NSD Neighborhood Leaders Meeting
On Wednesday October 7th, NSD hosted its monthly virtual neighborhood leaders meeting. The meeting participants included 26 leaders from groups throughout the City. Participants were treated to a conversation with Kandace Turner, University of Illinois Associate Director of Public Engagement. Ms. Turner shared an overview of the Shield Program implemented by the University to safely […]
Crestwood Drive Road Closure (between Clayton Road and Old Warson Road)
In order to repair pavement failures, Feutz Contractors will be closing Crestwood Drive between Clayton Road and Old Warson Road. Repair work will begin on Monday, October 19, 2020. The closure is expected to last five days, weather permitting. Please do not park on the street near the construction site or in areas that are […]
Edwin Watchout Group All Call Meeting
The newly established Edwin Watchout Group hosted its first all call neighborhood meeting on Saturday, October 10, 2020, taking advantage of the use of the NSD Zoom account to host virtual meetings, a benefit offered to all registered neighborhood groups. The Edwin Watchout Group’s primary concern is speeding in the area. Officer Leslie Kerr was […]
October 20, 2020 Regular Council Meeting & Post-Council Study Session
The City Council agenda for the October 20, 2020 Regular Council Meeting & Post-Council 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. […]
Adopt A Drain Friday
Hustle over to https://www.champaignil.gov/adoptadrain and learn about the City’s Adopt A Drain Program. While you’re there, you can adopt this Friday’s drain named Usain at 407 Hessel Blvd. The leaves on Hessel tend to “bolt” into this drain once they fall off the trees and the drain could use a volunteer to keep the debris […]
Champaign Police Releases Investigation into July 25, 2020 Washington Street Incident
The Champaign Police Department has concluded its investigation into an incident reported on Washington Street outside of the former local business, Rogue Barbershop, involving a vehicle and a group of protestors. On Sept. 25, 2020, following a comprehensive investigation that included numerous interviews, examination of protestor and third-party videos, and additional analysis of evidence from […]
Champaign Fire Department Adapts During Fire Prevention Week 2020
The Champaign Fire Department needed to find innovative ways during the Covid-19 pandemic, to provide public outreach during Fire Prevention Week, October 4-10th, 2020. Typically, suppression and fire prevention personnel can be found at the Market Place Mall providing a variety of materials and fun, educational activities for children of all ages. The Champaign Fire […]
Champaign Police Investigating Armed Robbery
On Oct. 13, 2020, at approximately 9 p.m., Champaign Police responded to CVS, located at 101 W. Green Street, for reports of an armed robbery. Upon arrival, officers learned a subject entered the business in possession of a long gun and demanded money from a store employee. The suspect fled the business with an undisclosed […]
Church Street Lane Closure (between Prospect Avenue and New Street)
In order to perform routine storm sewer maintenance activities, Visu-Sewer of Missouri, LLC, will be closing single lanes of traffic on Church Street from Prospect Avenue to New Street. This single-lane closures will be in affect from 7 a.m. on Thursday, October 15, to 4 p.m. on Friday, October 16, 2020. The work is weather […]
City of Champaign Seeking Public Input on Comprehensive Plan Update
Share Your Thoughts on Champaign Tomorrow 2040 The City of Champaign invites our residents to provide their input and help shape our community’s future. The City has started work on the Champaign Tomorrow 2040 project which will update the City’s Comprehensive Plan. Updating the Comprehensive Plan is critically important because it provides policy guidance to […]