City of Champaign News

Champaign County Community Coalition

On Wednesday, December 11, 2024, the Champaign County Community Coalition held its monthly meeting at the Holiday Inn Conference Center from 3:30 to 5 PM. Coalition attendees had the opportunity to celebrate local law enforcement agencies as they showcased key achievements from 2024. Highlights included the introduction of innovative initiatives, the deployment of advanced equipment, […]





Cornell Drive Road Closure (between Alton Drive and Cambridge Drive)

In order to make a sewer repair at 1609 Cornell, Fred’s Plumbing has closed Cornell Drive between Alton Drive and Cambridge Drive. Access will be maintained to all local properties; however, through traffic is not allowed.  Weather permitting, the closure is scheduled to end by Friday, December 20, 2024.


Chalmers Street Lane Closure (between Sixth Street and Wright Street)

In order to complete gas service connection at 608 E. Chalmers Street, Ameren Illinois will close a portion of Chalmers Street between Wright Street and Sixth Street.  The closure will begin on Tuesday, December 17, and will be reopened on Friday, December 20, 2024, weather permitting. Traffic will shift in the area and one lane […]


Kirby Avenue Lane Closures at State Street

In order to repair a water main near the intersection of Kirby Avenue and State Street, Illinois American Water and Shaw Brothers have closed the two eastbound lanes of Kirby Avenue at State Street. One eastbound and one westbound lane of Kirby Avenue traffic are being maintained. The lanes will be reopened on the afternoon […]


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 today, Monday, December 16, and will reopen on Friday, December 20, 2024.


Apartment Building Fire – 600 Block W. Columbia Ave.

The Champaign Fire Department responded to a fire at an apartment building in the 600 block of W. Columbia Ave., Friday, December 13, 2024, at 10:36 p.m. Fire crews were able to quickly extinguish the fire. Firefighters responded to the report from an occupant of a fire at this multi-family apartment building. Once on the […]


December 17, 2024 Regular Council Meeting

The City Council agenda for the December 17, 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 7:00 p.m. The meeting is open to the public and participation is welcome and encouraged. […]