City of Champaign Designated as First Certified Welcoming Place in State of Illinois
The City of Champaign is proud to announce it has been recognized as a Certified Welcoming place by Welcoming America, becoming the only municipality in Illinois to achieve this distinction. In 2022, Champaign participated in Welcoming America’s comprehensive evaluation process and is now one of 20 other municipalities in the United States who have earned […]
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 306 E University $14,410,261 10/26/23 New Storage 23 Ashely Lane $330,000 10/30/23 Alteration Single Family 2023 Overall Construction Value: […]
Union Street Road Closure (between McKinley Avenue and Willis Avenue)
In order to complete pavement repairs, A&A Concrete will be closing Union Street between McKinley Avenue and Willis Avenue. The work will begin Monday, November 6, 2023, and the closure is expected to last one week, weather permitting. During the closure, through traffic will not be allowed, but access will be maintained for all local […]
Residential Fire – 1305 Maplepark Drive
The Champaign Fire Department responded to a fire in a single-family home at 1305 Maplepark Dr., Friday, November 3, at 3:40 a.m. Fire crews quickly extinguished the small fire. Firefighters responded to a report from a Champaign Police Department Officer of a fire at the front of this one-story residence. The Officer was able to […]
Queens Way Road Closure (between Roland Drive and Campbell Drive)
In order to complete pavement repairs, A&A Concrete will be closing Queens Way between Roland Drive and Campbell Drive. The work will begin Monday, November 6, 2023, and the closure is expected to last one week, weather permitting. During the closure, through traffic will not be allowed, but access will be maintained for all local […]
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 Tuesday, October 31, 2023, between the hours of 7 a.m. and 3 p.m. Access will be maintained to all local properties.
Residential Fire – 2802 Rolling Acres Drive
The Champaign Fire Department responded to a fire inside a home at 2802 Rolling Acres Drive, Sunday, October 29 at 6:38 p.m. Fire crews quickly extinguished the fire inside this home. Firefighters responded to the report of a chimney fire in this bi-level, single family home. Once on the scene, firefighters found light smoke showing […]
Apartment Fire – 1210 Providence Circle
The Champaign Fire Department responded to a fire inside an apartment at 1210 Providence Circle, Saturday, October 28 at 4:47 p.m. Fire crews extinguished the remaining hot spots in this sprinkler controlled fire. Firefighters responded to a report of a fire in this two-story apartment building. Once on the scene, firefighters found nothing showing from […]
Market Street Road Closure (between Marketview Drive and Wilber Avenue)
In order to complete pavement repairs, Shaw Brothers Concrete Construction has closed Market Street between Marketview Drive and Wilber Avenue. The road closure began on Thursday, October 26 and is expected to be reopened at the end of the day on Monday, November 6, 2023.
Resource Fair
On October 26, 2023, The Equity and Engagement Department and Neighborhood Services Department collaborated on a resource fair for Champaign residence. This fair took place from 4:00pm-6:00pm, in the parking lot of the commercial area shared with Blueprint Partner, Y on the Fly. There were more than 3 dozen people in attendance, even in midst […]