May is Building Safety Month
Building Safety Month is a public awareness campaign celebrated by jurisdictions worldwide during the month of May to help individuals, families and businesses understand what it takes to create safe and sustainable structures. The campaign reinforces the need for the adoption of modern, regularly-updated building codes, a strong and efficient system of code enforcement and […]
Virtual Landlord Forum
On May 4, 2021, Neighborhood Services partnered with Champaign County Regional Planning Commission (CCRPC) and Habitat for Humanity to host a virtual forum for area landlords. Presenters were CCRPC’s Community Services Director Lisa Benson, And Habitat for Humanity’s Family Services Manager Jim Mueller. Sixty-two landlords joined the meeting to learn about new rental assistance funds […]
University Avenue Lane Closure (between Elm Street and Prairie Street)
In order to facilitate construction at 403 W. University, Fox and Austin Masonry will close one eastbound lane of University Avenue between Elm Street and Prairie Street. The closure will begin on Monday, May 10, and will reopen on Friday, May 21, 2021, weather permitting. Eastbound traffic will be reduced to one lane in the […]
Adopt A Drain Friday
Today, we introduce Thomas as our spotlighted drain for Adopt A Drain Friday. Thomas is located at 1601 Congressional Way in Liberty on the Lake Subdivision. Thomas declares that adopting a drain is an easy and great way to make a difference in your neighborhood. It helps keep our streams and rivers clean and can […]
May is Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month (as of 2009, officially changed from Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month) recognizes the contributions and influence of Asian Americans and Pacific Islander Americans to the history, culture, and achievements of the United States. The theme for AAPI Heritage Month 2021 is Advancing Leaders Through Purpose-Driven Service . For yearlong […]
Champaign Police Remind the Public of Important Vehicle Safety Tips in Response to Recent Vehicular Hijackings
In response to recent local Vehicular Hijackings, often referred to as a carjacking – a crime cities nationwide are reporting to have increased since the pandemic began – Champaign Police are reminding the community of important precautions to help prevent these crimes from occurring. A person commits Vehicular Hijacking when he or she knowingly takes […]
2021 Slurry Seal Project
On Tuesday, May 11, 2021, weather permitting, MicroSurfacing Contractors LLC will begin sealing streets in the southwest one-third of Champaign (see attached map). The residential streets will be closed for about four hours until cured. Heavily traveled streets and streets with businesses will have one lane open at all times. Residents will be notified by […]
Building Permits Issued
The Champaign Fire Department’s Building Safety Division recently issued the following building permits for projects with an estimated construction value of $250,000 or more. Address Value of Construction Date Issued Type Use 64 Greencroft $1,684,500 04/30/21 New SFD 301 S Wright St $1,140,550 05/03/21 New Multi-Family 1406 Wyndemere Point $1,950,000 05/04/21 New SFD […]
Police Make Three Gun Arrests
On May 5, 2021, at approximately 5:15 p.m., members of the Champaign Country Street Crimes Task Force conducted a vehicle stop for a traffic violation in the 1600 block of North Market Street. The vehicle pulled into a parking lot and the front seat passenger fled on foot. Following a police foot pursuit, the passenger, […]
City of Champaign Launches Second Round of Economic Support Grant Program to Assist Local Businesses
Program Designed to Reimburse Businesses for Expenses Associated with COVID-19 The City of Champaign is again accepting Economic Support Grant Program applications from qualifying Champaign businesses to provide financial assistance and mitigate the negative business impacts of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Grant funds can be used to reimburse businesses that purchased equipment or supplies to […]