Residential Fire – 1002 N. Third St.
The Champaign Fire Department responded to a fire inside a single-family home at 1002 N. Third St., October 25, at 8:02 a.m. Fire crews quickly extinguished the fire in this single-family home. Firefighters responded to a report from a passerby of a fire in the residence. Once on the scene, firefighters reported moderate smoke and […]
Hill Street Road Closure (between Second Street and Third Street)
In order to perform storm sewer repairs, SNC Construction will be closing Hill Street between Second Street and Third Street. Through traffic will not be allowed; however, access to all local properties will be maintained. Work is scheduled to begin at 7 a.m. on Monday, October 24, and is planned to be completed and reopened […]
October 25, 2022 Regular Study Session
The City Council agenda for the October 25, 2022 Regular 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 is welcome and encouraged. […]
Western Avenue Lane Closure (between Kirby Avenue and Chevy Chase Drive)
As part of the City’s 2022 Concrete Street Improvements Project, the pavement on Western Avenue from Kirby Avenue to Chevy Chase Drive is being reconstructed. A and R Services will continue work on the City of Champaign’s project; weather permitting, Monday, October 24, 2022. Beginning on Monday, October 24, the northbound lane of Western Avenue […]
City Funds On-Site Programming for Area Youth
On October 18, 2022, the City Council approved an agreement with Stephen’s Family YMCA for onsite “Y on the Fly” youth programming in the Countrybrook and Champaign Park Apartments neighborhood. This is part of the City’s Community Gun Violence Reduction Blueprint initiative to improve community safety. This space will also be available for Blueprint and […]
City Staff Attends Illinois Black Legislative Caucus Annual Conference
Community Relations Manager Tracy Parsons attended the Illinois Black Legislative Caucus Annual Conference from October 13-16, 2022. The Illinois Legislative Black Caucus works to assure that the interests of African American citizens are given equitable representation in the General Assembly and that legislative action is directed to address those interests. The annual conference is an […]
Adopt A Drain Friday
It’s Adopt A Drain Friday and today we are featuring a drain named Hammer that is up for adoption. Hammer is located at 407 Hessel Boulevard and loves 90s rap and dancing. Now that the leaves are beginning to fall, they can clog our storm drains and sometimes cause neighborhood flooding. Volunteers in the Adopt […]
Building Permits Issued
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 107 E Springfield $375,085 09/22/22 Alteration Multi-Family 1200 Newton $1,623,117 09/27/22 Addition Office 1102 Mayfair $450,000 09/27/22 New Single Family […]
Shooting Investigation – 600 Block of Dogwood Drive
On Wednesday, October 19, 2022, at 10:15 p.m., the Champaign Police Department was dispatched to the 2300 block of Sangamon Drive for a report of a shooting with injuries. Upon arrival, officers located a 12-year-old male victim in a vehicle with life-threatening gunshot wounds to the neck. Officers on-scene immediately rendered medical aid with the […]
E&E Staff Facilitates Youth Development Activities
On October 14, Justice Victim Advocate, Charles Young (Equity and Engagement Dept.) facilitated a STEM Academy Fab Friday activity with students at Booker T. Washington STEM Academy. This is part of an ongoing project to assist the youth in producing a hip hop anthem for their class by remixing the school’s pledge. Fab Fridays are an […]