City Holds Virtual Neighborhood Leaders Meeting
On August 4 the Neighborhood Services Department hosted its monthly neighborhood leaders virtual meeting. The meeting introduced neighbors in new leadership roles this year to the City’s Neighborhood Coordination Division. Leaders were reminded of the benefits of choosing to register their neighborhood group with the City, and staff shared information on the upcoming Lovin’ U […]
Lovin’ U Campaign Tour is Rollin’
On August 2, the Neighborhood Services Department in, partnership with the Office of Equity, Community and Human Rights, kicked of its Lovin U’ tour with the first of a series of neighborhood-based block parties in the Garden Hills Neighborhood. The Lovin’ U campaign is designed to proactively engage neighborhoods throughout the city with resources and […]
Adopt A Drain Friday
A short nursery rhyme for today’s Adopt A Drain Friday: It’s true! You can help keep storm drains clear by volunteering with the City’s Adopt A Drain program. Jack and Jill at 606 West Hill Street are available along with 8,483 other drains in the City. Visit champaignil.gov/adoptadrain to see if there is a drain […]
Green Street Lane Closure (between Fifth Street and Sixth Street)
In order to repair siding at 512 E Green Street, Broeren Russo will close the westbound lane of Green Street between Fifth Street and Sixth Street. The closure will occur on Monday, August 9, 2021, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. One eastbound and one westbound lane of traffic will be maintained […]
Champaign – The Heart of it All!
This week the Champaign Center Partnership launched “The Heart of it All” marketing campaign to promote the Downtown, Midtown and Campustown business districts. The Champaign Center Partnership used grant funds from the City to develop the campaign, which is being used to help support local businesses and encourage residents and visitors to enjoy everything Champaign […]
Campus Move In-Move Out Cleanliness
The City of Champaign’s Neighborhood Code Compliance Staff will increase enforcement in the campus area from August 9th through September 10th in an attempt to prevent large accumulations of trash and overflowing dumpsters. Property owners will receive notices giving them short response times in which to remove accumulations of trash. If the trash remains after […]
August 10, 2021 Regular Study Session Cancelled
The City Council Regular Study Session scheduled for Tuesday, August 10, 2021, has been canceled. Click here to download the cancellation notice
Bradley Avenue Lane Closure (between Parkland Court and Country Fair Drive)
In order to install a gas main, Ameren Illinois and KS Energy will close one westbound lane of Bradley Avenue between Parkland Court and Country Fair Drive. The closure will occur on Monday, August 9, 2021, between the hours of 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. Westbound traffic will be reduced to one lane in the […]
2021 Annual Paving Project
Select Downtown streets have been chosen for paving and rehabilitation work this year for the 2021 Annual Paving Project. The construction will primarily consist of grinding off the old road surface and paving it with a layer of new asphalt. New ADA sidewalk ramps will be upgraded to meet disability requirements. New traffic signals, storm […]
Champaign Police, Fire Departments Investigating Recent Fires
The Champaign Police and Fire Departments are seeking the public’s help in investigating multiple incidents occurring since July 7th of deliberately set fires resulting in property damage. Most incidents have occurred in the late night or early morning hours, typically between 2:00 and 5:00 am. Dates and addresses for these incidents include: July 7th, Hessel […]