City of Champaign Named a Tree City USA for 34th Consecutive Year
City of Champaign Named a Tree City USA for 34th Consecutive Year The City of Champaign is proud to announce it has been named a 2018 Tree City USA by the Arbor Day Foundation in honor of our commitment to effective management of our urban forest. The City received Tree City USA recognition by meeting […]
City of Champaign Facilities Closed January 30 Due to Weather
City Building, Champaign Public Library, Public Works Closed to Public In order to maintain employee safety and to focus on emergency services during the forecasted extreme temperatures, City of Champaign facilities will be closed to the public for routine operations on Wednesday, January 30, 2019. This includes the City Building, the Champaign Public Library and […]
Storm Cleanup Update
The City of Champaign continues to assist homeowners and neighborhoods with cleanup efforts related to the severe weather on Sunday, June 10, 2018. Since Sunday afternoon, more than 200 cubic yards of brush has been collected by Public Works crews, who will continue to collect trees and brush from both privately owned and City trees […]
Storm Cleanup Update
The City of Champaign would like to update its residents on the storm cleanup activities still taking place in SW Champaign and other areas of the City. Following the original emergency response on Sunday, the City has continued to assist neighborhoods and property owners affected by the storm. As of this morning (6/12), Public Works […]
City of Champaign Response for Storm Damage Tree/Natural Debris
The City of Champaign Public Works Department has mobilized resources to respond to Sunday’s storm, that left behind damaged trees, bushes, and other natural debris. Much of this damage was in the area bordered by Windsor Rd., Rising Rd., Kirby Ave., Staley Rd. City-owned and private tree debris is being picked up and will continue […]
Watch Champaign Connection Episode #62 on CGTV and Social Media
There is a new episode of Champaign Connection now playing most nights at 6:30 p.m. on CGTV (Comcast and iTV3 Broadband channel 5, and AT&T U-verse channel 99). This episode will air on CGTV from April 1, through May 31. It is also available on the City’s website and YouTube channel. On episode 62: […]
Fourth Street Road Closure
In order to perform tree work, the Public Works Department will close Fourth Street between Springfield Avenue and Healey Street on Saturday, March 10. This work is planned to begin at 7:00 a.m. and is planned to be completed and reopened to traffic by 9:00 a.m. No through traffic will be allowed; however, access to […]
Exterior City Building Work to Close Parking Spaces on Chester St.
On Saturday, October 21, 2017 the City of Champaign Public Works Department will be completing exterior building work on the north side of the City Building at 102 N Neil St. (Chester St. side). To facilitate the work, which will require the use of a lift truck, the metered parking spaces on the south side […]
Now on CGTV: Improved Pedestrian Safety at Downtown Crosswalks
Recently, staff from CGTV and Public Works teamed up to produce the first in a series of short videos about the improved pedestrian crosswalks throughout the City of Champaign. The first video in the series takes us downtown to the intersections of S. Walnut St. and Logan St. where the Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacon traffic […]
Emergency Tree Work – Fourth Street and Kirby Avenue
Public Works staff will stabilize a large, potentially dangerous tree near the intersection of Fourth Street and Kirby Avenue. The work has begun and is expected to last into the night. Partial lane closures will be required in order to facilitate access to the tree by the crews. The City appreciates the cooperation of travelers […]