Police Investigating Attempted Robbery, Seek Public Assistance Identifying Suspect
On Wednesday, April 29, 2020, at approximately 5:25 a.m., Champaign Police were dispatched to the Circle K gas station in the 1300 block of South Mattis Avenue for the report of an attempted robbery. Upon arrival, officers learned a male subject arrived on foot from the west, entered the business and demanded money from the […]
State Street Lane Closure (between Green Street and John Street)
In order to install sanitary sewer service at 611 S. State Street, Mayfield Construction will close one southbound lane of State Street between Green Street and John Street. The closure will begin on Monday, May 4, and will reopen on Monday, May 11, 2020. Southbound traffic will be reduced to one lane in the area.
2020 Slurry Seal Project
Starting Thursday, April 30, 2020, weather permitting, several contractors will begin sealing streets in the north one-third of Champaign (see attached map). The residential streets will be closed for about four hours until cured. Heavily traveled streets, as well as streets with businesses, will have one lane open at all times. Residents will be notified […]
John Street Road Closure (between First Street and Locust Street)
In order to facilitate delivery and installation of modular units at 54 E. John Street, Sub4 Development will intermittently close John Street between First Street and Locust Street. These closures will occur: • Monday, April 27 through Friday, May 1 • Wednesday, May 6 through Friday, May 8 Through traffic will not be allowed in […]
Rain Barrel and Composter Sale
The cities of Champaign and Urbana are sponsoring a rain barrel and composter sale. Residents of Champaign County can now order rain barrels and composters for a cost of $54 each, which includes delivery. Order your rain barrel and/or composter online at https://rainbarrel.ca/urbana/. At this time, the sale is accepting prepaid orders only. Home delivery […]
April 28, 2020 Regular Study Session Cancelled
The City Council Regular Study Session scheduled for Tuesday, April 28, 2020, has been canceled. Click here to download the cancellation notice
Champaign Police Investigating Body Found in Kaufman Lake
On Wednesday, April 22, 2020, at approximately 10:35 a.m., Champaign Police were dispatched to the 2700 block of West Springfield Avenue for a report of an unresponsive body partially submerged in Kaufman Lake. Upon arrival, the body of a male was located approximately 15 feet from shore. Champaign Fire arrived and assisted police in the […]
Residential Fire – 513 Alabama Ave.
The Champaign Fire Department responded to a fire in a home at 513 Alabama Ave., Wednesday, April 22, 2020, at 9:20 a.m. Fire crews quickly extinguished the fire in the single-family residence. Firefighters responded to a report from a passerby of smoke coming from the single-story home. Once on the scene, fire crews reported smoke […]
City of Champaign Extends Due Dates, Waives Late Fees to Provide Relief to Local Businesses
On April 21, 2020, City Manager Dorothy David, pursuant to the authority granted to her through Council Bill 2020-022, extended due dates and waived late fees until June 30, 2020, for the following self-reported taxes and invoices: Food and Beverage Taxes, Hotel/Motel Taxes, Local Motor Fuel Taxes, and Multifamily Recycling invoices. This extension applies to […]
Market Street Lane Closures (between Garwood Street and Lemon Tree Drive) – DELAYED
As part of the Boneyard Creek North Branch Improvements – Phase D, Market Street from Garwood Street to Lemon Tree Drive was to experience daytime single-lane closures for hot-mix asphalt mill and overlay work. This work has been DELAYED for at least one week. A new press release will be issued when the work is […]