Downtown Independence Day Display
The Public Works Forestry Section has once again crafted an impressive wood-carved display in Downtown Champaign to showcase the patriotic spirit of the summer. Be sure to stop by the northeast corner of Walnut and Chestnut to snap a few photos in front of this backdrop!
Spring Display Hops into Downtown!
The Public Works Forestry Section continues to create unique wood-carved displays in Downtown Champaign! Their artistic work now brings the vibrant spirit of spring into the area. Be sure to visit the northeast corner of Walnut and Chester to enjoy another seasonal display!
I-L-L-I-N-I
Just in time for March Madness, Public Works staff from Forestry, Landscaping, and Traffic & Lighting combined their creative skills to craft another Instagram-worthy location in Downtown Champaign at the northeast corner of Walnut and Chester. Stop by to take some pictures and enjoy beautiful Downtown Champaign!
Sidewalk Snow Removal Ordinance Activation
The Public Works Director has declared that the sidewalk snow and ice removal requirement in the Downtown, Midtown, and Campustown areas is in effect. Records indicate that Champaign received at least two (2) inches of snow during this weekend’s snowstorm. In order to make the sidewalks safer for pedestrians, City Ordinance requires sidewalks to be […]
Public Works Creates Downtown Winter Display
The Public Works Forestry Section has once again put together an impressive seasonal display in Downtown Champaign, located at the northeast intersection of Walnut and Chester. The team is becoming skilled at utilizing their talents to create painted tree logs and stumps that were salvaged from a summer storm. These displays are quickly turning into […]
Festive Fall Display Created Downtown
The Public Works Forestry Section Landscaping Team set up a fall-themed display in Downtown Champaign at the northeast corner of Walnut and Chester. Trees that fell during a summer storm were repurposed to build the festive display. Staff enjoyed sharing their creative talents to craft the painted tree logs and stumps. […]
Downtown Champaign Kicks Off the Summer With Expanded Live and Late Night Entertainment
The City of Champaign is excited to welcome residents and visitors to experience everything Downtown Champaign has to offer during a summer filled with exciting new entertainment and fun activities for everyone. The Beat Downtown Champaign is a new campaign to bring more music, entertainment, and culture to downtown. The Beat aims to attract residents […]
The Beat
The City is thrilled to announce the launch of the downtown entertainment district’s official logo “The Beat.” Unveiled at a Council study session on May 7, 2024, the Beat encompasses all of the downtown entertainment district. Boasting a wide variety of entertainers and programs for the community to enjoy, The Beat will allow community members […]
Downtown Champaign Featured in IML Publication
The August 2023 issue of the Illinois Municipal League (IML) Review features a five-page article about the revitalization of Downtown Champaign. Written by Senior Planner for Economic Development T.J. Blakeman (Planning and Development), the article provides a great history of downtown, the challenges downtown faced during the mid-20th century, and the City’s investment in infrastructure […]
Market Street Reopened in Downtown Champaign
In March 2020, the City worked directly with Downtown businesses to lessen the impacts to business due to the statewide closure of indoor dining and other COVID-related restrictions. This included the closure of some Downtown side streets and parking spaces in order to allow businesses to provide expanded outdoor dining options for customers. The City […]