The Mayor Feinen Podcast: Interview with Council Member Shauna Clayborn
Council Member Shauna Clayborn joins Mayor Feinen to talk about her first year representing District 3. A lifelong Champaign resident, she shares how her background in business and supplier diversity shapes her focus on supporting small businesses and connecting residents to resources. She also talks about what she heard while campaigning, how she’s staying […]
South Mattis Avenue Reconstruction (Windsor Road to Curtis Road)
On Monday, April 13, 2026 construction will begin on south Mattis Avenue from Windsor Road to Curtis Road. This work has been contracted to William Charles Construction, of Rockford, Illinois. The approximate $8.5M project is being funded by a combination of local funds and Federal Surface Transportation – Urban (STU) funds, administered by the Illinois […]
Apartment Fire – 700 Block S Third St.
The Champaign Fire Department responded to a fire in a large multi-family apartment building in the 700 block of S Third St., Saturday, March 28, 2026, at 11:41 p.m. Fire crews were able to quickly extinguish the fire. Firefighters responded to a report of a mattress on fire on the third floor of this apartment […]
Second Street Road Closure (between Gregory Drive and Armory Avenue)
In order to facilitate construction at 105 E. Armory Avenue, Sub 4 Construction will close Second Street between Gregory Drive and Armory Avenue. The closure will begin on Tuesday, March 31, and will reopen on Thursday, April 30, 2026, weather permitting. During the closure, through traffic will not be allowed. However, access to local properties […]
Kirby Avenue Lane Closure (between Oak Street and Neil Street)
In order to repair storm sewer and to complete associated pavement patching, A&R Services will close one westbound lane of Kirby Avenue between Oak Street and Neil Street. The closure will begin on Tuesday, March 31, and will reopen on Monday, April 6, 2026, weather permitting. During the closure, westbound traffic will be reduced to […]
City of Champaign Announces Alcohol Sale Restrictions in Anticipation of NCAA Basketball Tournament Celebration
As the Champaign-Urbana community continues to celebrate the University of Illinois’ success in the NCAA basketball tournament, Champaign Mayor Deborah Frank Feinen today issued an Emergency Order to promote the safety and welfare of the public by placing a few restrictions on alcohol sales this weekend. These changes are intended to reduce the possibility of […]
Neighborhood Services Staff and Board Member Attend the Feeding Champaign County Food Summit
Neighborhood Services staff Jennifer Carlson and Brittanie McMullen, and Neighborhood Services Advisory Board Member Richard Weibl, recently attended the Feeding Champaign County Food Summit, joining community partners to discuss strategies that improve food access and strengthen coordination across local organizations. The summit brings together leaders from across the food system to collaborate on solutions that […]
No City Council Meeting Scheduled for Tuesday, March 31, 2026
There is no City Council Meeting scheduled for Tuesday, March 31, 2026. Click here to download the March 31, 2026 No Meeting Notice
New Battery Recycling Law in Illinois
New Battery Recycling Law in Illinois Illinois is the 16th state to pass a law, the Portable and Medium-Format Battery Stewardship Act, which regulates the safe collection, recycling, and management of batteries, including those in everyday electronics like phones and laptop computers. The law requires companies that sell batteries or products with batteries to pay […]
Fox Drive Temporary Road Closure (from 1902 Fox Dr. to just north of Devonshire Drive)
As part of the 2026 Concrete Patching Project, A&A Concrete will patch pavement on portions of Fox Drive from 1902 Fox Drive to just north of Devonshire Drive. This work will require a temporary road closure starting Monday, March 30, at 7 a.m. until Friday, April 3, 2026, weather permitting.