Downtown Road Closures for Labor Day Parade
The Champaign County AFL-CIO will be hosting the Annual Labor Day Parade on Monday, September 4, 2023, at 10 a.m. To accommodate the parade route, the following streets will be closed to traffic beginning at 9:15 a.m. until after the parade is complete: • Neil Street between University Avenue and Columbia Street • Main Street […]
September 5, 2023 Regular Council Meeting and Post-Council Study Session
The City Council agenda for the September 5, 2023 Regular Council Meeting and Post-Council Study Session is now available through the link below. 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 […]
Fifth Street Road Closure (between Springfield Avenue and Healey Street)
In order to retire water service and patch pavement at 409 E. Springfield Avenue, Illinois American Water and Shaw Brothers will close Fifth Street between Springfield Avenue and Healey Street. The closure will begin on Tuesday, September 5, and will reopen on Monday, September 11, 2023. During the closure, through traffic will not be allowed, […]
Liberty on the Lake HOA Hosts Neighborhood Bash
On August 19, 2023, the Liberty on the Lake HOA hosted their Neighborhood Bash at Henry Micheal Park. The event included food, slushies, games, a bounce house, music and an inflatable obstacle course for neighbors to enjoy. The neighborhood bash was one the many neighborhood-based events implemented as part of the City’s 43:43:43 Neighborhood Engagement […]
Strides Low Barrier Shelter End of Summer BBQ
On August 26, 2023, staff from the Strides Low Barrier Shelter hosted an end of summer BBQ for residents and volunteers. Neighborhood Ambassador, Javier Pena, supported the event by bringing the Neighborhood Engagement Trailer to Skelton Park to provide tables, chairs and music for the afternoon. Javier also assisted with event set up and tear […]
Performance Showcase
On August 31, 2023, Blueprint Partner DJ Silkee, Entertainment LLC held their performance showcase at Douglass Library. DJ Silkee hosts a “She Spins” program designed to provide an educational and creative experience for middle and high school girls. The 12-week program provides access for participants to the world of becoming a DJ through recording sessions, […]
The Game Plan
On August 26, 2023, Jorge Elvir, Community Relations Manager from the Equity and Engagement Department, participated in the Champaign Community Violence Response (CVRT’s) Youth Employment Resource Fair, “The Game Plan”. This was an exceptional opportunity to connect with talented, ambitious, and motivated young individuals seeking meaningful employment and skill-building opportunities. This event was a collaborative […]
Rescue – 203 W. Hill St.
The Champaign Fire Department responded to a rescue at a building under demolition at 203 W. Hill St., Thursday, August 31, at 12:01 p.m. Fire crews rescued two patients from the site. Firefighters responded to a report of someone needing help in a partially demolished building with a second person running in to assist. Once […]
Champaign Fire Companies Return to Fire Station 4
Air Quality Tests Come Back “All Clear” On August 30, 2023, the two fire companies assigned to Fire Station 4 (2315 W. John St.) returned to operate out of that location after air quality test results came back “all clear” on Tuesday. The two fire companies had been temporarily relocated to two other fire stations […]
Administrative Services Team Training
On August 30, 2023, Community Relations Manager, Janel Gomez, presented to the Administrative Services Team (AST) about how to deal with difficult telephone calls, specifically angry citizens. Specific attention was made on how to deal with microaggressions and when customers use racially insensitive language. The team held a discussion on their customer services experiences and […]