New Episode of The Mayor Feinen Podcast Focuses on CPD Reaccreditation
In the newest installment of her podcast, Mayor Feinen sits down with ILEAP Director/Chief, Jeff Hamer, and CPD’s Lt. Greg Manzana, to discuss the Champaign Police Department’s recent reaccreditation as a Tier 2 department, the highest standard of excellence. In this episode, they talk about: what Tier 2 accreditation means for the Champaign community, how […]
Residential Fire – 1400 Block W. Clark St.
The Champaign Fire Department responded to a fire in a residence in the 1400 block of W. Clark St., Monday, December 2, 2024, at 11:12 a.m. Fire crews were able to quickly get the fire under control. Firefighters responded to a report from a passerby of a fire in the single-family home. Once on the […]
Free Parking Offered in Downtown Champaign this December
To encourage residents and visitors to frequent Downtown Champaign businesses this holiday season, the City of Champaign is offering up to two hours of free parking in the Hill Street Parking Deck from now through December 31, 2024. Hourly visitors parking longer than two hours will receive a two-hour discount off their parking fee. The […]
Champaign City Council to Vote on Appointment of Joan Walls as Next City Manager
At its meeting on December 3, 2024, the Champaign City Council will consider a resolution to appoint Joan Walls to serve as the next City Manager for the City of Champaign. For the past eleven years Walls has served as Deputy City Manager, a position that functions as the Chief Operating Officer of the City […]
December 3, 2024 Regular Council Meeting and Post-Council Study Session
The City Council agenda for the December 3, 2024 Regular Council Meeting and Post-Council Study Session is now available through the link below. This meeting will be held in the City Council Chambers of the City Building, 102 N. Neil Street in Champaign, at 7:00 p.m. The meeting is open to the public and participation […]
Community Canvassing
On Tuesday, November 19, 2024, the Equity and Engagement and Neighborhood Services Department conducted a canvasing surrounding the 2000 block of Cynthia Dr. The goal of canvassing is to foster connections with community members, particularly those who may have been affected by recent acts of violence. By establishing personal relationships, staff can gain a deeper […]
FACE-LIFT’s 1st Annual Youth Leadership Symposium
On Friday, November 22, 2024 staff from Equity and Engagement Department, as well as Chief Tyler of the Champaign Police attended FACE-LIFT’s 1st Annual Youth Leadership Symposium. This event was hosted by LIFT (Leading Individuals and Families to Transformation) Champaign which is the result of an innovative partnership between the Champaign Unit 4 School District […]
Apartment Fire – 100 Block Buena Vista Dr.
The Champaign Fire Department responded to a fire in an apartment building in the 100 block of Buena Vista Dr., Monday, November 25, at 12:56 p.m. Fire crews were able to quickly get the fire under control. Firefighters responded to a report from a passerby of a fire in this four-unit apartment building. Once on […]
University Avenue Lane Closure (between Third Street and Fourth Street)
In order to install sidewalk at 306 E. University Avenue, Stark Excavating will close a westbound lane of University Avenue between Third Street and Fourth Street. During the closure, westbound traffic will be reduced to one lane. The closure will begin on Monday, December 2, and will reopen on Friday, December 6, 2024.
University Avenue Lane Closure (between Randolph Street and Neil Street)
In order to complete window maintenance at 100 W. University Avenue, Bacon & Van Buskirk Glass will close one westbound lane of University Avenue between Randolph Street and Neil Street. During the closure, westbound traffic will be reduced to one lane. The closure will occur on Wednesday, November 27, 2024, between the hours of 7 […]