Garden Hills Phase 3 Project (Paula Drive Full Closure at Mattis Avenue)
Garden Hills Phase 3 Project (Paula Drive Full Closure at Mattis Avenue) CHAMPAIGN – Starting Friday, February 27, 2026, Paula Drive will be closed to vehicular traffic at the intersection of Paula Drive and Mattis Avenue. There will also be a lane closure along Mattis Avenue to facilitate construction on the east lane of the […]
2026 Spring Yard Waste Collection
The City of Champaign’s 2026 Spring Yard Waste Collection has been scheduled. The Orange Zone and Blue Zone will each have one collection in April and one collection in May. • All residences in the Orange Zone should put materials out by 6 a.m. on Monday, April 13, and Monday, May 11, 2026. • All […]
Mayor Feinen Podcast: Council Member Bob Pollett Reflects on His First Year
In the latest episode of the Mayor Feinen Podcast, Mayor Feinen sits down with District 2 Council Member Bob Pollett to talk about his first year on the Champaign City Council. Pollett began serving in May 2025 and said one of the biggest surprises has been learning how much happens behind the scenes in City government. From Public Works […]
February Community Coalition Meeting Highlights: Safety Updates, Youth Jobs, Outreach Programs, and Upcoming Awareness Event
On February 12, 2026, the Champaign County Community Coalition held its monthly meeting at the Holiday Inn Conference Center from 3:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. During the meeting, representatives from local law enforcement agencies provided updates on recent criminal activity and shared information about upcoming community events in which they will be participating. The Youth Employment […]
Council and Staff Tour New C-U At Home Shelter
City Council members and staff recently toured the new C-U at Home shelter site at 1207 S. Mattis. The facility is expected to begin serving individuals later this month and will add 26 new shelter beds to support community members in need. The City invested $408,000 in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds for critical […]
February 24, 2026 Regular Study Session
The City Council agenda for the February 24, 2026 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. […]
Residents Alerted to Misleading Home Warranty Mail Solicitations
The City of Champaign has become aware of a mailer some residents have received that appears to be a home warranty notice from the City of Champaign. The City of Champaign is not responsible for the mailer and does not provide home warranty services. The mailer, which is printed partly in Spanish, claims the recipient’s […]
Fifth Street Road Closures (between Springfield Avenue and Healey Street)
In order to complete material delivery at 502 S. Fifth Street, University Group will close Fifth Street between Springfield Avenue and Healey Street. The closures will occur between the hours of 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. on the following dates: • Monday, February 23, 2026 • Wednesday, February 25, 2026 During the closure, through traffic […]
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 2223 S. Neil St. $423,378 2/11/26 Commercial Interior Renovations 522 Kenwood Rd. $1,199,000 2/17/26 Commercial New Clubhouse Building 520 Kenwood Rd. $3,268,746 2/17/26 […]
Shooting with Injuries – 900 Block of Stratford Drive
Champaign Police were dispatched to the area near the 1000 block of Stratford Drive at 10:53 p.m. on Feb. 18, 2026, following reports of gunfire heard in the area. While responding to the reported location, a call came in from an injured victim, who was located in the 1600 block of Sangamon Drive in Champaign. […]