Category: Public Works Department News

New Mayor Feinen Podcast Discusses the Mayors’ Monarch Pledge

The Mayors’ Monarch Pledge is a commitment by cities across the country to create habitats for monarch butterflies and other pollinators. In this latest episode Public Works staff explain the City’s efforts to incorporate more pollinator-friendly plantings and habitats into City projects. They talk not only about why it is important to save the monarchs, […]


University Avenue Lane Closure (between Fair Street and Draper Avenue)

In order to perform storm sewer lining, Hoerr Construction will be closing the right lane of eastbound University Avenue between Fair Street and Draper Avenue. Traffic will be merged into a single eastbound lane through the construction work zone. All travel at intersections will remain open and generally unaffected by this work. Work is scheduled […]


White Street Lane Closure (between Prairie Street and Randolph Street)

In order to perform storm sewer lining, Hoerr Construction will have single-lane closures affecting traffic traveling on White Street, State Street, and Randolph Street. Work is scheduled to begin on Monday, May 2, at 7 a.m. and is planned to be completed and reopened to traffic by 5 p.m. on the same day. Work operations […]


Fifth Street Road Closure – Extended Closure (between Church Street and Washington Street)

In order to complete soil remediation, Ameren Illinois closed Fifth Street between Church Street and Washington Street. The closure began on Monday, December 6, 2021, and is now scheduled to reopen on Wednesday, June 1, 2022. The street will be closed to through traffic, but access to all local properties will be maintained. Drivers are […]


Adopt A Drain Friday

On your marks, get set, go!!  Quick, visit champaignil.gov/adoptadrain to sign up to adopt a storm drain in your neighborhood.  Clearing the drains can help prevent flooding and keep refuse out of our waterways. Today’s available Drain of the Week, named Eliud, is mentally and physically disciplined and highly motivated. He works hard to attain […]


White Street Road Closure (between Wheaton Avenue and New Street)

In order to complete a pavement repair, Northern Concrete Construction will close White Street between Wheaton Avenue and New Street. The closure will begin on Thursday, April 28, and reopen on Monday, May 2, 2022, weather permitting. Access will be maintained for all local properties.


Church Street Lane Closure (between Fair Street and Sabin Avenue)

In order to perform storm sewer lining, Hoerr Construction will be closing the right lane of westbound Church Street between Sabin Avenue and Fair Street. All travel at intersections will remain open and generally unaffected by this work. Work is scheduled to begin at 7 a.m. on Thursday, April 28, and is planned to be […]


Healey Street Lane Closures (between Elm Street and Neil Street)

In order to perform storm sewer lining, Hoerr Construction will have single-lane closures affecting traffic traveling on Healey Street between Elm Street and Neil Street. Work is scheduled to begin on Thursday, April 28, and is planned to be completed and reopened to traffic on Friday, April 29, 2022. Work operations and lane impacts are […]


State Street Lane Closure (between Springfield Avenue and Healey Street)

In order to complete a pavement repair, Shaw Brothers has closed one southbound lane of State Street between Springfield Avenue and Healey Street. The closure began on Monday, April 25, and will reopen on Friday, April 29, 2022, weather permitting. Southbound traffic will be reduced to one lane during the closure.


Prospect Avenue Lane Closure (between Maple Street and Vine Street)

In order to perform storm sewer lining, Hoerr Construction will be closing the right lane of southbound Prospect Avenue between Maple and Vine Street. Traffic will be merged into a single southbound lane through the construction work zone. All travel at intersections will remain unaffected by this work. Work is scheduled to begin at 7 […]