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 1701 W. Curtis Rd. $504,000.00 05-12-14 The Carle Foundation/Petry-Kuhne Co.
Fire & Police Memorial Dedication Video
The City’s Information Technologies Department (ITD) recently filmed and edited the Fire & Police Memorial Dedication Ceremony on April 30, 2014. The ceremony features remarks from the Fire and Police Memorial Committee, Mayor Gerard, and other distinguished guests. The new memorial (located in the NE corner of West Side Park) is a tribute to the […]
City of Champaign will not Continue Municipal Electric Aggregation
The City of Champaign announced today that its Municipal Electric Aggregation (MEA) program will not continue for the next year (June 1, 2014 through May 31, 2015). The City was not able to obtain from a retail electric supplier a bid that could beat the Ameren electricity supply rate. “The City’s MEA program was a […]
Kirby Avenue Lane Closure
In order to repair a damaged water main, Illinois American Water will close one eastbound lane of Kirby Avenue between Coronado Drive and Park Haven Drive. The lane closure will begin on Thursday, May 1, 2014 and will reopen on Friday, May 2, 2014. Eastbound traffic will be reduced to one lane in the area. […]
Green Street Lane Closure
In order to repair a sanitary sewer service at 301 E Green St., Mayfield Construction will be closing the eastbound lane of Green Street between Third and Fourth Street. The lane closure will begin on Monday, April 28, 2014 and will reopen on Monday, May 5, 2014, weather permitting. Eastbound traffic will be shifted around […]
Mattis Avenue Lane Closure
In order to replace telecommunications conduit for AT&T, Western Utility will be closing one southbound lane of Mattis Avenue between Stonegate Drive and Kirby Avenue. The lane closure will occur Monday, April 28, 2014 through Friday, May 9, 2014. The lane will be closed during normal working hours from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and […]
Local Law Enforcement Agencies Honor the Fallen
Each May during National Police Week (May 11-17, 2014); the nation pauses to recognize the service and sacrifice of U.S. law enforcement. Local law enforcement agencies in Champaign County will also pause to honor men and women who have lost their lives in the line of duty. Champaign Police will pay a special tribute to […]
Fourth Street Lane Closure
In order to complete a repair on a storm sewer main at the southeast corner of Fourth Street and Springfield Avenue, DUCE Construction will be closing a northbound lane of Fourth Street between Healey Street and Springfield Avenue. The lane closure will begin on Monday, April 14, 2014 and will reopen on Friday, April 18, […]
Sawgrass Lane Street Name Changed to Crimson
On March 16, 2014 Public Works sent a letter to all Sawgrass Lane residents notifying them of the street name change. All 16 local agencies currently on the address notice list were notified by email. The Navteq, TeleAtlas, and TomTom mobile navigators were notified of the street name change via web interfaces. On April 1, […]
Neil Street Lane Closure
In order to install a sign at 217 North Neil Street, American Dowell Sign Company will be closing one southbound lane of Neil Street between Church Street and Park Street on Thursday, April 17, 2014. The lane will be closed from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., weather permitting. Southbound traffic will be reduced to one […]