Champaign Police Department Launches Officer Recruitment Marketing Campaign
On July 13, 2023, the Champaign Police Department launched a new marketing campaign to recruit police officers. The department is launching a campaign to attract talented individuals who are committed to public service and making a positive impact in our community. The campaign can be viewed online at joinchampaignpd.com. The webpage serves as a centerpiece […]
METCAD’s Storm Response
On the afternoon of June 29, 2023, Champaign County and surrounding counties were in the path of a strong storm with extremely high winds, known as a derecho. This storm resulted in such a high call volume that the METCAD dispatch center was inundated instantly with 9-1-1 calls once the storm approached. During the first […]
HOA Improves Curb Appeal Along Section of Bradley Avenue
On July 8 and 9, 2023, the neighbors of the Sawgrass HOA completed clean up and mulching of trees in their commons area along Bradley Avenue. This project was completed utilizing small grant funds as part of Neighborhood Services’ 43:43:43 neighborhood engagement campaign. The campaign encourages the City’s registered neighborhood groups to complete neighborhood engagement […]
Neighborhood Services Hosts Quarterly CommUnity Matters Meeting
Neighborhood Programs staff met with representatives from Champaign Park District, Unit 4, and Don Moyer Boys and Girls Club on July 11, 2023, for the first Quarterly Meeting of FY 2023-24. These agencies shared information on their active summer youth programming, such as success and areas for opportunity, upcoming events, and emerging issues amongst the […]
University Avenue Lane Closure (between Neil Street and Market Street)
In order to complete a sign installation at 17 E. University Avenue, Bendsen Signs and Graphics, Inc. will close a lane of University Avenue between Neil Street and Market Street and a lane of Walnut Street between Logan Street and University Avenue. The lane closures will begin on Thursday, July 13, 2023, and will be […]
National Make a Difference to Children Month
During the month of July we recognize National Make a Difference to Children month! Staff from the Equity and Engagement Department decorated the City Building display case to highlight just a few of the many wonderful organizations in the CU area that work to make a positive impact in children’s lives. A great way to celebrate this […]
Annual Paving Project
Starting Wednesday, July 12, 2023, Open Road Paving Company will begin rehabilitation work on Duncan Road from Windsor to just north of Kirby Avenue and on Windsor Road from Staley Road to Fields South Drive. Work will consist of minor curb and sidewalk ramp replacement, patching, manhole adjustments, milling and paving, and applying new pavement […]
Residential Fire – 401 Ginger Bend Dr.
The Champaign Fire Department responded to a working fire at 401 Ginger Bend Dr., Saturday, July 8, 2023, at 9:59 a.m. Upon arrival on the scene, fire crews found smoke coming from the first floor of a center unit of this two-story apartment building. The fire was quickly upgraded to a second alarm. Crews quickly […]
July 11, 2023 Regular Council Meeting
The City Council agenda for the July 11, 2023 Regular Council Meeting 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 is welcome and encouraged. […]
Residential Fire – 912 Charles St.
The Champaign Fire Department responded to a fire in a detached garage at 912 Charles St., Thursday, July 6, at 10:16 p.m. Fire crews quickly extinguished this garage fire. Firefighters responded to a report of a detached garage on fire, initially called in by a passerby. Once on the scene, fire crews reported moderate smoke […]