City of Champaign News

Duncan Road and Kirby Avenue Lane Reductions (SW Intersection of Duncan and Kirby; Kirby from Duncan to Carolyn)

In order to perform routine storm maintenance activities, National Power Rodding Corp. will be working at the southwest intersection of Duncan Road and Kirby Avenue, with work proceeding east on Kirby to Carolyn Drive. Traffic will be merged into single lanes at short construction zones. Work is planned daily from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., […]


Shooting Investigation – 400 block of Nathaniel Burch Drive

On Nov. 12, 2021, at approximately 8:57 p.m., Champaign Police responded to the 400 block of Nathaniel Burch Drive for the report of shots fired. Upon arrival, officers located several rounds of spent shell casings and soon learned a 40-year-old female arrived at a local hospital by personal transport with a gunshot wound to the […]




Bradley Avenue Lane Closure (between Fifth Street and Carver Drive)

In order to repair a leaking water valve, Illinois American Water will close one westbound lane of Bradley Avenue between Fifth Street and Carver Drive.  The closure will begin on Monday, November 15, 2021, and will reopen on Monday, November 22, 2021.  Westbound traffic will be reduced to one lane in the area.


Neil Street Lane Closure (between White Street and Springfield Avenue)

In order to perform storm sewer repairs, Hoerr Construction will be closing the right southbound lane of Neil Street between White Street and Springfield Avenue.  The intersection of White Street and Neil Street will also be closed. Work is scheduled to occur on Monday, November 15, 2021, between the hours of 7 a.m. and 3 […]


November 16, 2021 Regular Council Meeting

The City Council agenda for the November 16, 2021 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. […]


City Building Atrium Display Honors Veterans

The City’s Office of Equity, Community and Human Rights decorated the display case in the atrium of the City Building for Veterans Day. Please stop by and check it out (102 N. Neil St., Champaign).  The City honors and thanks all our nation’s veterans, including City staff members who bravely protected and served our nation.


Lynwood Drive Road Closure (between Harrington Drive and Hadley Drive)

In order to perform maintenance on sanitary sewer interceptors, Urbana Champaign Sanitary District will close Lynwood Drive between Harrington Drive and Hadley Drive. The road closure will begin on Tuesday, November 9, and will reopen on Friday, November 19, 2021, weather permitting. Access to local properties will be maintained throughout the project.


Notice of Proposed Property Tax Levy Increase for the City of Champaign, Illinois

I. A public hearing to approve a proposed property tax levy increase for the City of Champaign for 2021 will be held on November 16, 2021 at 7:00 pm at the City of Champaign Council Chambers, 102 N. Neil Street, Champaign, IL 61820. Any person desiring to appear at the public hearing and present testimony […]