2021 Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration to Reflect on Positions of Conscience
The City of Champaign is sharing this press release from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign in order to more broadly share information about this exciting event (and the keynote speaker) with our community. The City is a member of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Countywide Committee. 2021 Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration to Reflect […]
January 12, 2021 Regular Study Session
The City Council agenda for the January 12, 2021 Regular Study Session 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 […]
Champaign County Youth Share Tips on Staying Safe During the Pandemic
Mary Catherine Roberson, Community Relations Specialist in the Office of Equity, Community and Human Rights, reached out to youth leaders for creative ways to share the importance of staying safe during this COVID-19 pandemic. Enjoy this first submission in the following video: https://www.facebook.com/walkasone/posts/4016153711728778 *The Coalition does not own the rights to this music. Youth names: […]
Award Recipients Announced for the 2021 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 20th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Countywide Celebration being held on January 17, 2021. Three community members will be honored with a prestigious award in recognition of […]
Construction in Champaign Exceeds $224 Million in 2020
Champaign continues to prove to be a great place to live, work, and play, as the City’s Building Safety Division processed $224,827,033 in construction permits during 2020. That makes 2020 the fifth-highest year on record. Continued commercial and residential development in Champaign is only possible thanks to the vision and guidance of the City Council and […]
Shooting Investigation – 1500 Block of North Prospect Avenue
On Dec. 31, 2020, at approximately 5:27 p.m., Champaign Police responded to a local hospital for the report of a shooting victim. Upon arrival, officers learned an 18-year-old male arrived at the hospital by personal transport with a non-life-threatening gunshot wound to the hand. The preliminary investigation suggests the victim was exiting a local business […]
January 5, 2021 Regular Council Meeting
The City Council agenda for the January 5, 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 […]
Healey Street Road Closure (between Fourth Street and Fifth Street)
In order to complete a sanitary sewer connection at 412 E. Healey Street, Wells & Wells Construction will close a portion of Healey Street between Fourth Street and Fifth Street. The closure will begin on Monday, January 4, and will reopen on Monday, January 11, 2021. The 400 block of East Healey will be closed […]
Shooting Investigation – 1800 Block of West John Street
On Dec. 29, 2020, at approximately 7:29 p.m., Champaign Police responded to the 1800 block of West John Street for multiple reports of shots heard. As officers arrived, METCAD advised a 19-year-old female shooting victim had arrived at a local hospital by personal transport with a non-life-threatening gunshot wound to her leg. The preliminary investigation […]
University Avenue Lane Closure (between Elm Street and Prairie Street)
CHAMPAIGN – In order to complete a water and storm connection at 403 W. University, DUCE Construction will close one eastbound lane of University Avenue between Elm Street and Prairie Street. The closure will begin on Monday, January 4, and will reopen on Monday, January 11, 2021. The eastbound traffic will be reduced to one […]