Stadium Fire – 1402 S. First St.
The Champaign Fire Department responded to a fire at Memorial Stadium, 1402 S. First St., Tuesday, October 3rd, at 7:56 p.m. Fire crews worked to extinguish this fire that originated in a maintenance area of the stadium under the Horseshoe. Firefighters responded to an automatic fire alarm at the stadium. Once on the scene, fire […]
Mayor Feinen Elected First Vice President of the Illinois Municipal League
On September 23, 2023, Mayor Deborah Frank Feinen was unanimously elected to a one-year term as the Illinois Municipal League’s (IML) First Vice President. IML is a statewide association that represents Illinois communities and provides a united voice on matters involving common interests across the state. Mayor Feinen was elected to this leadership position during […]
Champaign, Urbana, and Champaign County Announce 2023 Trick-or-Treating Hours
Halloween trick-or-treating hours in the City of Champaign, City of Urbana, and Champaign County will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 31, 2023. The Champaign County Board has approved specific rules/guidelines/hours, which both Champaign and Urbana have historically agreed to. Those guidelines state that Halloween trick-or-treating will be held on October 31, regardless […]
State Grant Awarded to Support Asylum Seekers in Champaign County
The City of Urbana, in partnership with the City of Champaign, The Refugee Center, New American Welcome Center, and Cunningham Township Supervisor’s Office, were awarded a $247,918 grant from the Illinois Department of Human Services to fund services to asylum seekers in Champaign County. Both Urbana and Champaign City Councils will review acceptance of these […]
America Recycles Day at Boneyard Creek – October 28, 2023
Please join in on Saturday, October 28, 2023, from 10 a.m. to Noon to pick up litter for America Recycles Day @ Boneyard Creek. This event will be hosted by City staff and members of Keep Champaign Beautiful. A free pizza lunch will be provided immediately following the clean-up. For planning purposes, it is requested […]
October 3, 2023 Regular Council Meeting
The City Council agenda for the October 3, 2023 Regular Council Meeting 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 is welcome and encouraged. […]
Mattis Avenue Lane Closure (between Henry Street and Stonegate Drive)
In order to complete pavement patching, Ameren Illinois and Shaw Brothers will close one southbound lane of Mattis Avenue between Henry Street and Stonegate Drive. The closure will begin on Monday, October 2, and will reopen on Thursday, October 5, 2023. During the closure, southbound traffic will be reduced to one lane in the area.
Champaign Unit 4 School District Hosts Operation Hope Informational Meetings
Neighborhood Programs staff attended informational sessions this week for Unit 4 School District’s upcoming program year for Operation Hope. A meeting was held at both Centennial and Central High Schools to inform current and newly students enrolled in Operation Hope of expectations for the coming year. Operation Hope is a college and career readiness program […]
Neighborhood Services Department Submits CAPER to HUD
On September 28, 2023, Neighborhood Services staff submitted the FY 2022-23 Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report (CAPER) to the US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The CAPER summarizes the progress the City made in carrying out its strategic plan outlined in its 5-year Consolidated Plan, including accomplishments, Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) resources […]
Apartment Fire – 2614 W Springfield Ave.
The Champaign Fire Department responded to a fire in a multi-family apartment building at 2614 W Springfield Ave., Friday, September 29, at 4:18 a.m. Fire crews worked to extinguish this fire that originated on the third floor. Firefighters responded to multiple reports of a three-story building with fire showing from the roof. En route, this […]