Champaign Police Seek Community Assistance in Investigating Bank Robbery
Champaign Police were dispatched at 11:09 a.m. on September 24, 2025, to the 1000 block of S. Neil Street for a report of a Bank Robbery. Upon arrival, officers learned that a suspect had entered the bank and damaged security glass while demanding money and threatening staff. The suspect then fled the bank with an […]
2025 America Recycles Day at Boneyard Creek Volunteer Opportunity
Updated on 9/26/25 to reflect a change to the time of the event. The City of Champaign is again hosting a volunteer clean-up event this fall, America Recycles Day @ Boneyard Creek: Clean-Up to remove trash and litter from the City rights-of-way and creeks. This event will be held from 9:00 – 11:00 a.m. on […]
Champaign County Stormwater Partnership Announces 2025 Conference
The Cities of Champaign and Urbana, Village of Savoy, Champaign County, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, and the Champaign County Soil & Water Conservation District are hosting the 2025 Illinois Green Infrastructure and Erosion Control Conference on October 28, 2025. Free admission, registration required. For more information and to register visit https://www.ccstormwater.org/
Kirby Avenue Lane Closure (between First Street and Fourth Street)
In order to facilitate deliveries at Gies Memorial Stadium, the University of Illinois will close one westbound lane of Kirby Avenue between First Street and Fourth Street. The closure will begin on Tuesday, September 23, and will reopen on Saturday, September 27, 2025. During the closure, westbound traffic will be reduced to one lane in […]
Mattis Avenue Temporary Lane Closures (between Ivy Court and Branch Road)
As part of the 2025 Infrastructure Maintenance project, Feutz Contractors will be replacing pavement adjacent to the bridge over the Phinney Branch between Ivy Court and Branch Road. This work will require temporary lane closures on Mattis Avenue restricting traffic to one northbound and one southbound lane on Wednesday, September 24, 2025, from 7 a.m. […]
Honorary Dean Clarence Shelly Way Unveiling
On September 14, 2025, Mayor Deborah Frank Feinen and Community Relations Manager Tracy Parsons (Equity and Engagement), attended the unveiling of Dean Clarence Shelley Way, located at the corner of Sixth and John Streets. The ceremony honored the life and enduring legacy of Dean Clarence Shelley, a trailblazing administrator at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. […]
September 23, 2025 Regular Study Session
The City Council agenda for the September 23, 2025 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. […]
Saluting Branches: Honoring Veterans through Service
Saluting Branches is a national day of service where tree care professionals volunteer their time and expertise to care for trees and landscapes at properties dedicated to veterans. This effort makes a meaningful impact on both the environment and the communities it touches. By maintaining trees and landscapes, volunteers help improve the appearance and safety of […]
Champaign County Community Coalition Meeting
The Champaign County Community Coalition held its monthly meeting on September 10 at the Holiday Inn Conference Center. This month’s meeting focused on the theme “Addressing our Juvenile Justice Crisis” and featured four panel discussions exploring different facets of the issue. The first panel featured Champaign County State’s Attorney Julia Rietz, who provided an overview […]
Staff Participate in El Grito Celebration
The Equity and Engagement Department participated in this year’s El Grito celebration. El Grito is an event that brings communities together to honor Mexican heritage, culture, and the historic call for independence. During the event, the team distributed Know Your Rights booklets, shared giveaway items, and hosted a photo booth to engage with attendees. Community […]