Champaign Coalition Hosts Black History Month Trivia Challenge Event
On Friday Feb. 26th Mary Catherine Roberson, Community Relations Specialist, joined HITNHOMEBOY, Don Moyer Boys and Girls Club, and the Coalition youth partners at their Black History Month trivia challenge event. To join the Coalition at their next event and receive daily information, please click here.
City Staff Participate in Virtual Career Fairs
Starting in February of this year, City staff have been participating in multiple virtual career fairs to connect with potential applicants for City employment opportunities and promote the City as an employer of choice. To date, Human Resources and Police Department staff have attended fairs hosted by: Eastern Illinois University, Illinois State University, Harris-Stowe State […]
2021-2023 Firefighter Eligibility List Testing Process Completed
The Champaign Fire and Human Resources Departments are pleased to announce the successful completion of the 2021-2023 Firefighter Eligibility List testing process. Departmental representatives collaborated with the testing vendor, National Testing Network, to develop and implement a process in compliance with COVID-19 safety guidelines, policies, and procedures. The testing process is conducted every two years […]
Town of the City of Champaign Township – Township Supervisor Party Ballot Lottery
A Consolidated Election Party Ballot Lottery is necessary to determine which party (Democrat or Republican) will be listed first on the ballot for the Township Supervisor position for the Consolidated Election to be held on Tuesday, April 6, 2021. The party ballot lottery will be held virtually on Monday, March 8, 2021 at 1:30 p.m. […]
Residential Fire – 1712 Paula Dr.
The Champaign Fire Department responded to a fire inside a home at 1712 Paula Dr., Sunday, February 28 at 4:12 p.m. Fire crews quickly extinguished the fire in this single-family residence. Firefighters responded to a report from a passerby of smoke coming from this single-story home. Once on the scene, firefighters reported smoke coming from […]
Springfield Avenue Lane Closure (between James Street and Edwin Street)
The Public Works Department will close the eastbound lane of Springfield Avenue between James Street and Edwin Street in order to facilitate tree work. The closure will take place on Saturday, February 27, 2021, between the hours of 7 a.m. and 8 a.m. Flaggers will be onsite to facilitate two-way traffic.
Duncan Road Lane Closure (between John Street and Daniel Street)
In order to facilitate tree work, the Public Works Department will close the southbound lane of Duncan Road between John Street and Daniel Street. The closure will take place on Saturday, February 27, 2021, between the hours of 8 a.m. and 11 a.m. Flaggers will be onsite to facilitate two-way traffic.
March 2, 2021 Regular Council Meeting
The City Council agenda for the March 2, 2021 Regular Council Meeting is now available through the link below. In accordance with Champaign’s Emergency Order 20-10 and Governor Pritzker’s Executive Order suspending certain requirements of the Illinois Open Meetings Act, the City Council will conduct their meeting through an electronic platform. This meeting will be […]
Changes to Improve Safety and Encourage Continued Support of Campustown Businesses
City of Champaign Announces Changes to Improve Pedestrian and Traffic Safety While Encouraging Continued Community Support of Campustown Businesses The City of Champaign encourages the community to continue supporting local businesses, including those in Campustown. With the increased traffic for deliveries and pickups along Green Street, the City seeks to promote public safety and better […]
University Avenue Lane Closure (between Elm Street and Prairie Street)
In order to install utility connections at 403 W. University Avenue, DUCE Construction will close one eastbound lane of University Avenue between Elm Street and Prairie Street. The closure will begin on Monday, March 1, and will reopen on Friday, March 12, 2021. Eastbound traffic will be reduced to one lane in the area.