Neil Street Lane Closure (Update)
In order to facilitate installation of fiber optic conduit for Pavlov Media, Campus Communications Group has closed a northbound lane of Neil Street between Washington Street and Columbia Street. The road closure began on Monday, September 8 and will reopen by Tuesday, September 16, 2014. Traffic will be shifted through the area and one lane […]
First Street Lane Closure (Update)
In order to repair a sanitary sewer service at 301 S First Street, D&S Sewer Service has closed the southbound lane of First Street between White Street and Marshall Street. The road closure began on Monday, September 8 and will reopen by Tuesday, September 16, 2014. Southbound traffic will be detoured in the area. Northbound […]
Bristol Park Neighborhood Plan Update
A City Council Study Session was held this week to discuss the City’s Draft Bristol Place Demolition Policy. Council appreciated the effort to try to develop a “contractor development” aspect to the Demolition Policy. The intent is that through the three year demolition period the City may be able to develop some new minority contractors […]
Healey Street Construction Update
A&R Mechanical Services, Inc. continues to work at the intersection of Healey Street and Fifth Street. Last week, it was discovered that UC2B’s contractor had direction bored through the UCSD sanitary sewer interceptor at two separate locations. The sewer repair slowed A&R’s progress at this location and has delayed opening the intersection to traffic to […]
Ameren Act On Energy Audit Update
The City of Champaign and Ameren Act On Energy are making progress on the energy audit and incentive program. This is an important step to accomplish the goal to ‘make housing more affordable by making it more energy efficient.’ The program provides free energy audits and an incentive increase for insulation and air sealing projects […]
304 S. Country Fair Dr. – Fire Update
CFD Fire Information Report Champaign Fire Department responded to a report of a working fire at 304 S. Country Fair Dr. Upon arrival, crews found fire showing on the outside roof area of the structure Fire crews extended hand lines and ladders to the roof area to extinguish the fire. Fire crews were able to quickly […]
Permits Issued
The following commercial permits were issued this week. Each permit has an estimated cost of construction of $250,000 or more. Address Cost of Construction Date Issued Owner or Developer / Business 1210 Providence Circle $896,499.00 6-19-14 Tyson & Billy Architect Housing Auth of Champ Co. 3602 Colleen Dr. $1,213,297.00 6-19-14 Tyson & Billy Architect Housing […]
Healey Street Construction Update
Last week, A&R Mechanical Services, Inc. finished reconstructing the intersection of Healey St. & Sixth St., and the intersection was fully opened to traffic. By the end of this week, A&R will complete the reconstruction of Healey St. between Fifth St. and Sixth St. On Wednesday, June 25, A&R closed the intersection of Healey St. […]
UPDATE: Randolph Street Lane Closure
In order to replace telecommunications conduit for AT&T, Custom Underground will be closing one northbound lane of Randolph Street between Park Street and Church Street. The lane closure will occur on the following dates: Monday, June 30, 2014 through Thursday, July 3, 2014 Monday, July 7, 2014 through Friday, July 11, 2014 During the closure, […]
UPDATE: Abduction Suspect and Victim Located in Houston, Texas
On the evening of June 13, 2014, the Champaign Police Department continued to follow up on investigative leads and received information that the victim, MONICA RAMIREZ, and suspect, EDUARDO GUERRO CORTEZ, were possibly in Houston, Texas. Champaign Police detectives were able to coordinate investigative efforts with the Champaign and Houston FBI Offices, Homeland Security, and […]