Spring Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event
The online registration for the spring One-Day Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event in Champaign County opens on Monday, March 6. This drop-off event on Saturday, April 15, is sponsored by the Illinois EPA and is open to all Illinois residents. Residents must pre-register for this event at hhwevent.simplybook.me. Residents can reserve one of the available […]
i3 Broadband Fiberoptic Construction Project – McKinley/Prospect/Vine/Clark
The City of Champaign is sharing this information on behalf of i3 Broadband. i3 Broadband will begin installation of fiberoptic utility in an area between McKinley and Prospect (from west to east) and Vine and Clark (from north to south). The construction process will continue for 6-8 weeks from first seeing utility flags to completing […]
Randolph Street Lane Closure (between Springfield Avenue and Healey Street)
In order to complete parking deck maintenance at 201 W. Springfield, Bulley & Andrews will close one northbound lane of Randolph Street between Springfield Avenue and Healey Street. The closure will begin on Monday, March 6, and reopen on Friday, March 10, 2023, weather permitting. Northbound traffic will be reduced to one lane in the […]
University Avenue Lane Closure (between Chestnut Street and First Street) – Extended
In order to complete sidewalk construction at 66 Chester Street, Mayfield Construction will continue to close one eastbound lane of University Avenue between Chestnut Street and First Street. The closure began on Wednesday, February 22, and the lane will reopen on Friday, March 3, 2023, weather permitting. Eastbound traffic will be reduced to one lane […]
Charges Filed in October 24, 2021, Shooting Investigation
A Champaign man has been arrested following an investigation into an October 2021 shooting incident. On Oct. 24, 2021, at approximately 1:13 p.m., Champaign Police responded to the area of Town Center Boulevard and North Prospect Avenue for the report of a shooting with injuries. Upon arrival, officers located a 24-year-old male inside a vehicle […]
Bradley Avenue Lane Closure (between Mattis Avenue and Garden Hills Drive)
In order to perform storm sewer lining, Visu-Sewer of Missouri, LLC, will be closing one westbound lane of Bradley Avenue between Mattis Avenue and Garden Hills Drive. During this time, westbound traffic on Bradley Avenue will be merged into a single lane through a short construction work zone. Work is scheduled to begin mid-morning on […]
i3 Broadband Fiberoptic Construction Projects
The City of Champaign is sharing this information on behalf of i3 Broadband. i3 Broadband Fiberoptic Construction Project – Country Lane & Waverly/Prospect/Armory/Kirby i3 Broadband will begin installation of fiberoptic utility in an area between Country Lane/Waverly and Prospect (from west to east) and Armory and Kirby (from north to south). The construction process […]
Residential Fire – 1207 Park Terrace Lane
The Champaign Fire Department responded to a working fire at 1207 Park Terrace Lane, Sunday, February 26, at 5:21 a.m. Crews were originally called to the area by a passerby for the report of a smoke detector sounding. Upon arrival on the scene, fire crews found smoke coming from the roof of a single-family home. […]
Residential Fire – 1207 Park Terrace Lane
The Champaign Fire Department responded to a working fire at 1207 Park Terrace Lane on February 26, 2023 at 5:21 a.m. Crews were originally called to the area by a passerby for the report of a smoke detector sounding. Upon arrival on the scene, fire crews found smoke coming from the roof of a single-family […]
Ventura Road Closure (between Prospect Avenue and Southwest Drive)
In order to repair sanitary sewer service at 809 Ventura Road, Fred’s Plumbing will close Ventura Road between Prospect Avenue and Southwest Drive. The closure will begin on Monday, February 27, and will reopen on Monday, March 6, 2023. During the closure, through traffic will not be allowed, but access will be maintained to all […]