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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 identifies and repairs critical downtown sewer line separation
The City of Champaign is responsible for maintaining about 1.3 million feet of sanitary sewer lines.
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Third arrest made in July shooting that injured teen in Champaign
A third teenager from Champaign has been arrested in connection with a shooting that took place on July 15, 2025, on the 1100 block of N. Third Street.
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Champaign issues building permits for major residential and commercial projects in July
The Champaign Fire Department’s Building Safety Division has issued several building permits for large-scale construction projects in July 2025.
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City of Champaign issues August notice on planned pesticide applications
The City of Champaign has announced its compliance with Illinois Public Act 103-0976, which took effect on January 1, 2025.
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Paula Drive closing July 31 for construction between Garden Hills and Cynthia
Starting July 31, 2025, Paula Drive will be closed to all vehicles at the intersection with Garden Hills Drive, extending westward to about halfway to Cynthia Drive.
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Champaign Police and Fire Departments participate in annual Camp Fury for youth
Women from police and fire departments across Champaign County collaborated to host the third annual Camp Fury, a program led by the Girl Scouts of Central Illinois.
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City Attorney Thomas Yu recognized by Illinois Supreme Court Commission on Professionalism
City Attorney Thomas Yu has been featured in the Illinois Supreme Court Commission on Professionalism’s Professionalism Spotlight.
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City leaders join residents at Love & Peace Barbecue in Douglass Park
City staff from several departments participated in the Love & Peace Barbecue held on Sunday, July 27, at Douglass Park.
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Slurry seal project set for Hessel Park area on July 25
On Friday, July 25, 2025, weather permitting, Cross Construction will carry out maintenance work to refresh the parking area for Hessel Park on Grandview Drive.
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City of Champaign City Council met June 24
City of Champaign City Council met Tuesday, June 24
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Logan Street viaduct to close temporarily for beautification project
In an effort to advance the Logan Street Beautification Project, Atlantic Services will implement a temporary road closure on the viaduct located on Logan Street between Market Street and Water Street.
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Champaign seeks proposals for 2026 police lieutenant promotional testing
The City of Champaign is seeking proposals from qualified vendors for the 2026 Police Lieutenant Promotional Testing Process and List Creation.
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Champaign County Community Coalition addresses gun violence prevention at monthly meeting
The Champaign County Community Coalition convened for its monthly meeting on July 9, 2025.
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City staff attend AI workshop at Champaign Public Library
On Tuesday, July 15, 2025, Mikal Washington, Community Relations Specialist for Equity and Engagement, attended a workshop titled “Basics of AI for Businesses” at the Champaign Public Library.
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Champaign issues building permits for high-value construction projects
The Champaign Fire Department's Building Safety Division has issued several building permits for projects with an estimated construction value of $250,000 or more.
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City hosts events to address gun violence with local leaders
Over the past week, members of the Equity and Engagement team participated in three community-led meetings aimed at addressing gun violence.
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Teenagers arrested after shooting incident leaves one injured in Champaign
Two teenagers from Champaign have been taken into custody following a shooting incident on July 15, 2025, which resulted in injuries to a 14-year-old.
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City of Champaign continues suspension of municipal electric aggregation program
The City of Champaign's Municipal Electric Aggregation (MEA) program, which was suspended in July 2024, will continue to be on hold until a reassessment scheduled for spring 2026.
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City of Champaign cancels July 22 council meeting
The City Council Regular Meeting that was set for Tuesday, July 22, 2025, has been cancelled.