Homicide Investigation – 600 Block of West Bradley Avenue
The Champaign Police Department has made an arrest related to an early morning homicide investigation. Champaign Police were dispatched at 6:08 a.m. on June 4, 2023, to the 600-block of W. Bradley Avenue after a 34-year-old Champaign man arrived at an area hospital with a life-threatening stab wound. At the hospital, the victim succumbed to […]
June 6, 2023 Regular Council Meeting
The City Council agenda for the June 6, 2023 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. […]
Neighborhood Services and Busey Bank Successfully Close Out the Affordable Housing Program Grant
In June 2019 Neighborhood Services partnered with Busey Bank to apply for a highly competitive Affordable Housing Program grant through the Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago (FHLB). In November 2019 the Neighborhood Services Department received notice that they were approved for the grant for the purpose of providing safety and lighting upgrades to single […]
Anthony Drive Road Closure (between Dobbins Drive and Dale Drive)
White Construction will close Anthony Drive between Dobbins Drive and Dale Drive. Both eastbound and westbound Anthony Drive traffic will be detoured in the area. The closure will occur on Monday, June 5, 2023, between the hours of 7 a.m. and Noon. Access will be maintained to all local properties.
Summer Kickoff Celebration at Hedge Pop Park
On May 26, 2023, the City of Champaign came together to host a Summer Kickoff Celebration at Hedge Pop Park. The City’s Equity and Engagement Department, with the assistance and support of the Police, Planning, Public Works, and Neighborhood Services Departments were there to make sure this was the best event possible. Multiple Blueprint partners, community organizations, […]
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 2001 Fox Drive $750,000 07/01/2022 Alteration Academic 2235 S Neil St $469,000 07/07/2022 Alteration Restaurant 4506 Legends Dr $300,000 07/12/2022 New Single Family […]
Champaign Fire Department Welcomed Residents to An Open House
On May 27, 2023 the Fire Department hosted an open house and ceremonial “Push-In” of the new fire engine at Fire Station 4. Those able to attend also saw the Department’s fire sprinkler trailer in action, heard fire prevention and safety messaging, and had the opportunity to touch-a-truck and meet a firefighter. The “Push-In” dates […]
The City Building Celebrated Pride
June is the month in which we honor the 1969 riots at the Stonewall Inn that sparked a movement to live up to our Nation’s promise of equality, liberty, and justice for all. Our friends at Uniting Pride Center came to decorate the display case in the City Building with tons of useful information about […]
Summer Kickoff Cookout
On May 31, 2023 Country Brook Apartments hosted its third annual block party to kick off summer 2023 for the residents. Country Brook partnered with various Blueprint partners such as TRI, DREAAM Academy, and Y on The Fly to organize the block party for neighborhood residents. The overall goal of the event was to promote […]
Bradley Avenue Lane Closure – Revised Date
In order to perform storm sewer lining, Visu Sewer Technologies will be closing one eastbound lane of Bradley Avenue between State Street and Randolph Street. During this time, eastbound traffic on Bradley Avenue will be merged into a single lane through a short construction work zone. The Randolph Street west turn onto Bradley Avenue will […]