Virtual Home Maintenance 101 Workshop
On April 22, 2021, Neighborhood Services collaborated with Habitat for Humanity to conduct a virtual Home Maintenance 101 workshop. Rehab Technician Joe Lewis presented maintenance tips for homeowners: including visual checks inside and outside the home; replacement of furnace filters; smoke and carbon monoxide detectors; and knowing the locations of main water and gas shut […]
IHDA Homeownership Programs
The Illinois Housing Development Authority (IHDA) gave a presentation to City staff and partners at the monthly meeting of the Community Reinvestment Group. Javier Gamucio, IHDA’s Director of Homeownership, presented information on IHDA’s housing downpayment assistance programs. IHDA currently offers five mortgage products that offer down payment, closing cost assistance and 30-year fixed rate mortgages […]
University Avenue and Randolph Street Lane Closures
University Avenue and Randolph Street Lane Closures In order to clean windows at 100 W University, Clean-Way Window Cleaning will close the following lanes: – Monday, May 3, 2021 7:00 am to 5:00 pm: One northbound lane of Randolph Street will be closed between University Avenue and Park Street. Northbound traffic will be reduced to […]
Residential Fire – 914 W. Beardsley Ave
The Champaign Fire Department responded to a home on fire at 914 W. Beardsley Ave., Thursday, April 29 at 9:06 a.m. Fire crews rescued four occupants from this single-family residential fire. Firefighters responded to multiple calls reporting the fire in the two-story home. Once on the scene, fire crews reported smoke and flames coming from […]
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 1207 Glen Abbey $621,235 04/26/21 New SFD 302 Gregory Dr $1,020,700 04/26/21 Alteration Fraternity 1515 N Market St $9,463,400 04/23/21 New Community Center […]
Anthony Drive Road Closure (between Dale Drive and Dobbins Drive)
In order to complete water main installation, Duce Construction and Illinois American Water will close Anthony Drive between Dale Drive and Dobbins Drive. The closure will begin on Monday, May 3, and will reopen on Tuesday, June 1, 2021, weather permitting. No through traffic will be allowed on Anthony Drive between Dale Drive and Dobbins […]
New Street Lane Closure (between Green Street and John Street)
In order to complete a storm inlet repair, SNC Construction will be closing the southbound lane of New Street between Green Street and John Street. The closure will begin at 7 a.m. on Thursday, April 29 and is expected to be completed by noon on Monday, May 3, weather permitting. Southbound traffic will not be […]
State Street Lane Closure (between White Street and Springfield Avenue)
In order to install water service and construct a driveway approach at 314 S. State Street, Wick Concrete will close one southbound lane of State Street between White Street and Springfield Avenue. The closure will begin on Thursday, April 29 and will reopen on Thursday, May 6, weather permitting. Southbound traffic will be reduced to […]
Accidental Discharge of a Firearm – 600 block of South Crescent Drive
To address misinformation currently circulating through social media, the Champaign Police Department is releasing information in relation to a tragic, accidental discharge of a firearm by a minor that occurred on Friday, April 23. On April 23, 2021, at approximately 9:10 a.m., Champaign Police responded to a private residence in the 600 block of […]
Windsor Road Lane Closure (between Fox Drive and Windsor Place)
In order to facilitate fiberoptic boring, Stark Excavating will close one eastbound lane of Windsor Road between Fox Drive and Windsor Place. The closure will occur on Monday, April 26 between the hours of 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. Eastbound traffic will be reduced to one lane in the area.