Changes to Improve Safety and Encourage Continued Support of Campustown Businesses
City of Champaign Announces Changes to Improve Pedestrian and Traffic Safety While Encouraging Continued Community Support of Campustown Businesses The City of Champaign encourages the community to continue supporting local businesses, including those in Campustown. With the increased traffic for deliveries and pickups along Green Street, the City seeks to promote public safety and better […]
University Avenue Lane Closure (between Elm Street and Prairie Street)
In order to install utility connections at 403 W. University Avenue, DUCE Construction will close one eastbound lane of University Avenue between Elm Street and Prairie Street. The closure will begin on Monday, March 1, and will reopen on Friday, March 12, 2021. Eastbound traffic will be reduced to one lane in the area.
The Champaign Fire Department Hosts the Annual Edward M. Hoffman Awards and Pinning Ceremony
On Thursday, February 25, at 7:00 p.m., the Champaign Fire Department will virtually debut the annual Edward M. Hoffman Awards and Pinning Ceremony. This event honors devoted residents and members of Ambulance Services, Champaign Firefighters, and Champaign Police Officers that have displayed exemplary service to those they serve and protect. The virtual ceremony will be […]
Champaign Fire Department Will Be Conducting Ice Rescue Training
The Champaign Fire Department will be conducting ice rescue training February 24, 25 and 26, at Kaufman Lake, 2702 W. Springfield Avenue, Champaign. Fire department instructors will lead a scenario designed to simulate an ice rescue, reinforcing victim removal skills. The Champaign Fire Department reminds residents to take these safety precautions when outdoors this winter: […]
The 2021-2024 Fire Battalion Chief Promotional Testing Process
The Fire and Human Resources Departments are pleased to announce the successful completion of the 2021-2024 Fire Battalion Chief Promotional Testing Process. In conjunction with the Illinois Fire Chiefs Association, both departments worked together to implement testing processes that met COVID-19 safety guidelines. Three fire captain candidates successful completed all components of the promotional testing […]
Green Street Lane Closure (between Locust Street and First Street)
In order to facilitate window maintenance at 55 E. Green Street, Arrow Glass will close the eastbound lane of Green Street between Locust Street and First Street. The closure will occur on Thursday, February 25, 2021, from the hours of 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. An eastbound and a westbound lane of traffic will be […]
Community Anti-Violence initiatives
During the February 16, 2021 City Council Study Session, ECHO and CPD staff shared a 2020 Update Regarding Community Anti-Violence initiatives. The full report can be read on our website. A video recording of the February 16 Council Study Session can be accessed through CGTV Online. ECHO would like to thank all departments/staff, organizations and […]
City Attorney and Assistant City Attorney Honored by Illinois Local Government Lawyers Association
The Illinois Local Government Lawyers Association recently announced its awards at the Association’s Annual Meeting on February 18, 2021. The award for litigation is annually given to attorneys who litigated a case of significance to local governments over the previous year. The Awards Committee selected attorneys who significantly participated in the case of I-57 LLC v […]
Walnut Street Road Closure (between Bradley Avenue and Garwood Street)
In order to install sanitary sewer connection at 1202 N. Walnut, D&S Sewer Service will close a portion of Walnut Street between Bradley Avenue and Garwood Street. The closure will begin on Tuesday, February 23 and will reopen on Monday, March 1, 2021. The street will be closed to through traffic, but access to all […]
Gary Gula Promoted to Deputy Fire Chief of Operations
Champaign Fire Chief Gary Ludwig is pleased to announce that Gary Gula has been appointed to the Deputy Fire Chief of Operations. Gula previously served as Battalion Chief of Training and now oversees the Suppression and Training Divisions of the Fire Department. The Suppression Division consists of 105 suppression personnel who staff Champaign’s six fire […]