February 11, 2025 Regular Study Session
The City Council agenda for the February 11, 2025 Regular Study Session 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. […]
Inaugural FusionFest at Krannert Center
On Sunday, February 2, 2025 staff from the Equity and Engagement Department were in attendance at the inaugural FusionFest at Krannert Center for the Performing Arts. The FusionFest was a Lunar New Year Celebration ringing in the 2025 Year of the Snake with a vibrant explosion of culture! This event was cosponsored by the Chinese […]
Commercial Fire – 300 Block S. Market St.
The Champaign Fire Department responded to a fire in a commercial building in the 300 block of S. Market St., Wednesday, February 5, 2025, at 10:48 a.m. Fire crews were able to quickly get the fire under control. Firefighters responded to a report from a passerby of a fire in this single-story commercial structure. Once […]
February 04, 2025 Regular Council Meeting
The City Council agenda for the February 04, 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. […]
Washington Street Road Closure (between New Street and Harris Avenue)
In order to complete a sewer repair at 709 W. Washington Street, Fred’s Plumbing will close Washington Street between New Street and Harris Avenue. Access will be maintained to all properties, but the road will be closed to through traffic. The closure will begin on Monday, February 3, and will reopen on Monday, February 10, […]
Neil Street Lane Closure at Main Street
In order to dismantle the Holiday tree located in front of 2 Main Street, the City of Champaign Forestry Section will close one southbound lane of Neil Street at Main Street. The closure will take place on Wednesday, January 29, 2025, weather permitting. The lane closure will be intermittent between 6 a.m. and Noon.
John Street Lane Closure (between Pine Street and New Street)
In order to complete a sewer repair at 706 W. John Street, Fred’s Plumbing will close the westbound lane of John Street between Pine Street and New Street. During the closure, eastbound traffic will be maintained, but westbound traffic will be detoured in the area. Access to all local properties will be maintained. The closure […]
Stop Signs to be Deployed at Country Fair Drive and University Avenue Intersection
In order to repair an underground power feed, CS&L will deploy stop signs at the intersection of Country Fair Drive and University Avenue while the power is removed. Once power is restored, the traffic signals will be in flash until the work is completed. Work is scheduled to occur on Tuesday, January 28, 2025, between […]
CPD Year in Review Video
Earlier this month, the Champaign Police Department shared their 2024 year-end statistics and accomplishments with our community. To better highlight this information, the Communications Division and Police Department worked collaboratively to write a script, gather visual content, and produce a year-in-review video for residents. The final product told CPD’s great story about recruitment, proactive public […]
Residential Fire – 2100 Block of W. White St.
The Champaign Fire Department responded to a fire in a multi-family apartment complex in the 2100 block of W. White St., Saturday, January 25, 2025, at 10:41 a.m. Fire crews remain on scene working to extinguish any remaining hot spots. Firefighters responded to multiple reports of a fire in this three-story apartment building. Once on […]