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Anthony Drive road closure scheduled between Dobbins Drive and Campbell Drive
William Charles Construction and the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) have announced a temporary closure of Anthony Drive, spanning from Dobbins Drive to Campbell Drive.
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Champaign schedules public meetings on street outreach for gun violence reduction
The City of Champaign, in partnership with Acclivus Inc., will hold a series of community meetings focused on street outreach and violence interruption as part of the Community Gun Violence Reduction Blueprint.
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Champaign Fire Department recognizes METCAD telecommunicator for response during apartment fire
Deputy Fire Chiefs Josh Jessup and Jason Rector from the Champaign Fire Department visited METCAD to recognize Telecommunicator I Deanne Brazelton for her actions during a recent emergency call.
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City of Champaign Board of Fire and Police Commissioners met Oct. 27
City of Champaign Board of Fire and Police Commissioners met Monday, Oct. 27
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City of Champaign Library Board of Trustees met Oct. 22
City of Champaign Library Board of Trustees met Wednesday, Oct. 22
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Prospect Avenue lane closure continues for gas main relocation
In Champaign, Ameren Illinois has closed one northbound lane of Prospect Avenue between Union Street and Healey Street to allow for the relocation of a gas main.
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Prairie Street road closure extended for storm sewer repairs
Prairie Street between White Street and Springfield Avenue remains closed as storm sewer repairs continue.
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Champaign City Council releases agenda for October 28, 2025 study session
The agenda for the City of Champaign's upcoming City Council Regular Study Session, scheduled for October 28, 2025, has been released.
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Meijer Drive to close temporarily for emergency repairs west of Prospect Avenue
A&A Concrete LLC will carry out emergency pavement repairs on Meijer Drive, located just west of the intersection with Prospect Avenue.
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Champaign Equity & Engagement staff attend Disability Resource Expo
On October 18, Janel Gomez, Community Relations Manager and Compliance Officer for the Equity & Engagement Department, along with Community Relations Specialist Julio Velasco, attended the Annual Disability Resource Expo in Champaign County.
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Champaign hosts inaugural statewide conference against hate
More than 100 leaders, advocates, and community members from across Illinois convened in Champaign on October 21 for the first Illinois Together Against Hate Conference.
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Champaign departments create fall display for downtown plaza
The Public Works Forestry Section and a Project Specialist II from the Planning and Development Department collaborated to create a fall-themed display at the Farmer’s Market held at the Plaza on Main and Neil streets.
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Fox Drive closure between Devonshire and State extended for emergency repairs
For an emergency infrastructure repair project, Feutz Contractors are conducting pavement patching on sections of Fox Drive between Devonshire Drive and State Street.
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Bradley Avenue westbound lane to close at Redwood Drive for sewer work October 23
Hoerr Construction is set to close a westbound lane of Bradley Avenue at Redwood Drive to carry out sewer lining work.
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Champaign responds to agricultural lime spill on Mattis Avenue
This afternoon, the City of Champaign responded to a spill of agricultural lime along southbound Mattis Avenue between Hedge Road and Kirby Avenue.
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Champaign code compliance leads to improvement on W. Beardsley Ave
Staff from the City of Champaign's Neighborhood Services Department Code Compliance Division identified a property in the 900 block of W. Beardsley Ave. that required exterior repairs.
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Champaign seeks resident input for first major housing study in over 15 years
The City of Champaign has initiated a process to collect public feedback as part of its Housing Needs Analysis and Strategy, marking the city’s first comprehensive housing study in over fifteen years.
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Balboa Road closing for storm sewer construction between Dover Place and Coronado Drive
Balboa Road will be closed between Dover Place and Coronado Drive to allow for storm sewer construction, according to an announcement from the City of Champaign.
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Bradley Avenue lane closure scheduled for sewer lining on October 20
Hoerr Construction is set to close an eastbound lane of Bradley Avenue, between McKinley Avenue and Willis Avenue, to carry out sewer lining work.
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GHMC Neighborhood Watch holds block party with grant support and community participation
The GHMC Neighborhood Watch organized a block party on October 4, 2025.