ARP Community Engagement Events Were a Hit!
On August 10, 2021, the City hosted two Community Engagement Activities where the community provided input on how to best utilize the $25.2 million in Federal funding the City is receiving through the American Rescue Plan (ARP). Finance Director Kay Nees started off the events by proving a brief presentation about the funding objectives and […]
Kirby Avenue Lane Closure (between State Street and Neil Street)
In order to perform routine storm sewer maintenance activities, Visu-Sewer will be closing one eastbound lane of Kirby Avenue between State Street and Neil Street. This closure will be in affect from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., starting Thursday, August 12, 2021, through Friday, August 13, 2021. The work is weather dependent and may be […]
Kirby Avenue Lane Closure (between Grandview Drive and State Street)
In order to perform routine storm sewer maintenance activities, Visu-Sewer of Missouri, LLC, will be closing one westbound lane of Kirby Avenue between Grandview Drive and State Street. This single-lane closure will be in affect from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., starting Tuesday, August 10, through Thursday, August 12, 2021. The work is weather dependent […]
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