New Battery Recycling Law in Illinois
New Battery Recycling Law in Illinois Illinois is the 16th state to pass a law, the Portable and Medium-Format Battery Stewardship Act, which regulates the safe collection, recycling, and management of batteries, including those in everyday electronics like phones and laptop computers. The law requires companies that sell batteries or products with batteries to pay […]
Fox Drive Temporary Road Closure (from 1902 Fox Dr. to just north of Devonshire Drive)
As part of the 2026 Concrete Patching Project, A&A Concrete will patch pavement on portions of Fox Drive from 1902 Fox Drive to just north of Devonshire Drive. This work will require a temporary road closure starting Monday, March 30, at 7 a.m. until Friday, April 3, 2026, weather permitting.
Salem Road Temporary Road Closure (at the intersection with Foothill Drive)
As part of the 2026 Concrete Patching Project, A&A Concrete will patch pavement on Salem Road at the intersection with Foothill Drive. This work will require a temporary road closure starting Friday, March 27, at 7 a.m. until Monday, March 30, 2026, weather permitting. Access to all adjacent properties will remain open.
Champaign Teams Install Smoke Alarms, Deliver Fire Safety Resources to Residents
The Champaign Fire Department and Champaign’s Equity & Engagement Department had an incredible morning on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, in the Edgebrook Neighborhood, connecting with residents while sharing fire safety education and prevention resources. Our team installed 28 smoke alarms across 7 homes and tested alarms in several others, helping make the community safer one […]
Champaign Police Release Results from Results from March Traffic Enforcement Campaign
The Champaign Police Department conducted a March traffic campaign to address the potential impacts of impaired driving. The enforcement effort ran from March 13 through 23, 2026. It was conducted by Champaign Police in partnership with the Illinois Department of Transportation, the Illinois State Police, and more than 200 local law enforcement agencies in a […]
Mattis Avenue Lane Closure (between Alton Drive and Sheridan Road)
In order to complete a sanitary sewer repair in the 1700 block of Alton Drive, Tatman Home Renovations will close one northbound lane of Mattis Avenue between Alton Drive and Sheridan Road. The closure will occur between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. on Thursday, March 26, and Friday, March 27, 2026, weather […]
Chalmers Street Road Closure (between Third Street and Fourth Street)
In order to complete construction activities at 310 Chalmers Street, Broeren Russo Builders will close Chalmers Street between Third Street and Fourth Street. The road closure will begin on Monday, March 30, and reopen on Friday, April 3, 2026, weather permitting. Local access and on-street parking will remain available; however, through traffic will not be […]
Washington Street Temporary Road Closure and Wright Street Lane Closure
As part of the 2026 Concrete Patching project, A&A Concrete will patch pavement on portions of Washington Street between Fifth Street and Wright Street. This work will require a temporary road closure starting Thursday, March 26, at 7 a.m. until the afternoon of Monday, March 30, 2026, weather permitting. Access to all adjacent properties will […]
Clark Street Road Closure (between Lynn Street and Elm Street)
In order to install water/sanitary laterals and to patch associated pavement at 512 W. Clark Street, Mayfield Construction and 217 Inc. will close Clark Street between Lynn Street and Elm Street. The road closure will begin on Thursday, March 26, and will reopen on Friday, April 3, 2026, weather permitting. During the closure, access will […]
Juvenile Arrested in Connection with Fatal Shooting at Market Place Shopping Mall
On Saturday, March 21, 2026, at approximately 6:14 p.m., Champaign Police responded to reports of a fight in the parking lot of the Market Place Shopping Mall. During the altercation, at least one firearm was discharged, striking a 16-year-old victim. Responding officers, with assistance from the Champaign Fire Department, immediately administered life-saving medical aid until […]