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 […]
Parade of Lights Downtown Road Closures
The Champaign City Partnership will be hosting the Annual Parade of Lights on Saturday, November 29, 2025, at 5 p.m. (new start time). To accommodate the parade route, the following streets will be closed to traffic beginning at 4 p.m. until after the parade is complete: • Neil Street between University Avenue and Columbia Street […]
December Parking Promotion in Downtown Champaign
To encourage residents and visitors to frequent Downtown Champaign businesses this Holiday season, the City of Champaign is offering up to two hours of free parking in the Hill Street Parking Deck from Monday, December 1, through Wednesday, December 31, 2025. Hourly visitors who park longer than two hours will receive a two-hour discount off […]
Call for Nominations for the 2026 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Countywide Celebration
The 25th Annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Countywide Celebration will be held on January 18, 2026. This meaningful event celebrates the legacy of Dr. King and the ongoing efforts of individuals and organizations in Champaign County who are embodying his vision of justice, equality, and service. The event is open to the public, […]
November 25, 2025 Regular Study Session Cancelled
The City Council Regular Study Session scheduled for Tuesday, November 25, 2025, has been cancelled. Click here to download the November 25, 2025 Cancellation Notice
First Street Lane Closure (between Logan Street and Marshall Street)
In order to complete a sanitary sewer installation at 309 S. First Street, University Group and Anderson Brothers 3 will close the southbound lane of First Street between Logan Street and Marshall Street. The closure will begin on Monday, November 24, and will reopen on Monday, December 1, 2025. During the closure, northbound traffic will […]
Champaign Police Encourage Drivers to Slow Down, Buckle Up for Thanksgiving Travel
Officers to Focus on Impaired and Unbuckled Drivers During Holiday Campaign The Champaign Police Department is partnering with the Illinois Department of Transportation, the Illinois State Police, and more than 200 local law enforcement agencies to focus on impaired and unbuckled drivers. Drivers can expect high-visibility enforcement throughout Illinois from November 21 through December 2, […]
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 101 W. University Ave. $783,780 11/14/25 Commercial Medical Office Remodel 1617 Peppermill Ln. $356,335 11/14/25 Residential New Single Family Dwelling 4544 Hogan Dr. […]