Champaign Fire Companies at Station 4 Temporarily Relocated
Fire and EMS Response Services Continue as Normal The two fire companies and apparatus assigned to Champaign Fire Station 4 on John Street, have been temporarily relocated to Fire Stations 5 and 6 while air quality testing is conducted at Station 4. This change was necessary to ensure employee safety and will not impact the […]
Illinois State Black Chamber of Commerce
On August 16, 2023, Purchasing & Compliance Specialist Adonis Fuller attended the 2023 Annual Illinois State Black Chamber of Commerce Convention’s Business Matchmaking Event. The event offered the opportunity to meet with business owners and staff to learn about their products, services, and capabilities. The event was also a great way to share information about the […]
Community Gun Violence Response Meeting
On August 24, 2023, The Equity and Engagement Department’s Community Safety and Justice division held a Community Gun Violence Response meeting at the Champaign Library in response to a shooting that happened late last week. This meeting was an opportunity for community members to voice their concerns regarding gun violence and provide solutions to staff […]
i3 Broadband Fiberoptic Construction Projects
The City of Champaign shares the following information on behalf of i3 Broadband: i3 Broadband will begin installation of fiberoptic utility in an area between Windward and Galen (from west to east) and between Windsor and Lancaster (from north to south). The construction process will continue for 6-8 weeks from first seeing utility flags to […]
Girl Scouts of Central Illinois Honors Firefighter Whitney Anderson as a 2023 Woman of Distinction
In an event held August 24, 2023, at the CityView Events and Meeting Center, Champaign Firefighter Whitney Anderson was named one of Girl Scouts of Central Illinois’ 2023 Women of Distinction. This year marked the debut of Camp Fury, which offers a high-adventure experience in the life of first responders. The camp is for high-school-age […]
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 Wednesday, August 30, through Friday, September 1, 2023, between the hours of 7 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. All lanes will be reopened at the end […]
Building Permit Issued
The Champaign Fire Department’s Building Safety Division recently issued the following building permit for a project with an estimated construction value of $250,000 or more. Address Value of Construction Date Issued Type Use 3608 Freedom Blvd $320,000 08/21/23 New Single Family 2023 Overall Construction Value: $ 115,002,115
Mattis Avenue Lane Closures
In order to complete gas main maintenance, Shaw Brothers and Ameren Illinois will close the following lanes of Mattis Avenue: Friday, August 25, 2023: One southbound lane of Mattis Avenue will be closed between John Street and William Street. Southbound traffic will be reduced to one lane in the area. Monday, August 28 to Friday, […]
Neil Street Lane Closure (between Columbia Avenue and Washington Street)
In order to complete pavement patching, AT&T and Western Utility will close one southbound lane of Neil Street between Columbia Avenue and Washington Street. The closure will begin on Wednesday, August 23, and will reopen on Monday, August 28, 2023, weather permitting. Southbound traffic will be reduced to one lane in the area. Northbound traffic […]
Anthony Drive and Market Street Road Closures
In order to complete a new water main installation, Cross Construction and Illinois American Water will be closing the following: Anthony Drive between Neil Street and Market Street. Through traffic will not be allowed in the area, but access will be maintained for all local properties. One southbound lane of Market Street will be closed […]