City of Champaign News

Logan Street Road Closure (between Market Street and Water Street)

In order to complete bridge maintenance, Canadian National Railway will close Logan Street between Market Street and Water Street. Both eastbound and westbound Logan Street traffic will be rerouted in the area.  The closure will occur between the hours of 7 a.m. and 3 p.m. on the following dates: Wednesday, August 28 through Friday, August […]


Shooting Investigation – 1400 Block of N. Market Street

Champaign Police were dispatched at 5:13 a.m. on August 24, 2024, to the 1400 block of N. Market Street for a Shooting with Injuries. On-scene, officers quickly located a 17-year-old Champaign man with a life-threatening gunshot wound. CPD officers and personnel from the Champaign Fire Department rendered immediate medical aid until he could be transported […]


Neighborhood Engagement Winding Down

On Saturday, August 17, 2024, the Ashland Park HOA hosted their Neighborhood Resource Fair & Street Party. Staff from Neighborhood Services, Police, and Fire supported the event. Neighbors reported that the event was great fun, and they were glad to have the opportunity to connect with all the resource vendors who participated. On Thursday, August […]


Logan Street Road Closure (between Market Street and Water Street)

In order to complete tree work, the Public Works Department will be closing Logan Street between Market Street and Water Street.  No through traffic will be allowed during the closure.  The closure will take place on Saturday, August 24, 2024, between the hours of 7 a.m. and 12 p.m.  This work is weather dependent and […]


University Avenue Lane Closure (between First Street and Market Street)

In order to complete a storm sewer lining project, Hoerr Construction will be closing a westbound lane on University Avenue between First Street and Market Street.  Work is scheduled for Monday, August 26, 2024, from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.  This work is weather dependent and may be rescheduled in the event of inclement weather.





Illinois Black Chamber of Commerce Convention and the Outstanding City for Procurement Award

On August 7, 2024, Mikal Washington from the Equity and Engagement Department and Adonis Fuller from the Finance Department attended the Illinois Black Chamber of Commerce Convention in Peoria, IL. City staff participated in a matchmaking session, where they discussed the benefits of joining the Champaign Diversity Advancement Program (CDAP), the process for becoming a […]


Back to School Give Away Event

On August 6, 2024 Champaign Unit 4 School District held their school supply giveaway at Market Place Mall. From 11 AM – 1 PM, over 30 partnering agencies gathered to give away various school supplies to families. The Equity & Engagement Department took part in the school giveaway to offer families information about community resources […]