State Street Lane Closure (between White Street and Springfield Avenue)
In order to complete a pavement patch, Shaw Brothers and Illinois American Water will close one southbound lane of State Street between White Street and Springfield Avenue. The closure will begin on Monday, October 4, 2021, and will reopen on Thursday, October 7, 2021. Southbound traffic will be reduced to one lane in the area.
Marketview Drive Lane Closure (between Center Drive and Neil Street)
In order to complete water service repair at 103 W Marketview Drive, Mid Illinois Concrete will close two lanes of Marketview Drive between Center Drive and Neil Street. The closure will begin on Monday, October 4, 2021, and will reopen on Monday, October 11, 2021. One eastbound and one westbound lane of traffic will be […]
Columbia Avenue and Prairie Street Intersection Closure
In order to complete water main crossings, Illinois American Water and Cross Construction will be closing the intersection of Columbia Avenue and Prairie Street. The closure will begin on Monday, October 4, 2021, and will reopen on Friday, October 22, 2021. Access to all properties will be maintained using the following alternate routes: – 400 […]
Residential Fire – 1215 Redwood Dr.
The Champaign Fire Department responded to a fire in a single-family home at 1215 Redwood Dr., Thursday, September 30th, at 3:51 p.m. Fire crews rescued one adult fire victim from the home. Firefighters responded to a report of a fire at this single-story residence. Once on the scene, fire crews reported heavy smoke coming from […]
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 103 E Daniel St $341,000 9/17/21 Alteration Multi-Fam. 104 E Armory $250,000 9/17/21 Alteration Multi-Fam. 804 N Neil, Ste 103 $387,302 9/20/21 Alteration […]
Champaign Fire Department Reminds the Community To “Learn the Sounds of Fire Safety!”
In a typical home, you can have as little as one to two minutes to escape safely after the smoke alarm sounds. Knowing the difference between your smoke or carbon monoxide alarm and what it means when they sound can save a life. The National Fire Protection Association’s 2021 Fire Prevention Week is October 3rd […]
One Arrest Made in Centennial High School Gunfire Investigation; Police Seek Additional Suspect
On Sept. 15, 2021, at approximately 1:38 p.m., Champaign Police responded to the area of Jefferson Middle School and Centennial High School for the report of shots fired. Both schools were placed on lockdown at police request. Upon arrival, officers located a shooting scene in a field north of Centennial High School. Thirteen (13) shell […]
City Submits Consolidated Annual Performance Review
The City submitted its Consolidated Annual Performance Review (CAPER) to HUD on September 28. The CAPER outlines the City’s expenditures and accomplishments with Community Development Block Grant Funds during the previous program year. Projects funded during FY 2020-21 program year focused on preventing and responding to the Coronavirus. These funds were targeted towards emergency mortgage, […]
City of Champaign Participates in Pride Fest Parade
City staff Mary Catherine Roberson and Brian Paris were joined by Mayor Feinen and Human Relations Commissioner Joe Joseph Gamez at the City’s Resource table at Pride Fest in Urbana on Saturday, September 26. City staff answered questions and provided goodies to participants at our resource table. Following that, the Mayor, Council Members, and staff […]
Mayor Feinen Reelected to the Illinois Municipal League Board of Directors
The City of Champaign congratulates Mayor Deborah Frank Feinen for being reelected to the Illinois Municipal League (IML) Board of Directors. The IML recently held its 108th Annual Conference, and the election took place during the group’s Annual Business Meeting on September 25, 2021. Mayor Feinen was reelected to serve as one of the Board’s […]