CUPHD | Black Health, Wealth, and Wellness Panel Discussion
On February 22, 2024, Mikal Washington and Eric Toga from the Equity and Engagement Department attended the Black Health, Wealth, and Wellness panel discussion hosted by Champaign-Urbana Public Health District’s Justice Coalition. The event focused on the inequalities regarding healthcare, economic development, and access to resources for blacks in America. City staff were able to […]
IDOT Conference | Today’s Challenge, Tomorrow’s Reward
On February 21, 2024, Mikal Washington from the Equity and Engagement Department and Adonis Fuller from the Finance Department attended IDOT’s annual conference “Today’s Challenge, Tomorrow’s Reward” in Springfield, IL at the Crowne Plaza hotel. The event was centered around providing education and networking opportunities to DBE firms and contractors. City staff provided information on […]
Duncan Road Closure (between Bonnie Blair Drive and Valerie Drive)
In order to install water service for Parkland College, Mid Illinois Concrete will close Duncan Road between Valerie Drive and Bonnie Blair Drive. Access will be maintained to all local properties. The closure will begin on Monday, February 26, and will reopen on Friday, March 1, 2024, weather permitting.
Three-Way Stop Deployed at University Avenue and State Street
CS&L is currently working at the intersection of University Avenue and State Street to make repairs to the traffic signal at the southwest corner. For safety, the circuit will be de-energized while the work is completed. Stop signs are being deployed; this intersection will become a three-way stop until it is safe enough to restore […]
Champaign Public Works Director Announces Resignation
Khalil Zaied, the Public Works Director for the City of Champaign, has announced his resignation from that position effective March 8, 2024. Zaied is moving out of state to attend to private, family matters. Zaied has served as the City’s Public Works Director since October 17, 2022. Khalil Zaied stated, “It is with a heavy […]
Shooting Investigation – 700 Block of W. Vine Street
Champaign Police were dispatched at 7:31 p.m. on February 19, 2024, to the 700 block of W. Vine Street for a report of a shooting with injuries. As officers arrived on-scene, they were notified of a victim who arrived at a local hospital by personal transport. Additional officers were dispatched to the hospital, where they […]
2024 Spring Yard Waste Collection
The City of Champaign’s 2024 Spring Yard Waste Collection has been scheduled. The Orange Zone and Blue Zone will each have one collection in April and one collection in May. • All residences in the Blue Zone should put materials out by 6 a.m. on Monday, April 8, and Monday, May 13, 2024. • All […]
Residential Fire – 1600 Block Williamsburg Dr.
The Champaign Fire Department responded to a fire inside an attached garage in the 1600 block of Williamsburg Dr. on February 17, 2024, at 8:43 p.m. Fire crews were able to contain the fire to the garage. Firefighters responded to the report from a neighbor of fire coming from the garage of the home. Once […]
Community Update: Man Dies After February 8, 2024, Shooting Incident
Champaign Police have been informed that the victim of a February 8 shooting incident has passed away due to his injuries at a local hospital. This investigation has been reclassified as a Homicide. Champaign Police were dispatched at 3:19 p.m. on February 8, 2024, to the 100 block of N. Market Street for a report […]
Anthony Drive Road Closure (between Dobbins Drive and Dale Drive)
White Construction will close Anthony Drive between Dobbins Drive and Dale Drive. Both eastbound and westbound Anthony Drive traffic will be detoured in the area. The closure will occur on Tuesday, February 20, 2024, between the hours of 7 a.m. and 3 p.m. Access will be maintained to all local properties.