Boneyard Creek Community Day a Success
More than 500 volunteers took part in the Annual Boneyard Creek Community Day event on April 12. More than 300 bags of trash were collected at Scott Park. Some of the most common items picked up from this year’s event included plastic bags, plastic food wrappers, Styrofoam, foam parts and wrappers, plastic caps and bottles, and straws. City […]
Randolph Street and University Avenue Lane Closures
In order to clean windows at 100 W. University Avenue, Clean-Way Window Cleaning will close the following lanes of traffic: Tuesday, April 29, 2025 – A northbound lane of Randolph Street between Park Street and University Avenue will be closed. During the closure from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., northbound traffic will be reduced to […]
Market Street Road Closure (between Taylor Street and University Avenue)
In order to complete utility installation and associated pavement patching at 115 N. Market Street, Mid-Illinois Concrete will close Market Street between Taylor Street and University Avenue. The closure will begin on Monday, April 28, and will reopen on Monday, May 5, 2025, weather permitting.
Temporary Road Closures for Special Events
Upcoming Temporary Road Closures (to accommodate Ebertfest and Illinois Race Weekend) The City of Champaign wants to inform you of upcoming temporary road closures to accommodate special events this week. Ebertfest 2025 In order to facilitate Ebertfest 2025 at the Virginia Theater, Park Avenue will be closed between Randolph Street and the entrance to […]
Spring Display Hops into Downtown!
The Public Works Forestry Section continues to create unique wood-carved displays in Downtown Champaign! Their artistic work now brings the vibrant spirit of spring into the area. Be sure to visit the northeast corner of Walnut and Chester to enjoy another seasonal display!
White Street Lane Closure (in front of 512 W. White Street)
In order to complete a sanitary sewer connection at 512 W. White Street, D&S Sewer Service will close the westbound lane of White Street in front of 512 W. White Street, just east of Lynn Street. The closure will begin on Monday, April 21, and will reopen on or before Monday, April 28, 2025, weather […]
New Episode of The Mayor Feinen Podcast Focuses on IDOT’s Prospect Avenue Project
In her latest podcast, Mayor Feinen talks with Planning and Development Director Bruce Knight and Public Works Director Terry Lusby, Jr. to share more details about IDOT’s proposed changes to Prospect Avenue, including a “road diet”, the addition of bike lanes, and ADA accessibility improvements. Watch the video or listen to the audio podcast.
Community Leaders Excited to Welcome 2025 Illinois Race Weekend Participants
Community Leaders Excited to Welcome 2025 Illinois Race Weekend Participants The Cities of Champaign and Urbana, the Village of Savoy, the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, the Champaign-Urbana Mass Transit District, and numerous community partners are eager to welcome thousands of race participants and fans into our community for the upcoming 2025 Christie Clinic Illinois Race […]
Washington Street Lane Closure (between Second Street and Third Street)
In order to complete pavement patching, Shaw Brothers will close the eastbound lane of Washington Street between Second and Third Street. During the closure, westbound traffic will be maintained, but eastbound traffic will be detoured in the area. Access to all local properties will be maintained. The closure will begin on Monday, April 14, and […]
Clayton Boulevard Road Closure (from Covington Drive to north of Clearwater Drive)
In order to make street repairs, Feutz Contractors will be closing Clayton Boulevard from just north of Covington Drive to just north of Clearwater Drive. Access will be maintained to all properties, but the road will be closed to through traffic. The work will begin at 7 a.m. on Monday, April 14, 2025, with the […]