South Downtown Sanitary Sewer Project
In order to construct a new sanitary sewer through portions of South Downtown Champaign, Stark Excavating will be closing the eastbound lane of Springfield Avenue between First Street and Second Street. Stark has already placed detour signs along the detour route. Work will begin at 7 a.m. on Wednesday, August 9, 2023, and the lane […]
Your Journey Back-to-School Begins
On Monday August 7, 2023, Justice Victim Advocates with the Equity and Engagement Department attended the ‘Your Journey Back-to-School Begins’ event at Promise Healthcare of Champaign. In celebration of National Health Center Week, Promise Healthcare was offering Back-to-School assistance such as school physicals, dental exams, and enrollment assistance. Promise Healthcare also collaborated with local vendors. […]
Storm Sewer Maintenance at the Intersection of Church Street and Randolph Street
In order to perform routine storm sewer maintenance activities, National Power Rodding Corp. will be working in the intersection of North Randolph Street and West Church Street, affecting traffic traveling north on Randolph and west on Church Street at the work location. Work is planned during the hours of 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. on […]
Fourth Street Road Closure (between Daniel Street and Chalmers Street)
In order to complete a sanitary sewer repair, SNC Construction will close Fourth Street between Daniel Street and Chalmers Street. An eastbound lane of Daniel Street will also be closed between Third and Fourth Street. Work is scheduled to begin at 7:30 a.m. on Monday, August 7, and is planned to be completed and reopened […]
Neighborhood Services Supports Neighborhood Based National Night Out Events
On August 1, 2023, several registered neighborhood groups hosted National Night Out events using up to $500 in small grant funds to cover costs. The $500 is in addition to the $5,000 per year registered groups can access to host neighborhood clean-up, beautification, and social events. Police, Fire, Equity and Engagement, and Neighborhood Services Neighborhood […]
Neighborhood Services Hosts Game Night
On August 3, 2023, Neighborhood Services hosted a game night at Providence at Thornberry. Typically held in neighborhood parks, this game night was held at the Providence club house. Families enjoyed games, music and a bounce house. Staff also invited the Providence neighbors back to the clubhouse for an education and resource fair planned for […]
August 8, 2023 Regular Study Session Cancelled
The City Council Regular Study Session scheduled for Tuesday, August 8, 2023, has been cancelled. Click here to download the August 8, 2023 Cancellation Notice
Prospect Avenue Lane Closure (between Haines Blvd. and Hessel Blvd.)
In order to complete storm sewer connection at 1104 S. Prospect Avenue, Mayfield Construction will close one northbound lane of Prospect Avenue between Haines Boulevard and Hessel Boulevard. The closure will begin on Monday, August 7, and will reopen on Monday, August 14, 2023. Northbound traffic will be reduced to one lane in the area.
2023 Concrete Street Improvements Project
As part of the City’s 2023 Concrete Street Improvements Project, the pavement on Mullikin Drive from Windsor Road to Copper Ridge Road will be reconstructed. A and R Services will be the contractor for the City, and they will begin work on Monday, August 7, 2023, weather permitting. Starting August 7, the southbound lane of […]
South Downtown Sanitary Sewer Project
In order to construct a new sanitary sewer through portions of South Downtown Champaign, Stark Excavating (Stark) will begin preparations for the first phase of construction starting along Springfield Avenue between the Springfield Avenue railroad bridge/viaduct and Second Street. Starting August 2, 2023, Stark will be placing message boards that will announce upcoming work in […]