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Main Street Viaduct closes for pedestrian access starting July 3, 2025
The Main Street Viaduct in Champaign will be temporarily closed to pedestrian traffic starting on July 3, 2025.
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Champaign announces temporary road closures for July 4th celebrations
The Champaign County Freedom Celebration will take place on Friday, July 4, featuring a parade, evening activities, and fireworks.
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Mayor Feinen discusses Brightly Citizen Portal on latest podcast episode
In the latest episode of The Mayor Feinen Podcast, Mayor Feinen engages in a discussion with Jeremy Schultz from Public Works about Champaign's new tool, the Brightly Citizen Portal.
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University Avenue lane closure scheduled for early July
Garneau Construction is set to close one eastbound lane of University Avenue between First Street and Chestnut Street to complete work at 64 Chester.
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Champaign City Council releases agenda for July 8 special meeting
The City Council of Champaign has released the agenda for its upcoming Special Regular Council Meeting and Post-Council Study Session, scheduled for July 8, 2025.
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Building permit issued for PV system installation in Champaign
The Champaign Fire Department's Building Safety Division has recently issued a building permit for a significant construction project.
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Wood-carved display celebrates summer patriotism in downtown Champaign
The Public Works Forestry Section has crafted a wood-carved display in Downtown Champaign to highlight the patriotic spirit of summer.
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Clark Street closure announced for sewer repair starting July 7
SNC Construction is set to close Clark Street between Randolph Street and Neil Street for a sanitary sewer repair.
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Champaign hosts sensory-friendly event at Freedom Celebration
The City of Champaign is sponsoring a sensory-friendly activity at the upcoming Champaign County Freedom Celebration.
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2024 H-1B petitions: Approvals for employers classified under Manufacturing industry across Chambana Sun publication area
In 2024, 100% of H-1B petitions filed by Manufacturing employers across Chambana Sun publication area were approved, according to data from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.
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Illinois Public Act mandates advance notice for municipal pesticide applications
The Illinois Department of Agriculture has implemented Illinois Public Act 103-0976, effective January 1, 2025.
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City of Champaign Board of Fire and Police Commissioners met June 27
City of Champaign Board of Fire and Police Commissioners met Friday, June 27
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Police seek community help after fatal shooting of teenagers in Champaign
Champaign Police are seeking the public's help in investigating a shooting that occurred overnight, resulting in the death of one teenager and leaving another critically injured.
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Champaign County Community Coalition discusses upcoming events and plans
The Champaign County Community Coalition convened its monthly meeting on June 11, 2025, at the Holiday Inn Conference Center.
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Devonshire South II HOA hosts annual landscape cleanup event
The Devonshire South II Homeowners Association (HOA) organized its annual landscape cleanup event on June 21, 2025.
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Champaign opens bidding for Taylor Street Alley Project
The City of Champaign has announced that it is currently accepting bids for the Taylor Street Alley Project.
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Timberline Valley South HOA installs community dog waste station
On June 21, 2025, the Timberline Valley South Homeowners Association (HOA) finalized the installation of a community dog waste station.
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Paula Drive closure for Garden Hills Phase 3 Project starts July 2
Starting Wednesday, July 2, 2025, Paula Drive will undergo a full closure to vehicular traffic.
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Neighborhood services supports annual summer BBQ at Beardsley Park
On June 21, 2025, Strides Shelter organized its annual summer BBQ event at Beardsley Park.
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Champaign seeks proposals for Main Street viaduct fencing project
The City of Champaign has announced that it is now accepting proposals for the Main Street Viaduct Fencing Project, designated as RFP #242558.