Prospect Avenue and Armory Avenue Lane Closures
In order to perform storm sewer repairs, Hoerr Construction will be closing the right lane of southbound Prospect Avenue on the north side of the intersection with Armory Avenue. Prospect Avenue travel through the work zone will be merged into a single southbound lane. Northbound traffic will be unaffected by this project. Armory Avenue will […]
Storm Sewer Maintenance Activities on Neil Street
In order to perform routine storm sewer maintenance activities, National Power Rodding Corp. will be working on South Neil Street affecting traffic traveling on South Neil between Healey Street and William Street. Traffic will temporarily be merged into single lanes; no roads will be closed. Work is planned during the hours of 7 a.m. to […]
Neil Street Lane Closure (between Main Street and Washington Street)
In order to perform routine storm sewer maintenance activities, National Power Rodding Corp. will be working on North Neil Street affecting traffic traveling south from Main Street to Washington Street. Traffic will temporarily be merged into single lanes. Work is planned during the hours of 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Thursday, August 10, 2023. […]
Locust Street Temporary Road Closure
In order to complete concrete deck pour at 51 E Green, C-U Under Construction will close Locust Street between Green Street and John Street. The closure will begin on Thursday, August 10 and will reopen on Friday, August 11, 2023. During the closure, through traffic will not be allowed, but access will be maintained to […]
New Champaign City Profiles Features April Faulkner
In the latest episode of Champaign City Profiles, Station Manager Brian Paris talks with April Faulkner, a Community Relations Specialist in the Equity and Engagement Department. In the podcast, April provides some examples of what her department does and how her role is to help drive the department’s important work forward. One project that she […]
Downtown Champaign Featured in IML Publication
The August 2023 issue of the Illinois Municipal League (IML) Review features a five-page article about the revitalization of Downtown Champaign. Written by Senior Planner for Economic Development T.J. Blakeman (Planning and Development), the article provides a great history of downtown, the challenges downtown faced during the mid-20th century, and the City’s investment in infrastructure […]
South Downtown Sanitary Sewer Project
In order to construct a new sanitary sewer through portions of South Downtown Champaign, Stark Excavating will be closing the eastbound lane of Springfield Avenue between First Street and Second Street. Stark has already placed detour signs along the detour route. Work will begin at 7 a.m. on Wednesday, August 9, 2023, and the lane […]
Your Journey Back-to-School Begins
On Monday August 7, 2023, Justice Victim Advocates with the Equity and Engagement Department attended the ‘Your Journey Back-to-School Begins’ event at Promise Healthcare of Champaign. In celebration of National Health Center Week, Promise Healthcare was offering Back-to-School assistance such as school physicals, dental exams, and enrollment assistance. Promise Healthcare also collaborated with local vendors. […]
Storm Sewer Maintenance at the Intersection of Church Street and Randolph Street
In order to perform routine storm sewer maintenance activities, National Power Rodding Corp. will be working in the intersection of North Randolph Street and West Church Street, affecting traffic traveling north on Randolph and west on Church Street at the work location. Work is planned during the hours of 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. on […]
Fourth Street Road Closure (between Daniel Street and Chalmers Street)
In order to complete a sanitary sewer repair, SNC Construction will close Fourth Street between Daniel Street and Chalmers Street. An eastbound lane of Daniel Street will also be closed between Third and Fourth Street. Work is scheduled to begin at 7:30 a.m. on Monday, August 7, and is planned to be completed and reopened […]