City Manager Announces Appointment of New Champaign Fire Chief
Today City Manager Dorothy Ann David announced that she has appointed Andy Quarnstrom to serve as the City of Champaign’s next Fire Chief. Quarnstrom has served at the Champaign Fire Department for more than 26 years and is currently the Acting Deputy Fire Chief of Operations. He has also served as the elected City of […]
Residential Fire – 1300 Block Harris Ave.
The Champaign Fire Department responded to a fire inside a home in the 1300 block of Harris Ave., Thursday, December 7 at 11:15 p.m. Fire crews were able to contain the fire to a bedroom within the home. Firefighters responded to the report of a passerby of fire coming from the rear of a home. […]
Martin Luther King Jr. Countywide Celebration
The Martin Luther King Jr. Countywide Celebration is set to be hosted January 14, 2024 at Krannert Center for the Performing Arts at 5:00 PM. This event honors the life and legacy of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., while acknowledging organizations and individuals upholding his ideals and principles to better serve our community. The […]
Champaign Police Call in Community Backup in Stuff the Squad Food Drive
On Giving Tuesday, November 28, Champaign Police joined area law enforcement and the Eastern Illinois Foodbank for a “Stuff the Squad” community food drive. Four local agencies – Champaign PD, Urbana PD, University of Illinois PD, and the Champaign County Sheriff’s Office – participated in the friendly competition to collect non-perishable food items. Though the […]
Town Center Boulevard Lane Closure (between Moreland Boulevard and Neil Street)
In order to construct a new driveway approach at 421 W. Town Center Boulevard, DUCE Construction will close one eastbound lane of Town Center Boulevard between Moreland Boulevard and Neil Street. The closure will begin on Monday, December 11, and reopen on Friday, December 15, 2023. Eastbound traffic will be reduced to one lane in […]
Neil Street Lane Closure between Beardsley Avenue and Eureka Street
In order to retire water service, Illinois American Water and Shaw Brothers will close one southbound lane of Neil Street between Beardsley Avenue and Eureka Street. The closure will begin on Monday, December 11, and will reopen on Friday, December 15, 2023. Southbound traffic will be reduced to one lane in the area.
Prospect Avenue Lane Closure (between Springfield Avenue and Healey Street)
In order to complete pavement patching, ATT and Custom Underground will close one lane of Prospect Avenue between Springfield Avenue and Healey Street. The closure will begin on Thursday, December 7, and will reopen on Friday, December 8, 2023. Northbound traffic will be reduced to one lane in the area.
City of Champaign Seeks Public Input on Priority Bicycle Projects
Creating safe streets for everybody remains a priority for the City of Champaign which has been adding new bicycle lanes to street construction projects across the community. To facilitate this work the City created a new prioritization process and created a list of projects to help guide future construction. Residents can download the list of […]
Bradley Avenue Lane Closure (between Hedge Road and Redwood Drive)
In order to complete pavement patching, Ameren Illinois and Shaw Brothers will close one eastbound lane of Bradley Avenue between Hedge Road and Redwood Drive. The closure will begin on Wednesday, December 6, and will reopen on Monday, December 11, 2023. Eastbound traffic will be reduced to one lane in the area.
Anthony Drive Road Closure (between Dobbins Drive and Dale Drive)
White Construction will close Anthony Drive between Dobbins Drive and Dale Drive. Both eastbound and westbound Anthony Drive traffic will be detoured in the area. The closure will occur on Monday, December 11, 2023, between the hours of 7 a.m. and 3 p.m. Access will be maintained to all local properties.