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 received at least two (2) inches of snow during this weekend’s snowstorm. In order to make the sidewalks safer for pedestrians, City Ordinance requires sidewalks to be […]
January 14, 2025 Regular Study Session
The City Council agenda for the January 14, 2025 Regular 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 participation is welcome and encouraged. […]
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 received at least two (2) inches of snow during this weekend’s snowstorm. In order to make the sidewalks safer for pedestrians, City Ordinance requires sidewalks to be […]
City of Champaign Facilities Closed January 6 Due to Winter Weather
For the safety of public visitors and City of Champaign employees, City facilities and administrative offices will be closed to the public on Monday, January 6, 2025. This includes the Champaign City Building, 205 W Park Avenue, and the Public Works facility. All emergency and storm response services will remain operational. If residents do not […]
City of Champaign Prepares to Address Snowfall
The City of Champaign Public Works Department is preparing to deploy resources to address the wintry mix forecast for Sunday – Monday. Current forecasts are calling for 4+ inches of total snow accumulation locally (up to 10” according to some agencies). The snow may be preceded by sleet or freezing rain. The precipitation will also […]
Shooting Investigation – 500 Block of Edgebrook Drive
Champaign Police were dispatched at 6:34 a.m. on December 24, 2024, to the 500 block of Edgebrook Drive for a report of a man lying on the ground outside of a residence. On-scene, officers located an 18-year-old Champaign man and called for medical personnel to treat him for what were initially perceived to be minor […]
CPD, Area Agencies Give Thanks After Success of Protect & Feed
Champaign Police wish to thank our community for your help with the Protect & Feed food drive to benefit Eastern Illinois Foodbank! Through this friendly competition, Champaign Police delivered 337 pounds of shelf stable food to the food bank. They then went on to the repack event, where nine CPD staffers and Mayor Deborah Frank […]
City of Champaign Announces Appointment of New Deputy City Manager
Today the City of Champaign announced the appointment of Nancy L. Rabel to serve as the City’s next Deputy City Manager starting December 16, 2024. Rabel has more than 25 years of combined municipal administration and extensive experience serving as an attorney for both public and private entities. She has served the City of Champaign […]
Champaign City Council to Vote on Appointment of Joan Walls as Next City Manager
At its meeting on December 3, 2024, the Champaign City Council will consider a resolution to appoint Joan Walls to serve as the next City Manager for the City of Champaign. For the past eleven years Walls has served as Deputy City Manager, a position that functions as the Chief Operating Officer of the City […]
City of Champaign Again Earns Perfect Score on Municipal Equality Index for Inclusive LGBTQ+ Laws, Policies and Services
The City of Champaign is proud to announce that it once again earned the highest possible score on the Human Rights Campaign’s 2024 Municipal Equality Index. This is the thirteenth consecutive year that the Human Rights Campaign Foundation has recognized the City for its inclusive LGBTQ+ laws, policies, and services as a part of their […]