Freedom Boulevard Lane Closure (between Yankee Lane and Entrance to Carle on Curtis)
In order to accommodate a moving truck at 3614 Freedom Boulevard, the property owner will close the northbound lane of Freedom Boulevard between Yankee Lane and the entrance to Carle on Curtis (just south of Curtis Road). The closure will take place on Friday, December 19, 2025, between the hours of 7 a.m. and 6 […]
Fifth Street Road Closure (between Springfield Avenue and Healey Street)
In order to complete a concrete pour at 502 S. Fifth Street, University Group will close Fifth Street between Springfield Avenue and Healey Street. The closure will occur on Thursday, December 18, 2025, between the hours of 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. During the closure, through traffic will not be allowed; however, access will be […]
Lane Closures near 309 S. First Street
In order to facilitate construction activity at 309 S. First Street, University Group has closed the following lanes: • Northbound lane of Locust Street from Willow Street to Marshall Street • Eastbound lane of Willow Street from Locust Street to First Street • Westbound lane of Marshall Street from Locust Street to First Street The […]
Request for Letters of Interest – Design Services for the City of Champaign’s Police Station Fuel Island
The City of Champaign (City) invites your firm to submit a Letter of Interest to provide the City with professional engineering design services for a new fuel island. The City intends to use a qualification-based selection process for the procurement of these services (City of Champaign Administrative Policy 2.08). This selection is for this specific […]
Sidewalk Snow Removal Ordinance Activation December 14, 2025
Sidewalk Snow Removal Ordinance Activation The Public Works Director has declared that the sidewalk snow and ice removal requirement in the Downtown, Midtown, and Campustown areas is in effect. Records indicate that Champaign has received at least two (2) inches of snow during Saturday’s snowfall. To make the sidewalks safer for pedestrians, City Ordinance requires […]
Apartment Fire – 1200 Block Parkland Ct.
The Champaign Fire Department responded to a fire in a vacant multi-family apartment building in the 1200 block of Parkland Ct., Saturday, December 13, 2025, at 12:28 a.m. Fire crews worked to extinguish this growing fire. Firefighters responded to a report of a fire in this two-story apartment building. Once on the scene, crews found […]
December 16, 2025 Regular Council Meeting and Post Council Study Session
The City Council agenda for the December 16, 2025 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 […]
Champaign Police Invite Residents to Final Coffee with a Cop of 2025!
The Champaign Police Department will host another great opportunity in 2025 to connect over a cup of coffee on Thursday, December 18. The event will be held at McDonald’s, 501 N Mattis Ave, in Champaign. Coffee with a Cop events provide opportunities for open dialogue between members of the community and the Champaign Police Department […]
Sidewalk Snow Removal Activation 12/12/25
The Public Works Director has declared that the sidewalk snow and ice removal requirement in the Downtown, Midtown, and Campustown areas is in effect. Records indicate that Champaign has received at least two (2) inches of snow during Thursday evening and overnight snowfall. To make the sidewalks safer for pedestrians, City Ordinance requires sidewalks to […]
Champaign Police Encourage Safety Ahead of Holidays, New Years Travel
This holiday season, the Champaign Police Department is working to help ensure that drivers slow down, drive sober, and arrive safely at their destinations. This effort is being undertaken through a partnership with the Illinois Department of Transportation, the Illinois State Police, and more than 200 local law enforcement agencies. Drivers can expect high-visibility enforcement […]