City Staff Attend ILCMA Winter Conference
City Manager Dorothy Ann David and Deputy City Manager Joan Walls attended the Illinois City/County Management Association (ILCMA) Winter Conference in Normal, IL February 7-9, 2024. During the conference, Joan Walls was honored with the Life Saver Award, which honors ILCMA members who have provided support and mentoring to members in career transition. In addition, […]
February 13, 2024 Regular Study Session
The City Council agenda for the February 13, 2024 Regular Study Session 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. […]
Hill Street Road Closure (between McKinley Avenue and Willis Avenue)
In order to complete a sanitary sewer connection at 1005 W. Hill Street, Fred’s Plumbing will close a portion of Hill Street between McKinley Avenue and Willis Avenue. The closure will begin on Tuesday, February 13, and will reopen on or before Monday, February 19, 2024. Through traffic will not be allowed in this area, but […]
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 February 13 and 14, 2024, between the hours of 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Access will be maintained to all local properties.
Arrest Made in Shooting Investigation – 100 Block of N. Market Street
Champaign Police were dispatched at 3:19 p.m. on February 8, 2024, to the 100 block of N. Market Street for a report of a shooting with injuries. On-scene, officers located a 45-year-old Broadlands man with a potentially life-threatening gunshot wound to the torso. Officers from the Champaign Police Department quickly rendered medical aid with assistance […]
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 501 S Fifth St $1,969,778 02/05/24 New Multi-Family 202 E John St $440,000 02/06/24 Alteration Multi-Family 2024 Overall Construction […]
University Avenue Lane Closures (intersection of University Avenue and State Street)
In order to perform directional boring for underground conduits, CS&L will close both an eastbound and westbound lane of University Avenue at the intersection of State Street. The closure is currently active and is scheduled to reopen at 4 p.m. today. The lanes will be closed again on Thursday, February 8, 2024, from 6:30 a.m. […]
Healey Street Road Closure – Revised Date
In order to accommodate crane and material deliveries at 316 E. Healey Street, Wells and Wells Construction will close Healey Street between Third Street and Fourth Street. Access to local properties will be maintained via Third Street, but Healey Street will be closed to through traffic. The closure will begin on Wednesday, February 7, and will […]
Daniel Street Lane Closure (between Fifth Street and Sixth Street)
In order to repair a leaking water valve, Illinois American Water and Shaw Brothers have closed the eastbound lane of Daniel Street between Fifth Street and Sixth Street. The closure began on Tuesday, February 6, and will reopen on Thursday, February 8, 2024, weather permitting. Westbound traffic will continue through the area uninterrupted.
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 Wednesday, February 7, 2024, between the hours of 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Access will be maintained to all local properties.