October 21, 2025 Special Study Session
The City Council Agenda for the October 21, 2025 Special Study Session is now available online. This meeting will be held at the CityView Events & Meeting Center, Illinois Terminal 4th Floor, 45 East University Ave, Champaign, at 6:00pm. The meeting is open to the public. Click here to download the October 21, 2025 City […]
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 2403 Fields South Dr. $1,200,000 10/10/25 Commercial Shell 2401 Fields South Dr. $1,200,000 10/10/25 Commercial Chiropractic Office 2102 N. Prospect Dr. $399,391 10/15/25 […]
City Staffer Presents at NAGW Annual Conference
Systems Administrator Colleen Kilian (Information Technologies Department) represented the City of Champaign at the National Association of Government Web Professionals (NAGW) Annual Conference, held October 14–17, 2025, in Denver, Colorado. Colleen served as a panelist for “Making Accessibility Real: Challenges, Solutions, and Insights,” where she and other experts discussed practical strategies for improving digital accessibility […]
Champaign County Community Coalition
On October 8, 2025, the Champaign County Community Coalition held its monthly meeting at the Holiday Inn Conference Center from 3:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. During the meeting, representatives from local law enforcement agencies shared updates on recent criminal activity, upcoming community events they will be participating in, and provided information related to National Crime […]
Impact Outreach Worker Attends CUPHD Justice Coalition Documentary Screening
On October 11, Impact Outreach Worker Kellen Brown attended the Champaign-Urbana Public Health District’s (CUPHD) Justice Coalition event, which featured a screening of the PBS documentary Discovered Truth: A Healthcare Journey. The screening took place at the Independent Media Center and brought together a diverse group of community members and organizations dedicated to promoting health equity and justice. Local vendors and advocacy groups, […]
Prairie Street Road Closure (between White Street and Springfield Avenue)
In order to perform storm sewer repairs, Lanz Heating and Cooling, Inc. will be closing Prairie Street between White Street and Springfield Avenue. Work is scheduled to begin at 7 a.m. on Monday, October 20, and is planned to be completed and reopened to traffic on Tuesday, October 28, 2025, weather permitting.
New Episode of Champaign Spotlight Features Deputy City Manager Nancy Rabel
The latest episode of Champaign Spotlight features Deputy City Manager Nancy Rabel. Administrative Services Manager Jeff Hamilton spoke with Ms. Rabel, who shared her journey from attorney and City Administrator in her hometown of Canton, Illinois, to her current leadership role in the City Manager’s Office. She discusses her responsibilities helping several City departments, as […]
John Street Lane Closure (between James Street and Ridgeway Avenue)
In order to perform sewer lining activities, Hoerr Construction will intermittently close the eastbound lane of John Street between James Street and Ridgeway Avenue. The intermittent closure will occur on Thursday, October 16, 2025, between the hours of 7 a.m. and 5 p.m., weather permitting.
City of Champaign Represents at Global Human Rights Conference
Community Relations Manager Janel Gomez attended the 76th Annual Conference of the International Association of Official Human Rights Agencies (IAOHRA). The Conference highlighted important topics such as fair employment practices, housing discrimination, addressing hate, and exploring global human rights issues. There were sessions focused on diversity, equity, and inclusion leadership; enforcement of anti-discrimination ordinances; policy; […]
Russell Street Road Closure (between Springfield Avenue and Healey Street)
In order to perform storm sewer repairs, SNC Construction will be closing Russell Street between Springfield Avenue and Healey Street. Local traffic to private driveways and refuse pickup may access Russell Street from Springfield Avenue during this closure. Traffic on Healey Street and Springfield Avenue will remain open and unaffected by this project; however, minor […]