work to do. Additionally, current forecasts […]
Residential Fire – 2100 Block Sumac Dr.
The Champaign Fire Department responded to a fire in a single-family home in the 2100 block of Sumac Dr., Saturday, November 29, 2025, at 10:10 p.m. Fire crews were able to quickly extinguish the fire. Firefighters responded to a report of the roof of this single-story home on fire. Once on the scene, crews reported […]
Residential Fire – 200 Block N Fourth St.
The Champaign Fire Department responded to a fire in a vacant single-family home and detached garage in the 200 block of N Fourth St., Saturday, November 29, 2025, at 3:44 p.m. Fire crews worked to extinguish this growing fire. Firefighters responded to multiple reports of a fire in this single-story home. Once on the scene, […]
Sidewalk Snow Removal Ordinance Activation
Sidewalk Snow Removal Ordinance Activation The Public Works Director has declared that the sidewalk snow and ice removal requirement in the Downtown, Midtown, and Campustown areas is in effect. Records indicate that Champaign has received at least two (2) inches of snow during today’s snowfall. To make the sidewalks safer for pedestrians, City Ordinance requires […]
Arrest Made in November 19 Fire at Champaign Church
A Champaign man has been arrested for his involvement in a fire that caused thousands of dollars in damage to a Champaign church. On November 19, 2025, at 12:28 p.m., personnel with the Champaign Police and Fire Departments were called to a church in the 1600 block of Bloomington Road following a report of a […]
Bradley Avenue Lane Closure (between Fifth Street and Sixth Street)
In order to perform a storm sewer repair, SNC Construction will be closing one eastbound lane of Bradley Avenue between Fifth Street and Sixth Street. • All eastbound Bradley Avenue traffic will merge into a single lane through a short construction work zone. • Westbound University Avenue traffic will not be affected by this closure. […]
December 02, 2025 Regular Council Meeting
The City Council agenda for the December 02, 2025 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. […]
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 2302 Fox Dr. $1,735,908 11/21/25 Commercial Church Remodel 201 E Green St. $7,776,842 11/24/25 Commercial Footing and Foundation for NEW MFD […]
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 Tuesday, December 2, and will reopen on Thursday, December 4, 2025, weather permitting. During the closure, westbound traffic will […]