March 7, 2023 Regular Council Meeting and Post-Council Study Session
The City Council agenda for the March 7, 2023 Regular Council Meeting and Post-Council Study Session 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 […]
White Street Lane Closure | Prospect Avenue Lane Closure
In order to perform storm sewer lining, Visu-Sewer of Missouri LLC will be closing one westbound lane of White Street between Prospect Avenue and Van Doren Street. During this time, northbound traffic on Prospect Avenue north of White Street will also be merged into a single lane through a short construction work zone. Local driveway […]
Springfield Avenue Lane Closure (at the intersection of New Street)
In order to perform storm sewer lining, Visu-Sewer of Missouri LLC will be closing one eastbound lane of Springfield Avenue at the intersection of New Street. During this time, eastbound traffic on Springfield Avenue will be relocated into the center turn lane through a short construction work zone. Local driveways within this zone will remain […]
Illinois Black Business Panel
In late 2021, the Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity (DCEO), Chicago State University, and Chicago Urban League launched the first of its kind statewide Black business survey to solicit feedback directly from Black-owned businesses. On February 28th, 2023, Tracy Parsons, Community Relations Manager in E&E joined DCEO for their 2023 Black History Month […]
Equity & Engagement and Neighborhood Services Departments’ Office Move
On February 23rd, staff from the Equity and Engagement Department and the Neighborhood Services Department made the big move from 102 N Neil St. to their new home at 205 W Park Ave. This move was a huge project for the City, with staff from nearly every department coming together to make it a success. […]
Connecting the Dots Conference
On March 2nd, Justice Victim Advocate, Jarrel Young, attended and presented at the Connecting The Dots Conference, which was held at Carle at The Fields. JVA Young provided information about the E&E Department and efforts to address and reduce violence in Champaign.
Residential Fire – 803 Richards Lane
The Champaign Fire Department responded to a working fire at 803 Richards Lane, Thursday, March 2nd, at 5:40 p.m. The fire was reported by the resident of the home. The fire was quickly and professionally extinguished. Upon arrival, fire crews reported no smoke or flames showing, but when fire crews entered the home, they found […]
Building Permits Issued
The Champaign Fire Department’s Building Safety Division recently issued the following building permits for projects with an estimated construction value of $250,000 or more. Address Value of Construction Date Issued Type Use 4810 Oakdale Dr $540,000 02/24/23 New Single Family 601 E White St $368,000 02/28/23 Alteration Multi-Family 603 E White St $368,000 02/28/23 Alteration […]
Spring Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event
The online registration for the spring One-Day Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event in Champaign County opens on Monday, March 6. This drop-off event on Saturday, April 15, is sponsored by the Illinois EPA and is open to all Illinois residents. Residents must pre-register for this event at hhwevent.simplybook.me. Residents can reserve one of the available […]
i3 Broadband Fiberoptic Construction Project – McKinley/Prospect/Vine/Clark
The City of Champaign is sharing this information on behalf of i3 Broadband. i3 Broadband will begin installation of fiberoptic utility in an area between McKinley and Prospect (from west to east) and Vine and Clark (from north to south). The construction process will continue for 6-8 weeks from first seeing utility flags to completing […]