City Issues Statement Regarding Vandalism of Champaign Police Department
On August 13, 2020, the Champaign Police Station was vandalized by a group of individuals who informed the City that they were there to peacefully protest. The City of Champaign supports peaceful protests and our residents’ rights to self-expression, however, the defacing of public property, like what occurred last night at the Champaign Police Department, […]
Downtown Champaign Parking Lots to Close at 9:00 PM on Weekends Through Labor Day
Avoid Large Gatherings to Prevent the Spread of COVID-19 The City of Champaign will continue to promote public safety by closing the City’s downtown parking lots at Neil & Washington and Walnut & Washington at 9:00 PM on Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights through September 6, 2020. This change is in response to large social […]
City of Champaign Responds to Storm Damage
The City of Champaign Public Works Department has mobilized resources to respond to Monday’s storm that left behind damaged trees, bushes, and other natural debris. Primary damage was reported in multiple areas throughout central Champaign including fallen trees on University Avenue, McKinley Avenue, William Street, and Duncan Road. Other reports of fallen limbs, signs blown […]
Downtown Champaign Parking Lots to Close at 9:00 PM on Saturday and Sunday
Community Reminded of Regulations Regarding Use of City Parking Lots and Open Containers In order to enhance public safety, and in response to the shooting incident that occurred Friday night as well as recent instances where a large number of individuals have engaged in social gatherings in Downtown parking lots during the late night/early morning […]
Campus Move In-Out Cleanliness
The City of Champaign’s Neighborhood Code Compliance Staff will increase enforcement in the campus area from August 10th through September 4th in an attempt to prevent large accumulations of trash and overflowing dumpsters. Property owners will receive notices giving them short response times in which to remove accumulations of trash. If the trash remains after […]
MCORE Project 4 – Springfield Avenue at Wright Street Detours
On Wednesday, August 5, 2020, the Multimodal Corridor Enhancement Project (MCORE) will continue the installation of storm sewer across Springfield Avenue at Wright Street, with work shifting to the east leg of the intersection. Starting August 5, the east leg of the intersection of Springfield Avenue and Wright Street will be closed to allow for […]
Construction Begins on Two I-74 Bridges over Market Street in Champaign
The City of Champaign is sharing this press release on behalf of the Illinois Department of Transportation Work begins on two I-74 bridges in Champaign over Market Street Project part of Gov. Pritzker’s Rebuild Illinois program set to begin Aug. 3 The Illinois Department of Transportation announced today a $32.6 million project to replace the […]
City of Champaign Provides Guidance for Peaceful Gatherings, Graffiti Use
City of Champaign Provides Guidance for Peaceful Gatherings, Graffiti Use The City of Champaign is reminding the community to proceed safely and respectfully while exercising your rights to peacefully assemble and protest. The City supports civic engagement, and as we continue to have more important and necessary discussions around social injustice, the City is providing […]
City of Champaign Provides Guidance for Peaceful Gatherings, Graffiti Use
The City of Champaign is reminding the community to proceed safely and respectfully while exercising your rights to peacefully assemble and protest. The City supports civic engagement, and as we continue to have more important and necessary discussions around social injustice, the City is providing the following guidance in response to citizen inquiries pertaining to […]
Construction starts on new Mattis Avenue IDOT bridges
The City of Champaign is sharing this important information on behalf of IDOT Construction starts on new Mattis Avenue bridges Lane closures scheduled as part of advance work for I-57/74 interchange CHAMPAIGN – The Illinois Department of Transportation announced today that a second major step toward rebuilding the Interstate 57/74 interchange is beginning with the […]