New Episode of Champaign City Profiles Features Kris Koester
In the latest Champaign City Profiles podcast we talk with Kris Koester (Administrative Services Manager/Public Information Officer) about managing the parking, recycling and administrative support staff at Public Works. Kris then discusses his role as Public Works’ public information officer, then finishes with an explanation of his role as the LGBTQ+ liaison to the City […]
Illinois American Water Construction on Columbia Avenue
On Wednesday, September 22, 2021, Illinois American Water and Cross Construction will begin installing new water main and services on Columbia Avenue between Neil Street and Prairie Street. Construction is scheduled to be completed by the end of October 2021. During this time, the following lane closures are anticipated: • Columbia Avenue between State Street […]
City of Champaign Fall Yard Waste Collection 2021
The City of Champaign Fall Yard Waste Collection program will run from October 11 through December 10, 2021. Blue Zone pickups will begin October 11, 2021, and Orange Zone pickups will begin October 18, 2021. No pickup dates are scheduled during the week of Thanksgiving. Collection is available to all City of Champaign residential properties […]
Prospect Avenue Lane Closures (between Breen Drive and Devonshire Drive)
In order to perform routine storm sewer maintenance activities, Visu-Sewer of Missouri, LLC will be closing short sections of southbound traffic on Prospect Avenue from Breen Drive to Devonshire Drive. These single-lane closures will be in affect from Tuesday, September 21 to Friday, September 24. Traffic in this area will be merged into the west […]
Adopt A Drain Friday
Tell your friends and neighbors that today is a great day to Adopt A Drain! It’s easy and typically takes less than five minutes! Volunteers clear a storm drain and ten feet on each side of any litter, grass and leaves four times a year and before forecasted heavy rain events. This drain named Blanche […]
Early Morning Sewer Work at Bradley Avenue and McKinley Avenue Intersection
In order to perform routine storm sewer maintenance activities, the City of Champaign will be working in the intersection of Bradley Avenue and McKinley Avenue. Traffic will be directed around the work being completed. This work will happen between the hours of 5 a.m. and 7 a.m. on Friday, September 17, 2021. The work is […]
Park Avenue Road Closure (between Willis Avenue and McKinley Avenue)
As part of the City’s Annual Brick Maintenance Project, Feutz Contractors will be closing Park Avenue between Willis Avenue and McKinley Avenue. Repair work will begin on Thursday, September 16, 2021. The closure is expected to last three weeks, weather permitting. Please do not park on the street near the construction site or in areas […]
State Street Lane Closure (between Church Street and Park Street)
In order to complete window work at 222 N State Street, Arrow Glass will close one southbound lane of State Street between Church Street and Park Street. The closure will occur on Wednesday, September 15, 2021, and Thursday, September 16, 2021, between the hours of 7 a.m. and 12 p.m. Southbound traffic will be reduced […]
2021 Sewer Lining Project
Hoerr Construction, Inc. will begin work on the 2021 Sewer Lining Project starting Wednesday, September 15, 2021. Sewer lining rehabilitates existing sewers to a like-new condition. This work will require temporary, one lane closures. Traffic in the affected areas will be merged into single lanes through short work zones. Minor traffic delays may occur. This […]
Adopt A Drain Friday
There’s no way to avoid it, wind and rain cause leaves, grass clippings, and debris to find their way in the storm grates around town. The City’s Adopt A Drain Program allows the City to partner with volunteer residents to keep these drains clear. This drain named Charlie is available for adoption and is located […]