Washington Street Lane Closure (between Second Street and Third Street)
In order to complete pavement patching, Shaw Brothers will close the eastbound lane of Washington Street between Second and Third Street. During the closure, westbound traffic will be maintained, but eastbound traffic will be detoured in the area. Access to all local properties will be maintained. The closure will begin on Monday, April 14, and […]
Clayton Boulevard Road Closure (from Covington Drive to north of Clearwater Drive)
In order to make street repairs, Feutz Contractors will be closing Clayton Boulevard from just north of Covington Drive to just north of Clearwater Drive. Access will be maintained to all properties, but the road will be closed to through traffic. The work will begin at 7 a.m. on Monday, April 14, 2025, with the […]
April 15, 2025 Regular Council Meeting
The City Council agenda for the April 15, 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. […]
CPD Encourages Scam Safety at Resource Fair
On Thursday, April 10, Champaign Police joined McKinley Health Center for their Special Populations Health Fair on the University of Illinois campus. Assistant to the Police Chief Joe Lamberson shared resources about scam safety with event attendees, encouraging them to keep their money by paying it safe online and monitoring their accounts for suspicious activity. […]
Chief Tyler, Equity & Engagement Staff Participate in Empathy Panel
On Thursday, April 10, Police Chief Timothy T. Tyler participated as a panelist in a discussion entitled “Empowering Empathy.” The panel was hosted by the Grainger School of Engineering at UIUC. Chief Tyler was among several law enforcement officials from throughout the area who participated, including elected officials, UIPD co-responders, and leaders at the University […]
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 3901 Boulder Ridge $270,000 02/24/2025 New SFD 302 W Anthony $282,000 02/24/2025 Alteration Hotel remodel 505 S Fifth Street $20,295,000 02/24/2025 New Multi-Family […]
Sherwood Terrace Road Closure (between Sherwood Court and Harris Avenue)
In order to complete a sanitary sewer connection, D&S Sewer Service will close part of Sherwood Terrace in front of 722 Sherwood Terrace between Sherwood Court and Harris Avenue. The closure will begin on Monday, April 14, and will reopen on or before Monday, April 21, 2025. Through traffic will not be allowed in this […]
Round Barn Road – Road Closure at Country Fair Drive
In order to perform storm sewer repairs, A & R Mechanical Services Inc. will be closing Round Barn Road at the intersection of Country Fair Drive. Local traffic and driveway access on Round Barn Road will remain open and accessible from the east side of the closure. All lanes of Country Fair Drive will remain […]
City of Champaign Announces Appointment of New Deputy City Manager
Today, City Manager Joan Walls announced that she has appointed Christopher Walton to serve as the City of Champaign’s next Deputy City Manager. Mr. Walton has more than ten years of municipal government experience and will assume this new leadership role on June 2, 2025. Mr. Walton currently serves as the Chief Administrative Officer for […]
Kirby Avenue Lane Closure (between Rosewood Drive and Crescent Drive)
In order to complete pavement patching, Shaw Brothers will be closing one westbound lane of Kirby Avenue between Rosewood Drive and Crescent Drive. The closure will begin on Friday, April 11, and will reopen on Monday, April 14, 2025, weather permitting. During the closure, westbound traffic will be reduced to one lane in the area.