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.
Kirby Avenue Lane Closure (between First Street and Fourth Street)
In order to remove a damaged streetlight, the University of Illinois will close one westbound lane of Kirby Avenue between First Street and Fourth Street. The closure will occur on Tuesday, December 5, 2023, between the hours of 7 a.m. and 12 p.m. During the closure, westbound traffic will be reduced to one lane.
Healing Invisible Wounds Conference
On December 2, 2023, Equity and Engagement manager, Tracy Parsons, attended the Healing Invisible Wounds Conference hosted by Stop The Violence program. This organization serves veterans and their families with a specific focus on the effects of PTSD on veterans and trauma informed care. This conference was designed to shed light on trauma’s affects on […]
Welcoming New American Citizens
On November 30, 2023, staff from the Equity and Engagement Department attended the Naturalization Ceremony at Parkland College Theatre. The event was hosted by the Honorable Eric I. Long, United States Magistrate Judge, Central District of Illinois, Urbana. There were 113 community members, from 36 countries, that Naturalized to become United States citizens. The process […]
8th annual Turkey Giveaway
On November 22, 2023, staff from the Equity and Engagement Department participated in the 8th annual Turkey Giveaway, hosted by A Plus & Dixon Stars. Staff helped distribute 500 turkeys to individuals and families in need for the Thanksgiving Holiday.
Third Street Road Closure (between Washington Street and Hill Street)
In order to complete scheduled improvements to gas mains and services, Ameren Illinois will close Third Street between Washington Street and Hill Street. The closure will begin on Monday, December 4, and will reopen on Monday, December 18, 2023. Through traffic will not be allowed in the area, but access will be maintained to all […]
December 5, 2023 Regular Council Meeting and Post-Council Study Session
The City Council agenda for the December 5, 2023 Regular Council Meeting and Post-Council Study Session is now available through the link below. This meeting will be held in the City Council Chambers of the City Building, 102 N. Neil Street in Champaign, at 7:00 p.m. The meeting is open to the public and participation […]
Building Permits Issued
The Champaign Fire Department’s Building Safety Division recently issued the following building permits for projects with an estimated construction value of $250,000 or more. Address Value of Construction Date Issued Type Use 409 S Third $6,018,950 11/21/2023 New Multi-Family 5016 Trey Blvd $389,000 11/22/2023 New Single Family 2000 W John $5,730,720 11/27/2023 Alteration Multi-Use 1904 […]
Beardsley Avenue Road Closure (between McKinley Avenue and Willis Avenue)
In order to complete sanitary sewer connection at 1002 W. Beardsley Avenue, Miller Enterprises will close Beardsley Avenue between McKinley Avenue and Willis Avenue. The closure will begin on Wednesday, November 29, and will reopen on Friday, December 8, 2023. Through traffic will not be allowed in this area, but access will be maintained to […]
Kirby Avenue and Mattis Avenue Lane Closures
In order to complete fiberoptic install, Consolidated Communications and Gardner Excavating will close the following lanes: • One southbound lane of Mattis Avenue between Meadow Drive and Kirby Avenue. Southbound traffic will be reduced to one lane. • One eastbound lane of Kirby Avenue between Rosewood Drive and Mattis Avenue. Eastbound traffic will be reduced […]