Garden Hills Phase 3 Project (Paula Drive/Cynthia Drive Intersection)
Starting Friday, August 29, 2025, Paula Drive will be closed to vehicular traffic at the intersection of Paula Drive and Cynthia Drive. From August 29, to September 1, residents should have access to their driveways when construction equipment is not being used in the roadway. Starting September 2, all access to driveways will be removed. […]
Anthony Drive Road Closure Extended
William Charles Construction and IDOT will continue to close Anthony Drive between Dobbins Drive and Campbell Drive (the project started on July 22nd). Both eastbound and westbound Anthony Drive traffic will be detoured in the area. The closure occurs between the hours of 7 a.m. and 6 p.m., and will continue through Friday, September 26, […]
City of Champaign Welcomes Public Input as Part of City Council Goal Setting Process
The Champaign City Council will meet October 7 and 8, 2025, to discuss their goals for the 2025-2027 Council term. Members of the public are invited to share their thoughts and ideas for the City Council to consider during their goal-setting meetings. Public input is an important part of the goal-setting process, and residents are […]
Annual Paving Project (Intersection of Columbia Avenue and Wright Street)
Starting Wednesday, August 27, Cross Construction will begin reconstruction of the intersection of Columbia Avenue and Wright Street. The intersection will be closed during reconstruction. This project is scheduled to be completed on Wednesday, September 10, 2025, weather permitting.
Public Works Office Will Close at 4 p.m. on August 26
Due to a scheduled power outage, the Public Works Department (which includes the Parking Office) will close at 4 p.m. on Tuesday, August 26, 2025. Because of the early office closure, permit transactions will not occur after 3:30 p.m.
Two Arrested in Overnight Shooting Homicide – 2500 Block of W. Springfield Ave
Champaign Police were dispatched to the 2500 block of W. Springfield Avenue at 3:04 a.m. on August 24, 2025, following multiple reports of a shooting with injuries. On-scene, officers found a 35-year-old male victim from Urbana unconscious and not breathing with multiple life-threatening gunshot wounds. Officers immediately initiated lifesaving measures until the victim could be […]
August 26, 2025 Regular Study Session
The City Council agenda for the August 26, 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. […]
Champaign Firefighters Participate in a Mock Chemical Spill
On Friday, August 15, 2025, Champaign firefighters participated in a hands-on drill simulating a chemical spill, conducted in partnership with the Norfolk Southern Safety Train. The exercise was designed to reinforce skills and knowledge gained earlier in the week through classroom instruction, a railcar walkthrough, and a locomotive tour. The mock scenario allowed firefighters to […]
Champaign Fire Department Issues Pyrotechnic Permit
The Champaign Fire Department has issued a pyrotechnic permit for The ILLIAC at Hessel Park, Saturday, August 23, 2025. There will be a rehearsal concussion at approximately 10:30 a.m. with performance concussions taking place between 8:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. as part of the event. Those around Hessel Park, 1400 Grandview Dr., will likely hear […]
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 S. Mattis Ave. $1,600,000 8/14/25 Alteration Interior Renovations 102 S. Duncan Rd. $9,052,343 8/15/25 Alterations Installation of Automated Storage System 1701 W. […]