City of Champaign Responding to Downed Trees
The City of Champaign Public Works Department is responding to a report of a large tree down on Mattis Avenue, north of Springfield. Crews are on site and working to remove it. Southbound traffic on Mattis Avenue is being diverted. Please use alternate routes. Removal may take several hours. There are additional reports of trees […]
Changes to Downtown Bulk Permit Pricing
After Council approved an additional tier in discount pricing for businesses purchasing 100+ permits, a Campustown business contacted Public Works to inquire about discount pricing in the University District. Public Works staff felt that this was a reasonable application of the City permit process and the City Manager approved the same bulk discount purchases for […]
DCEO Incentives for HVAC Improvements
The City of Champaign has received $23,289.50 in incentives from the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity’s (DCEO) Public Sector Energy Efficiency Program. The City qualified for these incentives by installing energy efficient HVAC equipment in Fire Station 5 (1810 N. Mattis Avenue) and the Police Department. Each piece of equipment was required to […]
Honorary Street Ceremony – Vicki Stewart Way
The City of Champaign will honor Vicki Stewart by dedicating a portion of Market Street, between University Avenue and Logan Street, as Honorary Vicki Stewart Way. The honorary street sign will be unveiled on Thursday, July 10, 2014, at 10:30 a.m. during a ceremony at the intersection of Market and Logan Streets in Champaign. Ms. […]
Ameren Act On Energy Audit Update
The City of Champaign and Ameren Act On Energy are making progress on the energy audit and incentive program. This is an important step to accomplish the goal to ‘make housing more affordable by making it more energy efficient.’ The program provides free energy audits and an incentive increase for insulation and air sealing projects […]
Summer Outreach Presentation at Douglass Center
On June 18, 2014, Champaign Police School Resource Officer Jonathan Westfield conducted a presentation at Douglass Center for middle school age campers describing the duties of a Police Officer. He also answered “Law and You” related questions and distributed the “Know Your Rights” brochures developed by the City.
Sewer Lining Contract
Pipevision will be performing sewer lining throughout the City of Champaign beginning June 23, 2014. Sewer lining rehabilitates existing sewers to a like-new condition. Operations will begin at 7 a.m. on Monday, June 23 and are planned for completion by 6 p.m. Monday, July 14, weather permitting. Operations are daytime only and will not impact evening travel occurring after 6 […]
University Avenue Lane Closure to Accommodate City Building Testing
In order to test the weather proofing of the masonry on the south side of the City Building, the westbound lanes of University Avenue, between Walnut Street and Neil Street, will be closed on Saturday June 21, 2014 from 7:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. Public Works staff will be on site, with the assistance of the […]
Champaign Hosts National HOME Investment Partnership Program Training
The City of Champaign hosted a training course from the National Community Development Association (NCDA) focused on practitioners in the federal HOME Investment Partnership Program (HOME program). The three day course included 18 practitioners from around the country and three local staff. The event was offered at the Champaign Police Department, which provided great accommodations […]
Champaign Connection – Episode 41
The latest episode of Champaign Connection debuts June 1st and runs thru the end of July 2014. Dorothy David (City Manager) reflects back on her first year as City Manager, and talks about the new experiences she has enjoyed and the City’s continued successes. Hear why she says Champaign’s future is filled with new and […]