Daniel Street Road Closure (between Fifth Street and Sixth Street)
In order to accommodate utility installation, the University of Illinois and Duce Construction will close Daniel Street between Fifth Street and Sixth Street. The closure will begin on Monday, April 15, and will reopen on Wednesday, April 24, 2024. Through traffic will not be allowed in the area, but access will be maintained to all […]
Sixth Street Road Closure (between Daniel Street and Chalmers Street)
In order to accommodate a crane delivery, the University of Illinois will close Sixth Street between Daniel Street and Chalmers Street. The closure will occur on Monday, November 20, 2023, between the hours of 7 a.m. and 5 p.m., weather permitting. Through traffic will not be allowed in the area, but access will be maintained […]
Kirby Avenue Lane Closure (between Oak Street and Neil Street)
In order to repair storm sewer, A&R Services and the University of Illinois will close one westbound lane of Kirby Avenue between Oak Street and Neil Street. The closure will begin on Monday, November 13 and will reopen on Friday, November 17, 2023. Westbound traffic will be reduced to one lane in the area.
Community Coalition Monthly Meeting
On November 9th, the Champaign County Community Coalition held its monthly meeting that was focused on workforce development within the community. The University of Illinois Human Resources Office came to promote their open positions and highlight their summer internship program. Parkland College presented about their Support for Workforce Training (SWFT) program. This program aids community […]
Community Engagement Takes Center Stage
On August 21st, Justice Victim Advocate, Jarrel Young (E & E Dept.) performed a medley of songs, including the Illini Anthem, for students at the University of Illinois during the Quad Day Festival. Quad Day is the final event for Welcome Week with other festivities including Illini Union Late Nighter, Illinois Sights & Sounds, and many […]
2021 Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration to Reflect on Positions of Conscience
The City of Champaign is sharing this press release from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign in order to more broadly share information about this exciting event (and the keynote speaker) with our community. The City is a member of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Countywide Committee. 2021 Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration to Reflect […]
LAST CALL FOR MLK NOMINATIONS
Now’s the time to recognize an individual or organization having a positive impact in Champaign County! Nominations are being accepted for three prestigious community awards that will be presented at the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Countywide Celebration on January 17. Learn more and submit a nomination at mlkcelebration.org. Submission deadline is November 30. The Champaign […]
Martin Luther King Jr. Countywide Celebration – Call For Nominations
Martin Luther King Jr. Countywide Celebration – Call For Nominations Recognize an individual or organization having a positive impact in Champaign County! Nominations are being accepted for three prestigious community awards that will be presented at the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Countywide Celebration on January 17, 2021. Learn more and submit a nomination […]
Champaign County Community Coalition Hosts Virtual Meeting
On May 13, the Champaign County Community Coalition (Coalition) hosted its first virtual meeting. Over 150 people attended this meeting via Zoom and the Coalition Facebook page. Representatives noted below shared updates from their organizations and discussed resources available to community members at this time. Questions were moderated in real time, giving attendees the opportunity […]
Community Coalition Welcomes Announcement of STEM Illinois
The Champaign County Community Coalition will dedicate its meeting on March 11, 2020, to a presentation on an exciting new initiative to build an eco-system of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics that leaves no member of our community behind – STEM Illinois. The meeting will be held from 3:30-5:00 p.m. at the Holiday Inn Champaign […]