City of Champaign Firefighter Tests Positive for COVID-19
The City of Champaign has confirmed a Champaign Firefighter has tested positive for COVID-19. The employee is currently recovering at home in isolation. To protect the individual’s privacy, the employee’s identity will not be released, nor will the City comment on their medical condition. The City has consulted with the Champaign-Urbana Public Health District (C-UPHD) […]
Sixth Street Road Closure (between Green Street and John Street)
In order to install new building signage at 708 S. Sixth Street, 4MC Corp will close Sixth Street between Green Street and John Street. The closure has been scheduled for Wednesday, June 24, 2020, from 2 p.m. through 10 p.m. Southbound traffic will not be allowed to traverse through the work area. Drivers are encouraged […]
Champaign Police Investigating Shooting
On June 22, 2020, at approximately 4:03 p.m., Champaign Police responded to the area of Phillips Drive and Nelson Court for a reported shooting. Upon arrival, officers learned a 16-year-old male had been struck by gunfire and was taken to a local hospital by personal vehicle. He sustained two non-life-threatening gunshot wounds to his lower […]
June 23, 2020 Regular Study Session
The City Council agenda for the June 23, 2020 Regular 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. This meeting will be […]
Bristol Place Construction Update
Construction of Bristol Place, located at the corner of Bradley and Market, is 99 percent complete. Bristol Place features 90 units: 64 single-family homes, 26 town homes, and a community building. Landscaping on the property and installation of sod is currently being completed. To date, 43 units have been leased, 6 units have been assigned, and […]
Small Business COVID-19 Relief Grant
The City of Champaign is announcing the Small Business Incentive Program COVID-19 Relief Grant! Champaign City Council amended the City’s Small Business Incentive Program (SBIP) to allow allocation of $520,000 of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding to small businesses impacted by the COVID-19 Pandemic. Up to $15,000 per grant is available to eligible small […]
Code Compliance Division Resumes Additional Code Inspections
The Code Compliance Division has added additional inspections types beginning June 15, 2020.These additional inspection types include housing and nuisance cases. Examples of housing cases that will now be addressed are interior tenant inspection requests, exterior housing complaints, and vacant structure cases. Some examples of nuisance cases that will now be addressed are inoperable vehicles, […]
Daniel Street Road Closure (between First Street and Third Street)
As part of the City’s 2020 Concrete Street Improvements Project, the pavement on Daniel Street from First Street to Fourth Street will be reconstructed. At this time, the City’s contractor for the project, Mid Illinois Concrete, will continue work, weather permitting, on Thursday, June 18, 2020. The work is expected to last through mid-August. Daniel […]
Mattis Avenue Lane Closures (between Green Street and John Street)
In order to access and connect to a gas main, Ameren Illinois will be closing two southbound lanes of Mattis Avenue between Green Street and John Street. The closure will begin on Monday, June 22, and will reopen on Wednesday, June 24, 2020. This work is weather dependent and may be delayed in the event […]
Parking Payments to Resume July 1
Parking Payments to Resume July 1 As Champaign transitions to Phase 4 of the Restore Illinois plan, the City of Champaign will again require payments to park at City parking meters, parking lots, and the Hill Street Parking Deck beginning July 1. Parking at marked Curbside Pickup locations for local businesses will remain free for […]