Online Auction for 2019 Ford Explorer
The City of Champaign is selling a 2019 Ford Explorer Interceptor Utility vehicle via online auction. Bids will be accepted through GovDeals.com until December 30, 2024, at 1 p.m. CST.
University Avenue Lane Closure (between Fourth Street and Third Street)
In order to complete sidewalk and parkway grading at 306 E. University Avenue, Stark Excavating will close a westbound lane of University Avenue between Fourth Street and Third Street. During the closure, westbound traffic will be reduced to one lane. The closure will occur on Monday, December 23, 2024, between the hours of 7 a.m. […]
Visiting The Springfield Project’s CAP 1908 site
On Wednesday, December 18, 2024, Tracy Parsons, Community Relations Manager, and Mikal Washington, Community Relations Specialist with the Equity and Engagement Department, participated in an incubator tour of The Springfield Project’s CAP 1908 site. This project aims to collaborate with public agencies and private partners to facilitate community development and revitalization, foster diversity development initiatives, […]
Arrest Made in December 9, 2024, Homicide Investigation
A Chicago man is in custody following an investigation into a December 2024 homicide in southwest Champaign. Champaign police were dispatched at 7:50 p.m. on December 9, 2024, to the 2400 block of W. Springfield Avenue for a report of a shooting with injuries. On-scene, officers located 21-year-old Heaven Hope with multiple life-threatening gunshot wounds. […]
2024 Showcase of the Equitable Development Data Insight Training
On December 12, 2024, Rob Kowalski, Director of the Neighborhood Services Department; Rachel Joy, Director of the Equity and Engagement Department; and Mikal Washington, Community Relations Specialist, participated in the 2024 Showcase of the Equitable Development Data Insight Training (EDDIT). During the event, City staff had the opportunity to present alongside other 2024 cohorts, including […]
No City Council Meeting Scheduled for Tuesday, December 24, 2024
There is no City Council Meeting scheduled for Tuesday, December 24, 2024. Click here to download the December 24, 2024 No Meeting Notice
Champaign County Community Coalition
On Wednesday, December 11, 2024, the Champaign County Community Coalition held its monthly meeting at the Holiday Inn Conference Center from 3:30 to 5 PM. Coalition attendees had the opportunity to celebrate local law enforcement agencies as they showcased key achievements from 2024. Highlights included the introduction of innovative initiatives, the deployment of advanced equipment, […]
Residential Fire – 600 Block English Creek Ct.
The Champaign Fire Department responded to a fire in a residence in the 600 block of English Creek Ct., Wednesday, December 18, 2024, at 2:34 p.m. Fire crews were able to quickly get the fire under control. Firefighters responded to a report from an occupant of a fire in the single-family home. Once on the […]
Joan Walls Sworn In as New City Manager
During the December 17, 2024, City Council meeting, Joan Walls took the oath of office to serve as the City’s new City Manager effective December 21, 2024. The City congratulates Ms. Walls on her promotion! Residents can watch the swearing-in ceremony on the City’s website.
City Manager Dorothy Ann David Retiring After 30 Years of Dedicated Service
Dorothy Ann David will retire from the City of Champaign on December 20, 2024, after more than 30 years of service, including eleven as City Manager. Ms. David was honored with a Council Proclamation and other honors during the December 17, 2024. The City congratulates and thanks Ms. David for her long and impactful service […]