Building Permits Issued
The Champaign Fire Department’s Building Safety Division recently issued the following building permits for projects with an estimated construction value of $250,000 or more. Address Value of Construction Date Issued Type Use 101 W University Ave $932,515 04/11/2025 Alteration Medical Office 102 E Healey St $2,175,000 04/14/2025 New Multi-Family 612 N Walnut St $1,000,000 04/24/2025 […]
June Notice of Intended Pesticide Use
Effective January 1, 2025 the Illinois Department of Agriculture established Illinois Public Act 103-0976. This act regulates the use of pesticides in municipalities. This Act provides that municipalities and government entities provide at least 24 hours of notice to the public before applying a pesticide on a public right of way within the corporate boundaries of […]
Neighborhood Services Hosts State of IL Chief Homelessness Officer
On May 29, the Neighborhood Services Department hosted a day-long site visit by representatives from the Illinois Office to Prevent Homelessness, including Chief Homelessness Officer Christine Haley and Senior Policy Advisors Euginia Olison and Michael Mallory. The visit provided an opportunity for local elected officials to engage with Ms. Haley and her team regarding State […]
Anthony Drive Road Closure (between Dobbins Drive and Campbell Drive)
IDOT and William Charles Construction will close Anthony Drive between Dobbins Drive and Campbell Drive. Both eastbound and westbound Anthony Drive traffic will be detoured in the area. The closure will occur between the hours of 7 a.m. and 6 p.m., starting on Monday, June 2, ending on Friday, June 6, 2025, weather permitting. During […]
METCAD Employee Receives Tyler Community Elite Award
In April 2025, Systems Administrator Tim Smith (METCAD) received the Tyler Community Elite Award from Tyler Technologies. Smith was nominated for the award by a law enforcement professional from another Illinois county who also uses Tyler public safety products. Tyler Community is a forum that Tyler clients use to seek advice on software modules, provide […]
Spring Yard Waste Collection Complete
The 2025 Spring Yard Waste Collection provided every Champaign resident with two collection opportunities, one in April and one in May. During the collection, the Public Works Operations Division collected 84,352 bags of yard waste! Residents who still have yard waste to dispose of may choose to compost their materials, contact a private hauler, or […]
Annual Paving Project – Anthony Drive from Marketview Drive to Neil Street
Starting Thursday, May 29, 2025, Cross Construction will begin rehabilitation work on Anthony Drive from Marketview Drive to Neil Street. Work will begin with milling and progress to patching, manhole adjustments, paving, and applying new pavement markings. One lane in each direction will be open to through traffic; however, motorists are urged to take alternate […]
Arrest Made in Shooting Investigation – 2400 Block of N. Neil Street
Champaign Police were dispatched to an apartment building in the 2400 block of N. Neil Street at 5:09 p.m. on Saturday, May 24, for a report of a shooting with injuries. On-scene, officers quickly located a four-year-old inside an apartment who had suffered a non-life-threatening gunshot wound to the foot. They immediately administered aid with […]
May 27, 2025 Special Regular Council Meeting and Post Council Study Session
The City Council agenda for the May 27, 2025 Special 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 […]
E&E Staff Attends Early Childhood Graduation of Blueprint Client
On May 22, Justice Victim Advocate Angela Worthey and Intern Elise Gratz (Equity & Engagement) attended the Pre-K graduation at the Regional Planning Commission’s Early Childhood Program. They were there to support the family member of a Blueprint client who is currently receiving wraparound services. The room was filled with joy and celebration as families, […]