Beardsley Avenue Road Closure (between McKinley Avenue and Willis Avenue)
In order to complete sanitary sewer connection at 1002 W. Beardsley Avenue, Miller Enterprises will close Beardsley Avenue between McKinley Avenue and Willis Avenue. The closure will begin on Wednesday, November 29, and will reopen on Friday, December 8, 2023. Through traffic will not be allowed in this area, but access will be maintained to […]
Kirby Avenue and Mattis Avenue Lane Closures
In order to complete fiberoptic install, Consolidated Communications and Gardner Excavating will close the following lanes: • One southbound lane of Mattis Avenue between Meadow Drive and Kirby Avenue. Southbound traffic will be reduced to one lane. • One eastbound lane of Kirby Avenue between Rosewood Drive and Mattis Avenue. Eastbound traffic will be reduced […]
Free Parking Offered in Downtown Champaign this December
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 December 1 through December 31, 2023. Hourly visitors parking longer than two hours will receive a two-hour discount off their parking fee. […]
Annual Parade of Lights Illuminates Downtown Champaign
There was a chill in the air but plenty of warm hearts at the annual Parade of Lights in Downtown Champaign on November 25, 2023. Thousands of twinkling lights put smiles on the faces of kids of all ages as shimmering floats wove their along the crowded downtown streets. City of Champaign parade participants included […]
Market Street and Beardsley Avenue Road Closures
In order to perform storm sewer repairs, SNC Construction will be closing Market Street between Bradley Avenue and Eureka Street and also Beardsley Street between Champaign Street and Market Street. Local driveway access will be maintained for residents within the closure zone; however, no through traffic will be allowed at the intersection of Market Street […]
Fourth Street Road Closure – Extended
In order to complete scheduled improvements to gas mains and services, Ameren Illinois has closed Fourth Street between Washington Street and Hill Street. The closure began on Wednesday, November 8, and will reopen on Friday, December 1, 2023. Through traffic will not be allowed in the area, but access will remain for all local properties.
Sixth Street Road Closure (between Daniel Street and Chalmers Street)
In order to accommodate a crane delivery, the University of Illinois will close Sixth Street between Daniel Street and Chalmers Street. The closure will occur on Monday, November 20, 2023, between the hours of 7 a.m. and 5 p.m., weather permitting. Through traffic will not be allowed in the area, but access will be maintained […]
Prospect Avenue Lane Closure (between Healey Street and Green Street)
In order to complete water main maintenance, Illinois American Water and Shaw Brothers will close one northbound lane of Prospect Avenue between Healey Street and Green Street. The closure will begin on Monday, November 20, and will reopen on Wednesday, November 22, 2023. Northbound traffic will be reduced to one lane in the area.
City Celebrates Staff for Service and Values
The annual Employee Awards and Service Recognition Ceremony was held on November 15, 2023. This event celebrates the accomplishments and service of City of Champaign staff honored with either an employee award or for achieving a career milestone. This year’s celebration honored 83 employees who received an individual or team award. These staff members were […]
Green Street Lane Closure (between State Street and Randolph Street)
In order to complete pavement patching, Illinois American Water and Shaw Brothers will close one westbound lane of Green Street between State Street and Randolph Street. The closure will begin on Wednesday, November 15, and will reopen by Monday, November 20, 2023. Both eastbound and westbound traffic will be maintained during the work.