City Staff Celebrate International Women’s Day
On March 8, 202, International Women’s Day (IWD) was celebrated around the world. This day is a focal point in the women’s rights movement, bringing attention to issues such as gender equality, reproductive rights, and violence and abuse against women. The theme of IWD 2023 was #EmbraceEquity, a campaign to get the world talking about […]
Building Permit Issued
Building Permits Issued The Champaign Fire Department’s Building Safety Division recently issued the following building permit for a project with an estimated construction value of $250,000 or more. Address Value of Construction Date Issued Type Use 2000 N Neil $3,278,985 03/02/23 Alteration Retail 2023 Overall Construction Value: $ 15,443,831.00
i3 Broadband Fiberoptic Construction Project – Russell/Prospect/Springfield/Green
The City of Champaign is sharing this information on behalf of i3 Broadband. i3 Broadband Fiberoptic Construction Project – Russell/Prospect/Springfield/Green CHAMPAIGN – i3 Broadband will begin installation of fiberoptic utility in an area between Russell and Prospect (from west to east) and Springfield and Green (from north to south). The construction process will continue for 6-8 […]
Prospect Avenue Lane Closure (between Kirby Avenue and Devonshire Drive)
In order to install fiberoptic utility, i3 Broadband will close one northbound lane of Prospect Avenue between Kirby Avenue and Devonshire Drive. The closure will begin on Monday, March 13, and the lane will reopen on Friday, March 24, 2023, weather permitting. Northbound traffic will be reduced to one lane in the area.
Green Street Road Closure (between Pine Street and New Street)
In order to remove a tree in the 700 block of West Green Street, a City contractor will close Green Street between Pine Street and New Street. The closure will occur on Monday, March 13, 2023, from the hours of 7:30 a.m. to Noon. During the closure, access will be maintained to all properties.
First Street Lane Closures (between John Street and Green Street)
In order to complete pavement patching at 101 E. Green Street, A&R Services will be closing the following lanes of First Street between John Street and Green Street. • Wednesday, March 8 and Thursday, March 9, 2023 – One northbound lane of First Street will be closed. A lane of northbound and a lane of […]
Anthony Drive Lane Closure (between Dobbins Drive and Dale Drive)
To facilitate installation of a temporary wall on the southern shoulder of Anthony Drive, William Charles Construction will close Anthony Drive between Dobbins Drive and Dale Drive. Eastbound and westbound traffic will be affected. Flaggers will be utilized to intermittently allow one-way traffic through the construction zone. Drivers may want to seek alternate routes to […]
Green Street Lane Closure (between Prairie Street and State Street)
In order to repair sanitary sewer service at 301 W. Green Street, 217 Inc. will close the eastbound Green Street traffic between Prairie Street and State Street. The closure will begin on Thursday, March 9, and the lane will reopen on Wednesday, March 15, 2023, weather permitting. Westbound traffic will be maintained, but eastbound traffic […]
Residential Fire – 814 S. Fair St.
The Champaign Fire Department responded to a working fire at 814 S. Fair St., Friday, March 3, 2023, at 5:27 p.m. A passerby called 911 reporting smoke coming from this location. Upon arrival on the scene, fire crews found smoke coming from the roof of this single family home. The house was unoccupied at the […]
March 7, 2023 Regular Council Meeting and Post-Council Study Session
The City Council agenda for the March 7, 2023 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 and participation […]