Items tagged: Champaign News

Elm Street Road Closure

In order to repair brick pavement failures, Schomburg & Schomburg Contractors will close Elm Street between Springfield Avenue and Healey Street.  The closure will begin on Monday, May 19, 2014. No through traffic will be allowed in the construction area. Properties with driveway access on of Elm Street will be closed for no more than seven […]


Healey Street Road Closure

On Monday, May 19, 2014, A&R Services will begin work on the Healey Street Reconstruction Project. The work will consist of storm sewer improvements, new curb and gutter, new pavement and new sidewalk. Weather permitting, the major work items will be completed by Friday, August 15, 2014. The project limits are Healey Street from Fourth […]


Fire & Police Memorial Dedication Video

The City’s Information Technologies Department (ITD) recently filmed and edited the Fire & Police Memorial Dedication Ceremony on April 30, 2014. The ceremony features remarks from the Fire and Police Memorial Committee, Mayor Gerard, and other distinguished guests. The new memorial (located in the NE corner of West Side Park) is a tribute to the […]


Kirby Avenue Lane Closure

In order to repair a damaged water main, Illinois American Water will close one eastbound lane of Kirby Avenue between Coronado Drive and Park Haven Drive.  The lane closure will begin on Thursday, May 1, 2014 and will reopen on Friday, May 2, 2014.  Eastbound traffic will be reduced to one lane in the area. […]


Green Street Lane Closure

In order to repair a sanitary sewer service at 301 E Green St., Mayfield Construction will be closing the eastbound lane of Green Street between Third and Fourth Street.  The lane closure will begin on Monday, April 28, 2014 and will reopen on Monday, May 5, 2014, weather permitting.  Eastbound traffic will be shifted around […]


Mattis Avenue Lane Closure

In order to replace telecommunications conduit for AT&T, Western Utility will be closing one southbound lane of Mattis Avenue between Stonegate Drive and Kirby Avenue.  The lane closure will occur Monday, April 28, 2014 through Friday, May 9, 2014.  The lane will be closed during normal working hours from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and […]


Local Law Enforcement Agencies Honor the Fallen

Each May during National Police Week (May 11-17, 2014); the nation pauses to recognize the service and sacrifice of U.S. law enforcement.  Local law enforcement agencies in Champaign County will also pause to honor men and women who have lost their lives in the line of duty. Champaign Police will pay a special tribute to […]


Fourth Street Lane Closure

In order to complete a repair on a storm sewer main at the southeast corner of Fourth Street and Springfield Avenue, DUCE Construction will be closing a northbound lane of Fourth Street between Healey Street and Springfield Avenue.  The lane closure will begin on Monday, April 14, 2014 and will reopen on Friday, April 18, […]