Only 5 Days left to Register for the Champaign Neighborhood Network Conference
The City of Champaign will host the 2024 Champaign Neighborhood Network Conference (CNNC) on Friday, May 17, 2024, at the I Hotel and Conference Center. The conference is designed to support Champaign’s neighborhood-based community engagement and organizing efforts by providing resources, tools, and information to increase the capacity of neighborhood residents, volunteers, and grassroots organizers […]
Shooting investigation – 2500 Block of W. Springfield Avenue
Champaign Police were dispatched at 11:55 p.m. on April 8, 2024, to the 2500 block of W. Springfield Avenue for a report of a shooting with injuries. On-scene, officers found a 29-year-old man from Champaign who had suffered a non-life-threatening gunshot wound. Officers quickly rendered medical aid to the man with assistance from the Champaign […]
Mattis Avenue at University Avenue Intersection Work
In order change out a pole at the intersection of Mattis Avenue at University Avenue, Ameren Illinois may need to periodically occupy the northwest and northeast corners of the intersection. They do not anticipate closing any lanes of traffic to complete the project. Work is scheduled to take place on Wednesday, April 10, 2024, from […]
Champaign County Community Coalition Focuses on Youth Perspectives
The Champaign County Community Coalition is focusing on local youth in this month’s meeting on Wednesday, April 10, 2024. The meeting starts at 3:30 p.m. and will be held at the Holiday Inn Conference Center (101 Trade Center Dr., Champaign). Youth representatives from Youth for Christ – Midnight Basketball, DREAAM, Urbana Park District, Don Moyer […]
Randolph Street Lane Closure (between Park Street and University Avenue)
In order to facilitate loading/unloading activity at the Virginia Theatre, Champaign Park District will close one northbound lane of Randolph Street between Park Street and University Avenue. The closure will begin on Friday, April 12, and will end on Saturday, April 13, 2024. Northbound traffic will be reduced to one lane in the area during […]
The Chancellor’s Call to Action to Address Racism & Social Injustice
On April 5, 2024, Community Relations Manager, Janel Gomez, attended a symposium for the Chancellor’s Call to Action to Address Racism & Social Injustice. In 2020, Chancellor Robert J. Jones announced a $2 million annual commitment to support research that examines racism and social injustice. Over two dozen projects have been sponsored by this year’s […]
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 between the hours of 7 a.m. and 2 p.m. on Tuesday, April 9, 2024. Access will be maintained to all local properties.
i3 Broadband Fiberoptic Construction Project – Mattis/Hedge/Bradley
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 Mattis Avenue and Hedge Road (from west to east) and between Hedge Road and Bradley Avenue (from north to south). The construction process will continue for 6-8 weeks from first […]
April 09, 2024 Special Regular Council Meeting
The City Council agenda for the April 09, 2024 Special 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 […]
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 1826 Glenn Park $361,000 03/28/24 Alteration Dispensary 711 S Wright St $696,433 03/29/24 Alteration Restaurant 2024 Overall Construction Value: […]