City of Champaign News

METCAD 9-1-1 Enhances Efficiency with Implementation of ASAP to PSAP

On October 7, 2024, METCAD 9-1-1 Center became the 148th Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP) in the United States and the 2nd PSAP in the State of Illinois to implement the Automated Secure Alarm Protocol (ASAP to PSAP). ASAP to PSAP creates a direct connection between alarm monitoring companies and Champaign County’s 9-1-1 telecommunicators. Previously, […]


Green Street Lane Closure (between Highland Avenue and Prospect Avenue)

In order to remove a tree at 515 S. Prospect Avenue, Myers and Sons Company will close the westbound lane of Green Street between Highland Avenue and Prospect Avenue.  The closure will occur on Wednesday, October 16, 2024, between the hours of 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. During the closure, eastbound traffic will remain open.




Pathways to Progress

On Saturday, October 5, 2024 Community Relations Manager, Jorge Elvir, attended the ‘Pathways to Progress’ brunch hosted by the Illinois Campus-Community Compact. This event was centered around gathering diverse community voices to shape the future of workforce development in Urbana-Champaign. Jorge networked with other leaders from the area to discuss ways to collaborate and bolster […]


Building Permits Issued

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. 2024 Overall Construction Value: $ 112,789,917.00   Address Value of Construction Date Issued Type Use 1907 W Bradley 370,000 08/27/24 Alteration Oil Change Facility 404 E Clark St […]



University Avenue Lane Closure (between Third Street and Fourth Street)

In order to complete a pole installation near 301 E. University Avenue, AT&T will close one eastbound lane of University Avenue between Third Street and Fourth Street.  The closure will occur on Thursday, October 10, and will reopen on Friday, October 11, 2024, weather permitting. During the closure, eastbound traffic will be reduced to one […]


Garden Hills Overnight Construction (Garden Hills Drive and Joanne Lane)

As part of the Garden Hills Drainage Improvements project, Duce construction will be working extended overnight hours (10 p.m. to 7 a.m.) to complete storm sewer construction underneath the Norfolk Southern railroad tracks. Work will be confined within City and railroad right-of-way in the general vicinity of the 1700 block of Garden Hills Drive and […]


October 08, 2024 Regular Study Session

The City Council agenda for the October 08, 2024 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. […]