Fifth Street Road Closure (between Springfield Avenue and Healey Street)
In order to facilitate construction at 502 S. Fifth Street, University Group will close Fifth Street between Springfield Avenue and Healey Street. The closure will begin on Thursday, April 2, and will reopen on Saturday, May 2, 2026, weather permitting. During the closure, through traffic will not be allowed; however, access will be maintained to […]
Summit Ridge Road – Street Closure (between Hedge Road and Cruising Lane)
In order to complete storm sewer and roadway construction as part of the City of Champaign’s Garden Hills Drainage Improvements Project, Duce Construction has closed Summit Ridge Road between Hedge Road and Cruising Lane. The closure began on Monday, March 30, and work is expected to last approximately 4-6 weeks, weather permitting.
Apartment Fire – 2000 Block W John St.
The Champaign Fire Department responded to a fire in a multi-family apartment building in the 2000 block of W John St., Tuesday, March 31, at 10:44 p.m. Fire crews were able to quickly extinguish the fire. Firefighters responded to a report of a fire at this three-story apartment building. Once on the scene, fire […]
Residential Electronics Collection Event on May 16, 2026
The online registration for the spring Residential Electronics Collection Event will open on Wednesday, April 1, 2026. The collection event will take place on Saturday, May 16, 2026, at Parkland College. The event is co-sponsored by City of Champaign, City of Urbana, Village of Savoy, and Champaign County. Registrants can reserve one of the available […]
The Mayor Feinen Podcast: Interview with Council Member Shauna Clayborn
Council Member Shauna Clayborn joins Mayor Feinen to talk about her first year representing District 3. A lifelong Champaign resident, she shares how her background in business and supplier diversity shapes her focus on supporting small businesses and connecting residents to resources. She also talks about what she heard while campaigning, how she’s staying […]
South Mattis Avenue Reconstruction (Windsor Road to Curtis Road)
On Monday, April 13, 2026 construction will begin on south Mattis Avenue from Windsor Road to Curtis Road. This work has been contracted to William Charles Construction, of Rockford, Illinois. The approximate $8.5M project is being funded by a combination of local funds and Federal Surface Transportation – Urban (STU) funds, administered by the Illinois […]
Apartment Fire – 700 Block S Third St.
The Champaign Fire Department responded to a fire in a large multi-family apartment building in the 700 block of S Third St., Saturday, March 28, 2026, at 11:41 p.m. Fire crews were able to quickly extinguish the fire. Firefighters responded to a report of a mattress on fire on the third floor of this apartment […]
Second Street Road Closure (between Gregory Drive and Armory Avenue)
In order to facilitate construction at 105 E. Armory Avenue, Sub 4 Construction will close Second Street between Gregory Drive and Armory Avenue. The closure will begin on Tuesday, March 31, and will reopen on Thursday, April 30, 2026, weather permitting. During the closure, through traffic will not be allowed. However, access to local properties […]
Kirby Avenue Lane Closure (between Oak Street and Neil Street)
In order to repair storm sewer and to complete associated pavement patching, A&R Services will close one westbound lane of Kirby Avenue between Oak Street and Neil Street. The closure will begin on Tuesday, March 31, and will reopen on Monday, April 6, 2026, weather permitting. During the closure, westbound traffic will be reduced to […]
City of Champaign Announces Alcohol Sale Restrictions in Anticipation of NCAA Basketball Tournament Celebration
As the Champaign-Urbana community continues to celebrate the University of Illinois’ success in the NCAA basketball tournament, Champaign Mayor Deborah Frank Feinen today issued an Emergency Order to promote the safety and welfare of the public by placing a few restrictions on alcohol sales this weekend. These changes are intended to reduce the possibility of […]