McDonald Court Road Closure (between Bellamy Drive and McDonald Drive)
In order to remove a tree at 3 McDonald Court, a City contractor will close McDonald Court between Bellamy Drive and McDonald Drive. The closure will take place on Monday, November 25, between the hours of 7 a.m. and 5 p.m., weather permitting. During the closure, through traffic will not be allowed, however, residents will […]
Neil Street Lane Closure at Main Street
In order to construct the Holiday tree in front of 2 Main Street, the City of Champaign Forestry Section will be closing one southbound lane of Neil Street at Main Street. The closure will take place on Monday, November 25, 2024, weather permitting. The lane closure will be intermittent between 6 a.m. and 2 p.m.
University Avenue Lane Closure (between Third Street and Fourth Street)
In order to install sidewalk at 306 E. University Avenue, Stark Excavating will close a westbound lane of University Avenue between Third Street and Fourth Street. The closure will begin on Monday, November 25, and will reopen on Wednesday, November 27, 2024. During the closure, westbound traffic will be reduced to one lane.
Death Investigation – 2000 Block of Cynthia Drive
The Champaign Police Department was dispatched at 5:19 p.m. on November 16, 2024, to the 2000 Block of Cynthia Drive for a domestic disturbance. On-scene, they located a 71-year-old Champaign man in his home who was non-responsive with a potentially life-threatening stab wound. Officers and personnel with the Champaign Fire Department immediately began administering lifesaving […]
Council Chambers Gets Colorful New Exhibit
If you haven’t been in Council Chambers in a while, it might be time to stop by and check out the new artwork. In partnership with 40North, Council Chambers has displayed various artists’ talents along the rear wall since 2015. A new exhibit featuring the work of local artist, Jose Vazquez, was installed on November 12, […]
Continuum of Service Providers to the Homeless Summit at the Library
On November 12, 2024, the Continuum of Service Providers to the Homeless (CSPH) and the Community Coalition hosted the Summit on Homelessness at the Champaign Public Library. Local service providers, City and County staff, neighborhood group leaders, and individuals with lived experience of homelessness were among the 95 people in attendance. The summit included a […]
November 19, 2024 Regular Council Meeting
The City Council agenda for the November 19, 2024 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 6:00 p.m. The meeting is open to the public and participation is welcome and encouraged. […]
Hessel Boulevard Lane Closure (between Randolph Street and Neil Street)
In order to complete a sanitary sewer repair, A&R Mechanical Services Inc. will be closing the westbound lane of Hessel Boulevard between Randolph Street and Neil Street. Work will begin at 7 a.m. on Monday, November 18, and will be completed by 3 p.m. on Friday, November 22, 2024, weather permitting.
Anthony Drive Road Closure (between Dobbins Drive and Campbell Drive)
White Construction will close Anthony Drive between Dobbins Drive and Campbell Drive. Both eastbound and westbound Anthony Drive traffic will be detoured in the area. The closure will occur between the hours of 7 a.m. and 4 p.m., starting on Monday, November 18, ending on Friday, November 22, 2024, weather permitting. Access will be maintained […]
DEI | Microaggressions Training
On Tuesday, November 12, 2024, Janel Gomez, Community Relations Manager in the Equity and Engagement Department was invited to speak at Keller Williams Realty Lunch and Learn about microaggressions. Microaggressions are subtle, often unintentional, words or actions that communicate negative or derogatory messages towards a marginalized group. These can be verbal, nonverbal, or even environmental […]