Construction starts on new Mattis Avenue IDOT bridges
The City of Champaign is sharing this important information on behalf of IDOT Construction starts on new Mattis Avenue bridges Lane closures scheduled as part of advance work for I-57/74 interchange CHAMPAIGN – The Illinois Department of Transportation announced today that a second major step toward rebuilding the Interstate 57/74 interchange is beginning with the […]
Sixth Street and John Street Intersection Closure – Extended
In order to complete a sanitary sewer main install, Duce Construction and JH Findorff have closed the intersection of Sixth Street and John Street. The closure began on July 6, and will reopen on Friday, July 31, 2020. The following closures and traffic adjustments will also occur in order to maintain local access: • John […]
July 28, 2020 Regular Study Session Cancelled
The City Council Regular Study Session scheduled for Tuesday, July 28, 2020, has been canceled. Click here to download the cancellation notice
Chalmers Street Road Closure (Between Fourth Street and Fifth Street)
In order to repair pavement failures, Feutz Contractors will be closing Chalmers Street between Fourth Street and Fifth Street. Repair work will begin on Monday, July 27, 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 posted […]
Street Crimes Task Force Make Gun-Related Arrest
On July 22, 2020, at approximately 4:33 p.m., the Champaign County Street Crimes Task Force arrested a 16-year-old male in the 700 block of Webber Street in Urbana for a warrant of apprehension for Unlawful Possession of a Handgun. This warrant was obtained by the Champaign County State’s Attorney’s Office on July 21, 2020, as […]
City of Champaign Issues Emergency Order 20-23
Today Mayor Deborah Frank Feinen issued Emergency Order 20-23 which waives the City’s license fees and bond requirements for itinerant merchant group sales events. The purpose of the Emergency Order is to make it more affordable for small, local businesses without a physical store to participate in group sales events (like parking lot sales and […]
City of Champaign Holds Press Conference to Address Rise in Gun Violence
Today, the City of Champaign held a press conference to provide an update to the community on the recent increase in gun-related crime. Mayor Deborah Frank Feinen, Police Chief Anthony Cobb, Champaign County Community Coalition Facilitator Tracy Parsons, Rev. Willie Comer of Berean Covenant Church and community member Yvonne Johnson came together to reaffirm and […]
The 2020 Fire Engineer Promotional Assessment Center Practical Exam is Complete!
The 2020 Fire Engineer Promotional Assessment Center Practical Exam is Complete! Every three years, the Human Resources and Fire Departments coordinate the Fire Promotional Testing Processes for each rank pursuant to the Board of Fire and Police Commissioner Rules, the 50 ILCS 742 Fire Department Promotions Act and the IAFF Collective Bargaining agreement. The Fire […]
Southwood Drive Neighborhood Cleanup
On July 11th, the Southwood Drive Neighborhood Watch Group used City of Champaign small grant funds to complete a neighborhood cleanup. The group ensured a COVID-safe event by dividing the neighborhood walking path into zones, assigning a small group of people to clean each zone, providing hand sanitizer and masks, and scheduling appointments for people […]
Landlord/Tenant Virtual Forum
On July 9th, the Neighborhood Services Department – Coordination Division facilitated a virtual landlord/tenant forum. The purpose of the forum was to educate both groups about their rights and responsibilities, provide resource information, and share fair housing enforcement information. Fifty-six landlords, tenants, and community stakeholders participated in the virtual meeting and were treated to presentations […]