FACE-LIFT’s 1st Annual Youth Leadership Symposium
On Friday, November 22, 2024 staff from Equity and Engagement Department, as well as Chief Tyler of the Champaign Police attended FACE-LIFT’s 1st Annual Youth Leadership Symposium. This event was hosted by LIFT (Leading Individuals and Families to Transformation) Champaign which is the result of an innovative partnership between the Champaign Unit 4 School District […]
Apartment Fire – 100 Block Buena Vista Dr.
The Champaign Fire Department responded to a fire in an apartment building in the 100 block of Buena Vista Dr., Monday, November 25, at 12:56 p.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 four-unit apartment building. Once on […]
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. During the closure, westbound traffic will be reduced to one lane. The closure will begin on Monday, December 2, and will reopen on Friday, December 6, 2024.
University Avenue Lane Closure (between Randolph Street and Neil Street)
In order to complete window maintenance at 100 W. University Avenue, Bacon & Van Buskirk Glass will close one westbound lane of University Avenue between Randolph Street and Neil Street. During the closure, westbound traffic will be reduced to one lane. The closure will occur on Wednesday, November 27, 2024, between the hours of 7 […]
Upcoming Downtown Road Closures for Parade of Lights
The Champaign City Partnership will be hosting the Annual Parade of Lights on Saturday, November 30, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. To accommodate the parade route, the following streets will be closed to traffic beginning at 4:30 p.m. until after the parade is complete: – Neil Street between University Avenue and Columbia Street – Main Street […]
Springfield Avenue Lane Closure (between Wheaton Avenue and New Street)
In order to remove a tree, a City contractor will close the westbound lane of Springfield Avenue, as well as the left turn lane, from Wheaton Avenue to New Street. The closure will take place on Wednesday, November 27, 2024, between the hours of 7 a.m. and 5 p.m., weather permitting. During the closure, westbound […]
City of Champaign Again Earns Perfect Score on Municipal Equality Index for Inclusive LGBTQ+ Laws, Policies and Services
The City of Champaign is proud to announce that it once again earned the highest possible score on the Human Rights Campaign’s 2024 Municipal Equality Index. This is the thirteenth consecutive year that the Human Rights Campaign Foundation has recognized the City for its inclusive LGBTQ+ laws, policies, and services as a part of their […]
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 closures will occur between the hours of 7 a.m. and 4 p.m., on the following dates, weather permitting: Monday, November 25 – Tuesday, November 26, 2024 Monday, December 2 […]
“Secret Reader” at King Elementary
On November 19, Mikal Washington (Equity and Engagement Department) participated as a “secret reader” at King Elementary School’s Family Reading Night. He engaged students by reading to them while offering encouragement and support to promote literacy. The event provided an opportunity for students and their families to come together to celebrate reading and inspire a […]
Boy Scouts of America Troop 101
On November 14, 2024, Mikal Washington (Equity and Engagement Department) led a diversity, equity, and inclusion training for the Boy Scouts of America Troop 101. As part of the session, Scouts were tasked with interviewing an individual from their community, school, or scouting network who has made a significant, positive impact in promoting diversity, equity, […]