Mayor Feinen Podcast: From Snowstorms to Street Repairs – a Conversation with Public Works Director Terry Lusby Jr.
Public Works touches almost every part of daily life in Champaign, and this episode of the Mayor Feinen Podcast gives a closer look at the people behind that work. Mayor Deborah Frank Feinen talks with Public Works Director Terry Lusby Jr., who leads a department of about 110 employees across engineering, operations, and administration. He […]
Neighborhood Services Department Hosts Resource Exchange
The Neighborhood Services Department’s Neighborhood Relations Division hosted a Resource Exchange on February 21, 2026 at Champaign Fire Station 1. Public Works staff presented information on detention pond maintenance and available City programs, credits, and incentives to assist. They also shared information on the various State-level organizations that provide resources on best practices for detention […]
Kirby Avenue Lane Closure (at the intersection of Prospect Avenue)
In order to make foundation repairs to the traffic signal mast arm, Champaign Signal and Lighting will close an eastbound lane of Kirby Avenue at the intersection of Prospect Avenue. The closure is scheduled for Thursday, February 26, 2026, from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Fifth Street Road Closure (between Springfield Avenue and Healey Street)
In order to complete material delivery at 502 S. Fifth Street, University Group will close Fifth Street between Springfield Avenue and Healey Street. The closure will occur between the hours of 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. on Friday, February 27, 2026. During the closure, through traffic will not be allowed; however, access will be maintained […]
Garden Hills Phase 3 Project (Paula Drive Full Closure at Mattis Avenue)
Garden Hills Phase 3 Project (Paula Drive Full Closure at Mattis Avenue) CHAMPAIGN – Starting Friday, February 27, 2026, Paula Drive will be closed to vehicular traffic at the intersection of Paula Drive and Mattis Avenue. There will also be a lane closure along Mattis Avenue to facilitate construction on the east lane of the […]
2026 Spring Yard Waste Collection
The City of Champaign’s 2026 Spring Yard Waste Collection has been scheduled. The Orange Zone and Blue Zone will each have one collection in April and one collection in May. • All residences in the Orange Zone should put materials out by 6 a.m. on Monday, April 13, and Monday, May 11, 2026. • All […]
Fifth Street Road Closures (between Springfield Avenue and Healey Street)
In order to complete material delivery at 502 S. Fifth Street, University Group will close Fifth Street between Springfield Avenue and Healey Street. The closures will occur between the hours of 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. on the following dates: • Monday, February 23, 2026 • Wednesday, February 25, 2026 During the closure, through traffic […]
Fifth Street Road Closure (between Springfield Avenue and Healey Street)
In order to complete material delivery at 502 S. Fifth Street, University Group will close Fifth Street between Springfield Avenue and Healey Street. The closure will occur today, Wednesday, February 18, through 6 p.m. and also Thursday, February 19, 2026, between the hours of 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. During the closure, through traffic will […]
Lane Closures near 309 S. First Street – Extended Date
In order to facilitate construction activity at 309 S. First Street, University Group has closed the following lanes: Northbound lane of Locust Street from Willow Street to Marshall Street Eastbound lane of Willow Street from Locust Street to First Street Westbound lane of Marshall Street from Locust Street to First Street The closures began December […]
Anthony Drive Road Closure (between Dobbins Drive and Dale Drive)
In order to complete pavement patching, White Construction and IDOT will close Anthony Drive between Dobbins Drive and Dale Drive. Both eastbound and westbound traffic will be detoured in the area. The closure will begin on Monday, February 16, 2026, and will reopen on Monday, February 23, 2026, weather permitting. During the closure, access will […]