Champaign Police Respond to Report of Suspicious Package
Traffic Reopened Near Springfield Avenue & Staley Road At approximately 7:00 a.m. on Friday, September 2, 2022, the Champaign Police Department responded to a call for a suspicious item at a business near the intersection of Springfield Avenue and Staley Road. The item was described as a large piece of unattended luggage located near highly […]
CommYOUnity Block Party at MLK Subdivision
On September 1, 2022, the Neighborhood Services Department supported the MLK Subdivision with a neighborhood-based block party in connection with the “CommYOUnity: It Takes You To Make It Work” campaign. More than 40 neighbors enjoyed an evening of food, games, and music. Resource and information vendors included representatives from the Police, Fire, Equity and Engagement […]
Bradley Avenue Lane Closures at Williamsburg Drive
In order to perform storm sewer repairs, SNC Construction will be closing the two lanes of Bradley Avenue at its intersection with Williamsburg Drive. Travel through the work zone will be merged into single eastbound and westbound lanes. Travel at the intersection will remain unaffected by this project; however, minor traffic delays may occur at […]
Upcoming Downtown Road Closures for Labor Day Parade
The AFL-CIO of Champaign County will be hosting the labor Day Parade on Monday, September 5, 2022. To accommodate the parade route, the following streets will be closed to traffic beginning at 9 a.m. until approximately 11:30 a.m.: • Neil Street between University Avenue and Columbia Street • Main Street between Neil Street and Chestnut […]
Equity and Engagement Staff Canvass Neighborhood to Inform Residents of Community Gun Violence Response Meeting
Justice Victim Advocates Jarrel Young and Eric Toga (Equity and Engagement Dept.) canvassed Bloomington Rd. and Mattis Ave. for a Community Gun Violence Response Meeting scheduled for next Wednesday 9/7/22 at 6 p.m. at Mt. Calvary Baptist Church. This meeting is in response to a recent shooting incident in the neighborhood. Door to door canvassing […]
City Staff Attends Uniting Pride Center Open House
On August 29, 2022, Acting Community Relations Manager/Compliance Officer Mary Catherine Roberson (Equity and Engagement) and Administrative Services Manager/LGBTQ+ Liaison Kris Koester (Public Works) attended the Uniting Pride (UP) Center’s Open House at the University YMCA. The UP Center of Champaign County is the only LGBTQ+ resource center in the greater east central Illinois region, […]
Norfolk Southern Railroad Crossing Work and Bradley Avenue Road Closure
In order to complete repairs to five railroad crossings generally located north of University Avenue between Fifth Street and McKinley Avenue, Norfolk Southern Railroad will close the following streets: • Fifth Street just south of Washington Street • Phillips Drive just north of Washington Street • Walnut Street about halfway between Columbia Avenue and North […]
Building Permits Issued
The Champaign Fire Department’s Building Safety Division recently issued the following building permits for projects with an estimated construction value of $250,000 or more. Address Value of Construction Date Issued Type Use 205 W Park Ave $892,653 08/25/22 Alteration Offices 1300 S Neil St $419,855 08/31/22 New Utility Bldg 2022 Overall […]
CommYOUnity Event Held With Urbana Park District
On August 26, 2022, Equity and Engagement staff joined the Urbana Park District for a CommYOUnity Event at Brookens Athletic Fields. This four-hour event was jam packed with yard games, food, music, and a bounce house. Residents of the Lierman neighborhood also took advantage of free Urvana scholarships that were available. More than 200 community […]
Bradley Avenue Lane Closures at Hedge Road
In order to perform storm sewer repairs, SNC Construction will be closing the two lanes of Bradley Avenue at its intersection with Hedge Road. Travel through the work zone will be merged into single eastbound and westbound lanes. Travel at the intersection will remain unaffected by this work. Minor traffic delays may occur at work […]