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, […]
Sawgrass Lane Street Name Changed to Crimson
On March 16, 2014 Public Works sent a letter to all Sawgrass Lane residents notifying them of the street name change. All 16 local agencies currently on the address notice list were notified by email. The Navteq, TeleAtlas, and TomTom mobile navigators were notified of the street name change via web interfaces. On April 1, […]
Neil Street Lane Closure
In order to install a sign at 217 North Neil Street, American Dowell Sign Company will be closing one southbound lane of Neil Street between Church Street and Park Street on Thursday, April 17, 2014. The lane will be closed from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., weather permitting. Southbound traffic will be reduced to one […]
I Heart My Aquifer
Serving as the primary source of drinking water for municipalities and homeowners across fourteen counties in Central Illinois, the Mahomet Aquifer is a fundamental element to our neighborhoods. Due to its immense importance within our own community, the City has partnered with other communities and other affected parties, including: Champaign County and Dewitt County; the […]
Homeschool Fair to Highlight Community Makerspaces
Parents who are homeschooling—or looking into the homeschool option—are invited to visit the free Homeschool Fair at the Champaign Public Library, 200 W. Green St., on Saturday, April 19. It’s a chance to connect with supportive resources in the Champaign-Urbana community, see a 3D printer in action, and learn how makerspaces and high-tech tools are creating […]
Design an Ad
During the month of February, the News Gazette ran their annual “Design An Ad” contest. In this contest, the News Gazette works with local schools to involve kids in the design of an ad for a local business. From the ads designed for them, the businesses then select the ads that will run in a […]
Urban Ag as Community & Economic Development Tour
Staff from the Neighborhood Services, Planning and Development Departments, and Council member Will Kyles attended a tour of Urban Agriculture sites in Chicago on Friday, March 7. The tour was organized by Prosperity Gardens with participation from University of Illinois Extension, Don Moyer Boys and Girls Club, Randolph Street Community Garden, and more. Attendees toured […]
February Service Requests
The Public Works Department saw a large increase in service requests during the month of February. Citizens and City staff submitted 669 total requests during February 2014. The chart below tracks the number of requests recorded each day by staff. More citizens began using the mobile phone application, SeeClickFix, to report any problems. There were […]
Tree City USA Designation
On April 1, the City of Champaign is scheduled to receive their 29th consecutive Tree City USA designation. Tree City USA is a foundation for effective, well-organized tree care programs. Along with community pride comes practical benefits such as contributing to safer and healthier urban forests, and providing municipal officials the opportunity to deliver better […]