July 27, 2021 Regular Study Session
The City Council agenda for the July 27, 2021 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. […]
Kirby Avenue Lane Closure (between Western Avenue and Waverly Drive)
In order to facilitate precast truck deliveries at International Prep Academy at 1605 W. Kirby Avenue, Broeren Russo and Midwest Asphalt will have temporary street closures on Kirby Avenue between Western Avenue and Waverly Drive. The closures will begin on Wednesday, July 28, and will end on Wednesday, August 4, 2021. Flaggers will be present […]
Mayor Feinen Podcast – American Rescue Plan
Mayor Feinen talks with Finance Director Kay Nees about the American Rescue Plan funding for the City of Champaign. They talk about what type of projects the $25 million can be used for, and how the public can provide input on the priorities they think should be funded. You can listen to the audio podcast […]
City Manager to Appoint Matthew Henson to Serve as Interim Chief of Police
City Manager Dorothy Ann David will appoint Champaign Deputy Police Chief Matthew Henson to serve as Interim Chief of Police effective August 6, 2021, at 5:00 p.m. Henson will serve as Interim Chief upon the departure of Chief Anthony Cobb until a new Chief is appointed. “Deputy Chief Henson has served our City well for […]
City Staff Hosts Neighborhood Safety Meeting
On Monday July 19th Mary Catherine Roberson, Community Relations Specialist, facilitated a Champaign County Community Coalition – Community Violence Response Task (CVRT) neighborhood safety meeting at the American Legion. City staff, church and community members came together to discuss solutions for safety and to hear about available resources. WCIA and WILL attended and covered this […]
City Staff Attends “Above The Rim” Basketball Championship Game
City staff Mary Catherine Roberson joined Councilperson Will Kyles and Chief Anthony Cobb at the championship game of the “Above the Rim” Basketball Campference. Winning teams from Champaign and Urbana faced off after a week of competitions in Garden Hills and at Salt and Light. Champaign took home the trophy, which will be kept in […]
Building Permit Issued
The Champaign Fire Department’s Building Safety Division recently issued the following building permit for a project with an estimated construction value of $250,000 or more. Address Value of Construction Date Issued Type Use 112 E Daniel $2,492,494 07/16/21 Addition Fraternity 2021 Overall Construction Value to Date: $ 74,873,260.00.
University Avenue Lane Closure (between State Street and Randolph Street)
In order to complete an emergency water service repair at 201 W. University, Lanz Heating and Cooling have closed one eastbound lane of University Avenue between State Street and Randolph Street. The closure began on Monday, July 19, and will reopen on Monday, July 26, 2021, weather permitting. Eastbound traffic will be reduced to one […]
City Manager Seeks Public Input in Search for Public Works Director, Chief of Police
City Manager Dorothy Ann David is announcing the launch of the recruitment processes for the City of Champaign’s next Public Works Director and Chief of Police. Each recruitment will be a national search for a highly qualified candidate. As part of this process, the City Manager is soliciting community input to assist in the development […]
The Honorary Christopher Oberheim Avenue Street Sign to be Unveiled Tuesday, July 27, in Public Ceremony
On Tuesday, July 27, at 5:30 p.m., the City of Champaign invites the community to attend the unveiling of the street sign that designates University Avenue, between Neil Street and Chestnut Street, as Honorary Christopher Oberheim Avenue. Officer Oberheim was tragically killed in the line of duty on May 19, 2021, and the Champaign City […]