December 15, 2020 Regular Council Meeting
The City Council agenda for the December 15, 2020 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 […]
Adopt A Drain Friday
The “holly-days” are quickly approaching and this drain named Dolly at 1405 Hollycrest Drive would love for a volunteer to adopt her this year! Adopt A Drain participants help keep leaves and other debris from entering storm drains which can help reduce flooding and keep our waterways clean. Learn more about the City’s Adopt A […]
City Staffer attends New American Dreams National Immigrant Integration Conference
Mary Catherine Roberson, Community Relations Specialist in the City’s Office of Equity, Community and Human Rights, attended the virtual New American Dreams National Immigrant Integration Conference earlier this week. Attendees heard from special guest Vice President-elect Kamala Harris and discussed how communities can ensure that voices of minority, immigrant, and refugee communities are heard.
Fourth Street Lane Closure (between Green Street and John Street)
In order to complete an emergency roof repair at 707 S. Fourth, Advanced Commercial Roofing and Custom Service Crane will close the southbound lane of Fourth Street between Green Street and John Street. The closure will occur on Wednesday, December 9, 2020, from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Northbound traffic will be maintained and will […]
City of Champaign Launches New Economic Support Grant Program to Assist Local Businesses
Program Designed to Reimburse Businesses for Expenses Associated with COVID-19 The City of Champaign is now accepting Economic Support Grant Program applications from qualifying Champaign businesses in order to provide financial assistance to businesses negatively impacted by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Grant funds can be used to reimburse businesses that purchased equipment or supplies to […]
Apartment Fire – 1807 Sangamon Drive
The Champaign Fire Department responded to a fire inside an apartment at 1807 Sangamon Drive, Sunday, December 6, 2020, at 9:51 p.m. Fire crews quickly extinguished the fire that was contained to a single unit. Firefighters responded to a report of smoke coming from this single-story four-unit apartment building. Once on the scene, fire crews […]
Chalmers Street Road Closure (between Fourth Street and Third Street)
In order to connect sanitary sewer service at 303 E. Chalmers Street, Wells & Wells Construction and Mayfield Construction will close Chalmers Street between Fourth Street and Third Street. The closure will begin on Tuesday, December 8, and reopen on Tuesday, December 15, 2020. The street will be closed to through traffic, but access to […]
Shooting Investigation – 50 Block of E Springfield Avenue
On Dec. 6, 2020, at approximately 3:36 a.m., Champaign Police responded to the 50 block of East Springfield Avenue for reports of shots heard. Upon arrival, officers discovered evidence of a shooting and were informed a 38-year-old male victim arrived at a local hospital with a non-life-threatening gunshot wound to his right arm and right […]
Barricaded Subject – 1900 Block of West Kirby Avenue
On Dec. 4, 2020, at approximately 5:32 p.m., Champaign Police responded to the 1900 block of West Kirby Avenue for the report of a potential hostage situation from an individual believed to be suffering from mental illness. Upon arrival, officers discovered an 18-year-old male with multiple felony warrants for his arrest barricaded inside of a […]
Chester Street Road Closure (between Walnut Street and Neil Street)
Chester Street Road Closure (between Walnut Street and Neil Street) In order to replace a chiller coil on the roof of the City Building, Helms Mechanical will close Chester Street between Walnut Street and Neil Street. The closure will begin on Tuesday, December 8, 2020, at 6 a.m. and will reopen by 9 a.m. […]