Fifth Street Road Closure (between Chalmers Street and Armory Avenue)
In order to complete a sewer repair, SNC Construction will close Fifth Street between Chalmers Street and Armory Avenue. The closure will begin at 7 a.m. on Wednesday, January 7, and reopen by 4 p.m. on Monday, January 12, 2026, weather permitting.
Green Street Lane Closure (between Westlawn Avenue and Draper Avenue)
In order to repair a sanitary sewer lateral at 1509 W. Green Street, Northern Construction has closed the eastbound lane of Green Street between Westlawn Avenue and Draper Avenue. The closure began on Monday, January 5, and will reopen on Monday, January 12, 2026, weather permitting. During the closure, eastbound traffic will not be allowed […]
Residential Fire – Apricot Dr.
The Champaign Fire Department responded to a fire in a mobile home on Apricot Dr., Monday, January 5, 2026, at 12:50 a.m. Fire crews were able to quickly extinguish the fire. Firefighters responded to a report of a fully involved mobile home fire. Once on the scene, crews reported heavy smoke and fire showing. Both […]
Award Recipients Announced for 2026 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Countywide Celebration
The MLK Countywide Committee and the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Advocacy for Justice Committee are pleased to announce the names of those being honored at the 25th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Countywide Celebration on Sunday, January 18, 2026. Three community members will be honored with a prestigious award in recognition of their […]
January 6, 2026 Regular Council Meeting
The City Council agenda for the January 6, 2026 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. […]
Neil Street Lane Closure (between Bradley Avenue and Garwood Street)
In order to complete a sewer repair, SNC Construction will close a northbound lane of Neil Street between Bradley Avenue and Garwood Street. The closure will begin at 8 a.m. on Monday, January 5, and be completed by 4 p.m. on Friday, January 9, 2026, weather permitting.
Park Avenue Road Closure (between McKinley Avenue and Willis Avenue)
In order to complete a sanitary sewer repair at 1018 W. Park Avenue, 217 Inc. will close Park Avenue between McKinley Avenue and Willis Avenue. The closure will begin on Monday, January 5, and will reopen on Monday, January 12, 2026, weather permitting. During the closure, through traffic will not be allowed; however, access will […]
2025 Fall Yard Waste Collection
The City’s Fall Yard Waste Collection program was scheduled to run from October 13 through December 12, 2025, with every Champaign residence scheduled for four collection dates. After Thanksgiving, however, winter weather made an early appearance, requiring crews to shift focus to snow and ice control. After a couple of weather related delays, collections concluded on […]
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 902 Meijer Dr., Ste. 2 $352,881 12/29/2025 Commercial Tenant Fit Out 611 Crescent Dr. $804,148 12/22/2025 Commercial Multi Family Interior Renovations 401 S. […]
No City Council Meeting Scheduled for Tuesday, December 30, 2025
There is no City Council Meeting scheduled for Tuesday, December 30, 2025. Click here to download the December 30, 2025 No Meeting Notice