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 4518 Legends $325,000 08/31/23 New Single Family 4516 Legends $325,000 08/31/23 New Single Family 3906 Bay Circle $330,000 08/31/23 New Single Family 3908 […]
Prospect Avenue Lane Closure (between Arrow Road and Lincolnshire Drive)
In order to replace driveway approaches at 1705 S. Prospect, County Asphalt will close one southbound lane of Prospect Avenue between Arrow Road and Lincolnshire Drive. The closure will begin on Tuesday, September 19, and will reopen on Friday, September 22, 2023. Southbound traffic will be reduced to one lane in the area.
Neil Street Lane Closure and Hessel Boulevard Road Closure
In order to complete a pavement patch in the Neil Street and Hessel Boulevard intersection, Illinois American Water and Shaw Brothers will be closing the following: • One southbound lane of Neil Street between Avondale Avenue and Hessel Boulevard. Southbound traffic will be reduced to one lane in the area. • Hessel Boulevard will be […]
Randolph Street Lane Closure (between Park Street and Church Street)
In order to locate water valves, Illinois American Water will close one northbound lane of Randolph Street between Park Street and Church Street. The closure will begin on Thursday, September 14, and the lane will reopen on Friday, September 15, 2023. During the closure, northbound traffic will be reduced to one lane in the area. […]
Latest Champaign City Profiles Features Suki Reid
In the latest installment of the Champaign City Profiles podcast, residents gain an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the important role played by the City’s Administrative Assistant Suki Reid. Suki serves as Mayor Feinen’s Administrative Assistant and helps manage the Mayor’s very busy calendar, messages, and appearance requests. She also assists with the City’s liquor license […]
Walnut Street Lane Closure (between Taylor Street and Main Street)
In order to place a crane for maintenance work at 30 E. Main Street, Ko Fusion will close one northbound lane of Walnut Street between Taylor Street and Main Street. The closure will occur on Wednesday, September 13, 2023, between the hours of 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. During the closure, northbound traffic will be […]
9/11 Remembrance Ceremony
In a tribute to honor the memory of those who lost their lives on September 11, 2001, the City’s Fire and Police Departments came together on 9/11 for their annual remembrance ceremony. The event, held at West Side Park, brought together the community, first responders, and elected officials to pay homage to the heroes and […]
Arrest Made in July 3, 2023, Homicide Investigation
A Champaign man has been arrested following an investigation into a homicide on W. Springfield Avenue. Champaign Police were dispatched to the 2500 block of W. Springfield Avenue at 7:06 p.m. on July 3, 2023, for a report of a shooting with injuries. On-scene, officers located 27-year-old Marcus Catchings of Champaign unresponsive inside an apartment […]
2023 Fall Yard Waste Collection
City of Champaign Announces Fall Yard Waste Collection Dates The City of Champaign’s Fall Yard Waste Collection program will run from October 9 through December 8, 2023. Every Champaign residence will have four collection dates this fall, with Blue Zone pickups starting October 9 and Orange Zone pickups beginning October 16. This free collection is […]
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, September 12 and Wednesday, September 13, 2023, between the hours of 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. Access will be maintained to all local properties.