Items tagged: Champaign

July 8, 2014 Regular Study Session Agenda

The City Council Agenda for the July 8, 2014 Regular Study Session is now available online. This meeting will be held in the City Council Chambers of the City Building,at 102 N. Neil Street in Champaign at 7:00pm. The meetings are open to the public and participation is welcome and encouraged. Click here to download a copy […]


Emerald Ash Borer Infestation Activity in Champaign

In early June 2014, the City of Champaign’s Public Works Department confirmed multiple infestations of the Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) within ash trees on the City’s rights-of-way. A total of eleven ash trees were identified with the EAB in June—of which, nine have been removed. The first confirmed infestation of EAB in Champaign occurred in […]


104 Buena Vista #1 – Fire Update

CFD Fire Information Report  Narrative: Champaign Fire Department responded to this location for a report of smoke coming from a chimney in a small apartment building. On scene the incident was upgraded to a working fire. Crews found a small fire in a bedroom which was extinguished with one hose line. No other occupancies were […]


304 S. Country Fair Dr. – Fire Update

CFD Fire Information Report  Champaign Fire Department responded to a report of a working fire at 304 S. Country Fair Dr. Upon arrival, crews found fire showing on the outside roof area of the structure Fire crews extended hand lines and ladders to the roof area to extinguish the fire. Fire crews were able to quickly […]


July 1, 2014 Regular Council Agenda

The City Council agenda for the July 1, 2014 Regular Council Meeting is now available online. This meeting will be held in the City Council Chambers of the City Building, 102 N. Neil St in Champaign, at 7:00pm. The meeting is open to the public and participation is welcome and encouraged. Click here to download […]


Permits Issued

The following commercial permits were issued this week. Each permit has an estimated cost of construction of $250,000 or more. Address Cost of Construction Date Issued Owner or Developer / Business 1210 Providence Circle $896,499.00 6-19-14 Tyson & Billy Architect Housing Auth of Champ Co. 3602 Colleen Dr. $1,213,297.00 6-19-14 Tyson & Billy Architect Housing […]


Champaign Police Conduct Homicide Investigation (Hedge Road)

The Champaign Police Department is currently investigating a shooting which occurred in the 1500 Block of Hedge Road yesterday evening at approximately 5:50 p.m. Champaign Police responded to an initial report of people being chased by others who were armed with guns, and a report shortly afterwards of multiple shots being fired. Champaign Police responded and […]


Champaign Police Investigate Shooting

On Monday, June 23, at approximately 7:16 PM, Champaign Police responded to a report of shots fired in the area of 2100 W.  White. Upon arrival, officers located evidence of a shooting and located witnesses who reported seeing a subject shooting from a vehicle at another vehicle. However, no victims or offenders were located at […]


Healey Street and Fifth Street Road Closure

On Wednesday, June 25, 2014, A&R Services will close the intersection of Healey Street and Fifth Street. The work will consist of storm sewer improvements, new curb and gutter, new pavement, and new sidewalk. Weather permitting, work will be completed by Friday, October 17, 2014. Please pay close attention to construction signs and traffic control […]


Annual Pavement Marking Contract Work

On Monday, June 23, 2014, Varsity Striping Company will begin work for the  Annual Pavement Marking Contract. This year’s contract will replace long lines (centerlines,  lane lines, shoulder lines) on various concrete streets throughout the City. All streets will remain open to traffic with temporary lane closures as needed. The final completion date for this project is […]