Chambana Sun Report Stories

Neil Street Lane Closure and Traffic Shift (Between White Street and Springfield Avenue)

By Chambana Sun Report | Mar 19, 2024

In order to continue the sanitary sewer work for the South Downtown Sanitary Sewer Project, Stark Excavating will be closing a portion of northbound Neil Street between White Street to Springfield Avenue.

Healey Street Intermittent Road Closures Through June 2024

By Chambana Sun Report | Mar 18, 2024

In order to accommodate crane and material deliveries at 316 E. Healey Street, Wells and Wells Construction will close Healey Street between Third Street and Fourth Street.

Anthony Drive Road Closure (Between Dobbins Drive and Dale Drive)

By Chambana Sun Report | Mar 15, 2024

White Construction will close Anthony Drive between Dobbins Drive and Dale Drive.

Fifth Street Road Closure (From Springfield Ave. To North of Healey St.)

By Chambana Sun Report | Mar 14, 2024

In order to complete a sanitary sewer connection and water line connection at 501 S. Fifth Street, Mayfield Construction will close Fifth Street from Springfield Avenue to just north of Healey Street.

Green Street Road Closure (Between Fifth Street and Sixth Street)

By Chambana Sun Report | Mar 11, 2024

In order to hoist material onto the roof of 507 E. Green Street, Custom Service Crane will close Green Street between Fifth Street and Sixth Street.

City of Champaign Encourages Participation in Broadband Mapping Challenge

By Chambana Sun Report | Mar 11, 2024

The City of Champaign has an opportunity to access grant funding from the Federal Government through the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program through the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA).

Rep. Mary Miller Votes Against Omnibus Bill that Funds Biden's Agenda

By Chambana Sun Report | Mar 11, 2024

On March 6, 2024, the U.S. House of Representatives voted on the first half of a $1.65 trillion omnibus bill that funds Joe Biden's radical agenda.

Rep. Mary Miller Applauds SCOTUS Decision to Keep Trump on 2024 Presidential Ballot

By Chambana Sun Report | Mar 9, 2024

In response to the Supreme Court's unanimous decision to overturn a Colorado court's decision to keep Donald Trump off the state's 2024 presidential ballot, Congresswoman Mary Miller (R-IL), made the following statement

Washington Street Road Closure (Between Prospect Avenue and New Street)

By Chambana Sun Report | Mar 7, 2024

In order to complete a sanitary sewer connection at 809 W. Washington Street, Roto-Rooter has closed a portion of Washington Street between Prospect Avenue and New Street.

Residential Fire – 300 Block of West Tremont St.

By Chambana Sun Report | Mar 5, 2024

The Champaign Fire Department responded to a fire in a single-family home in the 300 block of west Tremont St., Tuesday, February 27, at 3:47 p.m. Fire crews were able to quickly get the fire under control.

Anthony Drive Road Closure (Between Dobbins Drive and Dale Drive)

By Chambana Sun Report | Mar 3, 2024

White Construction will close Anthony Drive between Dobbins Drive and Dale Drive. Both eastbound and westbound Anthony Drive traffic will be detoured in the area.

Champaign Public Works Director Announces Resignation

By Chambana Sun Report | Feb 28, 2024

Khalil Zaied, the Public Works Director for the City of Champaign, has announced his resignation from that position effective March 8, 2024.

JB Pritzker: Illinois Taxpayers Must Cover Welfare for Illegal Immigrants, Hyatt Will Not Provide Free Rooms

By Chambana Sun Report | Feb 27, 2024

In response to Illinois Governor JB Pritzker's State of the State Address, Congresswoman Mary Miller (R-IL) released the following statement

Legal Department Gives Presentation at University of Illinois College of Law

By Chambana Sun Report | Feb 20, 2024

City of Champaign Law Clerks, Chloe Porath, Morgan Knight, and Bobby Mannis, and Deputy City Attorney, Jennifer Bannon, gave a presentation about municipal law at the University of Illinois College of Law on January 29, 2024. The presentation was intended to educate students about careers in local government law and to encourage students to apply to be law clerks with the City of Champaign Legal Department for Summer 2024 and the 2024-2025 school year.

Community Coalition February Meeting

By Chambana Sun Report | Feb 19, 2024

On February 14, 2024, the Champaign County Community Coalition held its monthly meeting at Holiday Inn Conference Center (101 Trade Center Dr., Champaign, IL 61820).

February 20, 2024 Regular Council Meeting and Post-council Study Session

By Chambana Sun Report | Feb 19, 2024

The City Council agenda for the February 20, 2024 Regular Council Meeting and Post-Council Study Session is now available through the link below.

Welcoming Plan ‘thank You!’ Luncheon

By Chambana Sun Report | Feb 8, 2024

On January 20, 2024 staff from the Equity and Engagement Department, in collaboration with the New American Welcome Center, hosted a ‘Thank You!” luncheon at the Illinois Terminal.

Du Sable Summit

By Chambana Sun Report | Feb 7, 2024

On February 1, 2024, Community Relations Manager, Tracy Parsons (E&E) participated in the Du Sable Summit hosted by the Illinois Office of Minority Economic Empowerment.

Code Compliance Update

By Chambana Sun Report | Feb 6, 2024

The Code Compliance Division of the Neighborhood Services Department continued to receive a high number of tenant inspection requests and housing inspection cases in 2023. This continues a trend that began in 2021. Tenant inspection requests are requests for inspection from tenants in rental units. Housing inspection cases include exterior structure complaints, fire damaged properties, and referrals from the Fire Department for other issues that were observed (such as carbon monoxide issues, fire alarm issues, or frozen/leaking pipes).