Urban Planning Students Tour Bristol Place Residences
Taught by the City’s Assistant Director of Planning and Development Rob Kowalski, students from an Urban Planning class at the University of Illinois visited the new Bristol Place Residences on February 27, 2020. There they heard from developer Jim Roberts and were able to tour several of the homes and learn about the City’s process […]
City Launches New Podcast Featuring Mayor Deborah Frank Feinen
The City of Champaign has started producing a new monthly podcast featuring Mayor Deborah Frank Feinen and her guests. Each month she will chat with local newsmakers about topics of interest to Champaign’s residents and visitors. Listeners will learn about the activities and programs of the City of Champaign,community events, and other topics that impact […]
City Launches New Video Magazine Show – Champaign Spotlight
On February 28, 2020, the City’s new video magazine show – Champaign Spotlight – started airing on CGTV. This show features a new host (Alison Davis Wood) and replaces the award-winning Champaign Connection which the City had produced since 2008. Each episode of the new show will put the spotlight on the people, programs, and […]
University Avenue Lane Closure Extended (between Chestnut Street and First Street)
In order to facilitate masonry work at 66 Chester Street, Vision Contracting closed one eastbound lane of University Avenue between Chestnut Street and First Street. The closure began on Thursday, January 23, 2020, and is expected to reopen on Monday, March 2, 2020. Eastbound traffic will be reduced to one lane in the area.
University Avenue Lane Closure (Between Second Street and Third Street)
In order to connect a new fire service at 210 E. University Avenue, Mid Illinois Concrete will close one westbound lane of University Avenue between Second Street and Third Street. The closure will begin on Monday, March 2, and reopen on Monday, March 9, 2020. Westbound traffic will be reduced to one lane in the […]
March 3, 2020 Regular Council Meeting
The City Council agenda for the March 3, 2020 Regular Council Meeting is now available online. 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 is welcome and encouraged. Click here to […]
Suspect Arrested in November 2019 Shooting Investigation
On Nov. 21, 2019, at approximately 10:31 p.m., Champaign Police received reports of shots heard in the area of State Street and Bradley Avenue. Upon arrival, officers began searching for a scene when they were notified three male shooting victims, ages 19, 19 and 20, arrived at a local hospital by personal vehicle. All three […]
Second Arrest Made in March 2018 Homicide Investigation
On March 23, 2018, at approximately 12:09 a.m., Champaign Police responded to the 100 block of Apricot Drive for a report of gunshots being heard. Upon arrival, officers located 18-year-old Ricky Green of Urbana, who suffered a life-threatening gunshot wound. On-scene medical care was immediately provided, and the victim was transported to an area hospital […]
February 25, 2020 Regular Study Session
The City Council agenda for the February 25, 2020 Regular Study Session is now available online. 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 is welcome and encouraged. Click here to […]
Downtown Champaign Commercial District Receives Designation on National Register of Historic Places
The City of Champaign is proud to announce that on January 24, 2020, the United States Department of the Interior and National Park Service added the Champaign Downtown Commercial District to the National Register of Historic Places as a Historic District. The new Champaign Downtown Commercial District contains 52 contributing and 11 non-contributing structures and […]