Category: Fire Department News

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 501 E Columbia Ave $1,260,400 1/5/2025 Commercial Multi Family Dwelling Fire Repairs          2026 Total Construction Value: $ 1,333,891


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 902 Meijer Dr., Ste. 2 $352,881 12/29/2025 Commercial Tenant Fit Out 611 Crescent Dr. $804,148 12/22/2025 Commercial Multi Family Interior Renovations 401 S. […]


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 2302 Fox Dr. $1,735,908 11/21/25 Commercial Church Remodel 201 E Green St. $7,776,842 11/24/25 Commercial Footing and Foundation for NEW MFD     […]


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 101 W. University Ave. $783,780 11/14/25 Commercial Medical Office Remodel 1617 Peppermill Ln. $356,335 11/14/25 Residential New Single Family Dwelling 4544 Hogan Dr. […]


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 512 W Clark St. $1,100,000 11/9/2025 Commercial New Multi Family Dwelling 310 Chalmers St. $950,000 11/12/2025 Commercial Footing and Foundation 4536 Hogan Dr. […]


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 2000 N Neil St., Unit 240 $318,802 10/30/2025 Commercial Mall Jewelry Store 4510 Hogan Dr. $285,000 10/31/2025 Residential New Single Family Dwelling 4512 […]


Tyler Funk Appointed Champaign’s Next Fire Chief

City Manager Joan Walls announced today that she has appointed Tyler Funk to serve as the City of Champaign’s next Fire Chief effective November 19, 2025. Funk has served as the City’s Interim Fire Chief since July 2025. Prior to that, Funk served the Champaign Fire Department for 26 years, rising to the rank of […]


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 1404 Wyndemere Point Dr. $1,143,000 10/20/25 Residential New Single Family Dwelling 4518 Hogan Dr. $285,000 10/21/25 Residential New Single Family Dwelling 4520 Hogan […]


City Staff Scare up Safety, Engagement at Trunk or Treat Events

Employees from the Champaign Police Department, Champaign Fire Department, and the Equity & Engagement Department joined community groups from around Champaign for several trunk-or-treat events hosted between Friday, October 24 and Tuesday, October 28.  These events promoted a fun, safe environment for children to enjoy the Halloween season and gather some candy. Departments provided candy […]