City of Champaign News


Neighborhood Ambassadors Deliver Presents to Shadowwood Residents

On December 21, 2022, the City’s Neighborhood Ambassadors helped spread the holiday spirit by delivering presents to children in the Shadowwood neighborhood with a holiday drive. La Casa Cultural Latina at the University of Illinois gifted 250 presents and toys to the Shadowwood neighborhood, which the City’s Neighborhood Ambassadors wrapped and delivered. The Neighborhood Ambassadors […]


New Champaign Spotlight Features Library Director Brittany Millington

The City’s video magazine show, Champaign Spotlight, puts the spotlight on the people, programs, and events of the City of Champaign. The latest episode features an interview with Library Director Brittany Millington. Brittany shares a little about her path to her current position and then talks about all of the programs and services that make […]


Neighborhood Services Department Celebrates 30 Years

The Neighborhood Services Department (NSD) was created in 1992 to address neighborhood needs by utilizing the City’s Neighborhood Wellness Action Plan, coordinating neighborhood-based City services, and taking the lead on public information and citizen participation activities. The Department provides services and programs that directly contribute to healthy, thriving neighborhoods. NSD is comprised of three unique […]


City Facilities Closed to Public December 22 Due to Severe Winter Weather

In order to maintain employee safety and allow the City to focus on the delivery of emergency services during the forecasted winter storm, City of Champaign administrative offices will be closed to the public on Thursday, December 22, 2022. All public safety and snow removal operations will be in full operation. City staff will be […]


Champaign Police Seek Community Assistance in Investigating Bank Robbery

On Dec. 19, 2022, at approximately 9:11 a.m., Champaign Police Officers responded to the First Financial Bank located at 1205 S. Neil Street for reports of a bank robbery. Upon arrival, officers learned a suspect entered the bank, displayed a note indicating the presence of a handgun, and demanded money. The suspect fled the bank […]


December 20, 2022 Regular Council Meeting

The City Council agenda for the December 20, 2022 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 encouraged. […]


Bloomington Road Lane Closure (between Cynthia Drive and Garden Hills Drive)

In order to perform routine storm sewer maintenance activities, National Power Rodding Corp. will close the westbound lane of Bloomington Road between Cynthia Drive and Garden Hills Drive. Westbound traffic will be merged into the center turn lane through the short construction zone. Work is planned during the hours of 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. […]


First Street Lane Closure (between John Street and Green Street)

In order to repair a damaged sanitary sewer service at 101 E Green Street, A&R Services will close the northbound lane of First Street between John Street and Green Street.  The closure will begin on Monday, December 19, 2022, and the lane will reopen on Thursday, December 22, 2022, weather permitting.   Northbound traffic will […]


Five CPD Officers Graduate from Police Academy

On December 15, five new Champaign Police Officers graduated from the Police Training Institute during a ceremony at the Vineyard Church in Urbana. Officers Bialeschki, Elias, Gress, Ronnfeldt, and Walmer now move on to CPD’s 20-week Field Training program. Officers Ronnfeldt and Walmer were both recognized for serving as Class Squad Leaders for their scholastic […]