Press Release: Prospect Avenue Lane Closure (between Breen Drive and Devonshire Drive)
In order to perform routine storm sewer maintenance activities, Visu-Sewer of Missouri, LLC will be closing short sections of southbound traffic on Prospect Avenue from Breen Drive to Devonshire Drive. Traffic in this area will be merged into the west southbound lane for short lengths. Work is planned to begin at 7 a.m. and end […]
New Episode of Champaign City Profiles Features Kris Koester
In the latest Champaign City Profiles podcast we talk with Kris Koester (Administrative Services Manager/Public Information Officer) about managing the parking, recycling and administrative support staff at Public Works. Kris then discusses his role as Public Works’ public information officer, then finishes with an explanation of his role as the LGBTQ+ liaison to the City […]
8th Annual Immigrant Welcome Awards
The 8th Annual Immigrant Welcome Awards ceremony was held virtually on September 18, 2021. The event was held as part of Welcoming Week 2021. The City’s Office of Equity, Community and Human Rights was a partner in the awards celebration. The City congratulates all these winners of a 2021 Welcome Award: Business Leadership Award – […]
CGTV Staff Presents at NATOA Conference
Multimedia Producer Brian Paris was an expert panelist during a session on September 22, 2021, at the annual NATOA conference (National Association of Telecommunications Officers and Advisors), which was held virtually this year. The seminar was titled “Ask an Expert: Tearing Down Barriers to OTT.” OTT stands for “over-the-top” and refers to streaming video content […]
Community Remembers 9/11 at Memorial Ceremony
Community Remembers 9/11 at Memorial Ceremony The community continues to honor the commitment to never forget those lost on September 11th over 20 years ago. The Champaign Fire and Police Departments held their annual 9/11 Memorial Ceremony Saturday, September 11th at West Side Park. Those in attendance heard comments from Mayor Deborah Frank Feinen, Champaign […]
Champaign Coalition’s CVRT Hosts “Healing Communities” Open House
On Monday, September 20th, the Champaign County Community Coalition’s Community Violence Response Task Force hosted a “Healing Communities” open house at the American Legion for community members interested in assisting in efforts to address community violence. Community Relations Specialist Mary Catherine Roberson facilitated the event with Karen Simms of CU Trauma and Resilience Initiative (CU […]
Illinois American Water Construction on Columbia Avenue
On Wednesday, September 22, 2021, Illinois American Water and Cross Construction will begin installing new water main and services on Columbia Avenue between Neil Street and Prairie Street. Construction is scheduled to be completed by the end of October 2021. During this time, the following lane closures are anticipated: • Columbia Avenue between State Street […]
Arrest Made in Shots Fired Call, Vehicle Crash
On Sept. 20, 2021, at approximately 7:50 p.m., Champaign Police Officers heard multiple rounds of gunfire coming from the area of an apartment complex located in the 1100 block of North 3rd Street. Upon arrival, officers observed a black sedan fleeing the area at a high rate of speed. As another officer was responding to […]
City of Champaign Fall Yard Waste Collection 2021
The City of Champaign Fall Yard Waste Collection program will run from October 11 through December 10, 2021. Blue Zone pickups will begin October 11, 2021, and Orange Zone pickups will begin October 18, 2021. No pickup dates are scheduled during the week of Thanksgiving. Collection is available to all City of Champaign residential properties […]
Prospect Avenue Lane Closures (between Breen Drive and Devonshire Drive)
In order to perform routine storm sewer maintenance activities, Visu-Sewer of Missouri, LLC will be closing short sections of southbound traffic on Prospect Avenue from Breen Drive to Devonshire Drive. These single-lane closures will be in affect from Tuesday, September 21 to Friday, September 24. Traffic in this area will be merged into the west […]