Category: General Press Releases

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 […]


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 […]


Final Yard Waste Collection Dates Rescheduled

Public Works will begin picking up yard waste on Monday, December 8, 2025 for BOTH Blue and Orange Collection Zones, weather permitting.  All residents should place their yard waste bags near the curb before 6 a.m. on Monday, December 8, 2025.  Crews will work through the City and pick up all bags starting Monday and […]


Yard Waste Collection Delayed Due to Snow & Ice Activities

The last two weeks of yard waste collection, scheduled to begin on Monday, December 1 will be delayed until Public Works has completed addressing snow and ice activities. Our area received approximately 8″ of snow on Saturday. While City crews have addressed most primary routes, there is still additional work to do. Additionally, current forecasts […]


Sidewalk Snow Removal Ordinance Activation

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 today’s snowfall.  To make the sidewalks safer for pedestrians, City Ordinance requires […]


Parade of Lights Downtown Road Closures

The Champaign City Partnership will be hosting the Annual Parade of Lights on Saturday, November 29, 2025, at 5 p.m. (new start time). To accommodate the parade route, the following streets will be closed to traffic beginning at 4 p.m. until after the parade is complete: • Neil Street between University Avenue and Columbia Street […]


December Parking Promotion in Downtown Champaign

To encourage residents and visitors to frequent Downtown Champaign businesses this Holiday season, the City of Champaign is offering up to two hours of free parking in the Hill Street Parking Deck from Monday, December 1, through Wednesday, December 31, 2025. Hourly visitors who park longer than two hours will receive a two-hour discount off […]


Call for Nominations for the 2026 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Countywide Celebration

The 25th Annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Countywide Celebration will be held on January 18, 2026. This meaningful event celebrates the legacy of Dr. King and the ongoing efforts of individuals and organizations in Champaign County who are embodying his vision of justice, equality, and service. The event is open to the public, […]