Each May during National Police Week (May 12-18, 2013), the nation pauses to recognize the service and sacrifice of U.S. law enforcement. Local law enforcement agencies in Champaign County will join the nation in honoring men and women who lost their lives in the line of duty. Champaign Police will pay a special tribute to…
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The Champaign Public Library is $500,000 short of the funding needed to maintain current service levels in the coming budget year. Unless additional city funds can be directed to the library, hours of operation will be need to be reduced after July 1. The reason for the shortfall is that, while operating expenses rise each…
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On April 25, 2013 the Champaign Police Department and the Illinois State Police conducted a joint operation to address “Party Buses” coming to the Champaign community from other college campuses, which has been an ongoing problem for the last few months. At approximately 11:22 PM the Illinois State Police stopped a bus on Prospect and…
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In order to repair pavement from a previous water valve repair, Illinois American Water will be setting up traffic control at the 300 block of North Walnut Street. The left lane will be closed and traffic will be routed to the right lane in the area. The work will begin on Tuesday, April 30, 2013,…
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Interested in how Champaign is ‘going green?’ Join your friends and neighbors at a public meeting for Champaign’s FIRST Environmental Sustainability Plan called Champaign Growing Greener. The meeting will be held tomorrow, April 30, from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. at the Champaign Public Library. Learn more about the key issues facing Champaign and efforts the…
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Friday, April 26, 2013 the Champaign Police Department arrested NATWANE A. ADAMS, 36, of Champaign in connection to the shooting that occurred at the Red Roof Inn, located at 212 W. Anthony Drive on April 24, 2013. An arrest warrant for Mr. Adams had been issued and he was arrested by Champaign Police in the 1200…
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In order to complete a large concrete pour at 217 N. Neil St. (Hyatt Place hotel), English Brothers will close Church Street between Neil Street and Randolph Street on Tuesday, April 30, 2013 between 6 a.m. and 5 p.m. Through traffic will not be allowed in the area; however, customers to First Bank and those…
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The following commercial permits were issued this week. Each permit has an estimated cost of construction of $300,000 or more. Address Cost of Construction Date Issued Owner or Developer / Business 1807 W. Bradley $513,500.00 04/23/13 Mohammed Eikram/New Shell Building
On Monday, April 29, Ameren is scheduled to start on what they expect to be the last phase of remediation on the former manufactured gas plant site east of Fifth and Hill Streets. The scheduled remediation consists of in-situ chemical oxidation of shallow areas near the perimeter fence and three deeper locations. There will be…
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On April 2, 2013 FEMA issued the final flood hazard determination for Champaign County, including the City of Champaign. The new Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) will become effective on October 2, 2013 replacing our current FIRM dated January 16, 1981. The new FIRM shows a large reduction in the floodplain in the campus area,…
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