City of Champaign News

Green Street Lane Closure (between Sixth Street and Wright Street) – UPDATE

In order to complete pavement patching, Illinois American Water and Shaw Brothers will close the westbound lane of Green Street between Sixth Street and Wright Street.  The closure will begin on Friday, June 6, and will reopen on Monday, June 9, 2025. During the closure, westbound traffic will be closed from Wright Street to Sixth […]


Green Street Lane Closure (between Elm Street and Prairie Street)

In order to complete a water line repair, Illinois American Water has closed the westbound lane of Green Street between Elm Street and Prairie Street.  The closure began on Monday, June 2, and will reopen on Friday, June 13, 2025. During the closure, one westbound and one eastbound lane will be maintained in the area.


Church Street Road Closure (between Randolph Street and Neil Street)

In order to complete a roofing project at 301 N. Neil Street, Central Roofing LLC will close Church Street between Randolph Street and Neil Street. The closure will begin on Monday, June 9, and will end on Thursday, June 12, 2025, weather permitting. The closure will occur between the hours of 7 a.m. and 6 […]


Champaign Fire Chief Announces Retirement

On June 4, 2025, Champaign Fire Chief Andy Quarnstrom announced his retirement from the City of Champaign effective July 14, 2025. Quarnstrom has proudly served at the Champaign Fire Department for nearly 28 years. He joined the department in 1997 and steadily advanced through the ranks, serving as Fire Chief since February 2024. “It has […]


Neighborhood Network Conference Videos Now Airing on CGTV

Two more sessions from the 2025 Champaign Neighborhood Network Conference are now available for viewing on CGTV and Vimeo. These sessions were presented by the Equity and Engagement Department, highlighting ongoing efforts to improve public safety and community collaboration. The first session covers the Gun Violence Reduction Blueprint Update. This discussion offers historical context on […]


New Video: Champaign’s Public Communication Strategies and Tools

Another presentation recorded during the 2025 Champaign Neighborhood Network Conference is now replaying on CGTV and is available to watch on-demand. In this latest video, Jeff Hamilton shares an inside look at how the City of Champaign connects with residents through digital, video, print, and in-person outreach. The video, “Public Communication Strategies and Tools,” highlights […]



Now Playing on CGTV: 2025 Police Week Ceremonies

The Champaign Police Department marked National Police Week from May 11-17, 2025, by hosting several events for the community to learn about their local law enforcement agency. Among those events were two ceremonies, the Police Memorial Ceremony and the Police Department Employee Awards. Staff with the Communications Division recorded the events, which are now airing […]


Green Street Lane Closure (between Sixth Street and Wright Street)

In order to complete water line repair, Illinois American Water and Shaw Brothers will close the westbound lane of Green Street between Sixth Street and Wright Street.  The closure will begin on Monday, June 2, and will reopen on Monday, June 9, 2025. During the closure, one westbound and one eastbound lane will be maintained […]


First Street Road Closures (between Daniel Street and Armory Avenue)

In order to complete asphalt patching, the Public Works Department will intermittently close First Street between Daniel Street and Armory Avenue.  The intermittent closures will begin on Tuesday, June 3 and will reopen on Friday, June 6, 2025, weather permitting.  During the closures, both northbound and southbound First Street traffic will be detoured in the […]