All-Way Stop Installation at John Street and McKinley Avenue
The Public Works Department will be installing an all-way stop at John Street and McKinley Avenue in the coming weeks. This intersection had three crashes between May 10 and December 13, 2023, which warranted an all-way stop at this location. The only other crash on record for this intersection occurred in September 2022. Staff will […]
Anthony Drive Road Closure (between Dobbins Drive and Dale Drive)
White Construction will close Anthony Drive between Dobbins Drive and Dale Drive. Both eastbound and westbound Anthony Drive traffic will be detoured in the area. The closure will occur on Monday, January 8, 2024, between the hours of 7 a.m. and 3 p.m. Access will be maintained to all local properties.
Kirby Avenue Lane Closure (between Lincoln Road and Prospect Avenue)
In order to complete pavement patching, Stark Excavating will close one eastbound lane of Kirby Avenue between Lincoln Road and Prospect Avenue. Eastbound traffic will be reduced to one lane in the area. The closure will begin on Friday, January 5, 2024, and will reopen on Monday, January 8, 2024.
Award Recipients Announced for 2024 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Countywide Celebration
The MLK Countywide Committee and the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Advocacy for Justice Committee are pleased to announce the names of those being honored at the 23rd Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Countywide Celebration on January 14, 2024. Three community members will be honored with a prestigious award in recognition of their work […]
Shooting Investigation – 2400 Block of N. Neil Street
Champaign Police were dispatched at 10:39 p.m. on December 31, 2023, to the 2400 block of N. Neil Street for a report of shots fired. As officers arrived on-scene and began to investigate, a 24-year-old woman from Rockford, Illinois, arrived at a local hospital by personal transport suffering from a non-life-threatening gunshot wound. Champaign Police […]
Third Street Road Closure (between University Avenue and Clark Street)
In order to install water service at 214 E Clark Street, DUCE Construction will close Third Street between University Avenue and Clark Street. The closure will begin on Wednesday, December 27, 2023, and will reopen on Friday, January 5, 2024. During the closure, the street will be closed to through traffic but access will be […]
Neighborhood Services Hosts the Quarterly Neighborhood Leaders Huddle
On December 16, 2023, Neighborhood Services held the Q4 Neighborhood Leaders Huddle. The quarterly huddles will take the place of the monthly neighborhood leaders meetings. The huddles help keep our neighbors abreast of upcoming events and projects, as well as community partner services and resources with presentations from staff and local community partner agencies. Neighbors […]
GHMC Neighborhood Group Hosted Luminaries and Caroling Event
On December 17, 2023, the Green Healey Mckinley Chicago (GHMC) neighborhood group hosted an evening of luminaries and caroling. The group used the City’s small grant program to cover the costs of luminary bags, sand, and candles. Several neighbors filled the bags with sand and candles while others placed them along the sidewalks throughout the […]
No City Council Meeting Scheduled for Tuesday, December 26, 2023
There is no City Council Meeting scheduled for Tuesday, December 26, 2023. Click here to download the December 26, 2023 No Meeting Notice
Small Business Networking Event
On December 14, 2023 the Equity and Engagement Department in collaboration with the Campus Community Compact hosted a small business networking event at Neil Street Blues. This event was designed for those looking to level up their small business or connect with other local businesses. This event was the first in a series in which […]