University Avenue Lane Closure (between Walnut Street and Market Street)
In order to remove and replace City sidewalk at 17 E. University Avenue, County Asphalt will close one eastbound lane of University Avenue between Walnut Street and Market Street. The closure will occur between the hours of 7 a.m. and 6 p.m., starting on Monday, June 16, and ending on Wednesday, June 18, 2025, weather […]
Market Street Road Closure (between Taylor Street and University Avenue)
In order to complete electrical installation and associated pavement patching, Mid Illinois Concrete will close Market Street between Taylor Street and University Avenue. The closure will begin on Monday, May 12, and will reopen by Monday, May 19, 2025, weather permitting.
Taylor Street Road Closure (between Walnut Street and Market Street)
In order to complete pavement patching, Shaw Brothers will close Taylor Street between Walnut Street and Market Street. The closure will begin today, Monday, May 5, and will reopen by Friday, May 9, 2025, weather permitting.
Market Street Road Closure (between Taylor Street and University Avenue)
In order to complete utility installation and associated pavement patching at 115 N. Market Street, Mid-Illinois Concrete will close Market Street between Taylor Street and University Avenue. The closure will begin on Monday, April 28, and will reopen on Monday, May 5, 2025, weather permitting.
Market Street Road Closure (just south of Logan Street)
In order to perform a street patch repair, A&R Mechanical Services, Inc. will be closing a short span of Market Street just south of Logan Street. Work will begin on Wednesday, March 19, and is planned to be completed and reopened to traffic by 9 a.m. on Monday, March 24, 2025, weather permitting.
Market Street Road Closure (just south of Logan Street)
In order to perform a sanitary sewer repair, A&R Mechanical Services, Inc. will be closing a short span of Market Street just south of Logan Street. Work began this morning and is planned to be completed and reopened to traffic by 7 a.m. on Friday, February 14, 2025, weather permitting.
Market Street Lane Closure (between Main Street and University Avenue)
In order to perform storm sewer repairs, A&R Services will be closing the southbound lane of Market Street at University Avenue. During this time, Market Street will be reduced to a single lane through a short construction work zone. University Avenue and Chester Street will not be affected. Work is scheduled to begin at 7 […]
Commercial Fire – 300 Block S. Market St.
The Champaign Fire Department responded to a fire in a commercial building in the 300 block of S. Market St., Thursday, December 5, 2024, at 12:41 p.m. Fire crews were able to quickly get the fire under control. Firefighters responded to a report from a passerby of a fire in this single-story commercial structure. Once […]
Upcoming Downtown Road Closures for Parade of Lights
The Champaign City Partnership will be hosting the Annual Parade of Lights on Saturday, November 30, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. To accommodate the parade route, the following streets will be closed to traffic beginning at 4:30 p.m. until after the parade is complete: – Neil Street between University Avenue and Columbia Street – Main Street […]
Immigrant Business Showcase
On Saturday, September 21, 2024, City staff from the Equity & Engagement Department hosted the first ever Immigrant Business Showcase on Market Street as a part of the City’s involvement in Welcoming Week 2024. The event showcased immigrant-owned businesses, featuring food trucks, live music, and family-friendly activities. The event was a resounding success, drawing a […]