City of Champaign
Recent News About City of Champaign
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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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City Attorney Thomas Yu discusses Asian American experiences in local government at UIUC
On September 23, 2025, City Attorney Thomas Yu gave a presentation titled “The Asian American Experience in Local Government” at the University of Illinois – Asian American Cultural Center.
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City of Champaign City Council met Sept. 2
City of Champaign City Council met Tuesday, Sept. 2
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Champaign hosts annual conference addressing Black mental health challenges
On September 20, 2025, the Champaign County Community Coalition’s Race Relations Subcommittee held the 3rd Annual Black Mental Health and Wellness Conference at Parkland College.
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Boneyard Creek clean-up scheduled for America Recycles Day
Community members are invited to participate in a litter clean-up event at Boneyard Creek on Saturday, October 25, 2025, from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. The event is organized by City staff and members of Keep Champaign Beautiful.
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City staff join Habitat for Humanity in dedicating new home for Green family
Neighborhood Services staff from the City of Champaign participated in a home dedication ceremony for the Green family on September 25.
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Neighborhood groups in Champaign host block parties and clean-up with grant support
Several neighborhood groups in Champaign recently organized community engagement events with the help of small grants.
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Champaign officials share gun violence reduction strategies with Chicago counterparts
On September 19 and 20, 2025, the Community Safety and Justice Division, in partnership with the SU Institute HEEAR and members of its evaluation team, visited the Chicago Mayor’s Office of Community Safety.
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Bloomington Road lane closures scheduled for storm sewer maintenance
National Power Rodding Corp. will conduct routine storm sewer maintenance on Bloomington Road, between Prospect Avenue and Harris Avenue.
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Harvard Street to close for one week for sanitary sewer repairs
Harvard Street between Prospect Avenue and Harris Avenue will be closed to through traffic starting Monday, September 29, as Lanz Underground begins work on a sanitary sewer repair at 707 Harvard Street.
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Lane closures set for Clover Lane and Branch Road starting September 29
As part of the City of Champaign's 2025 Concrete Street Improvements Project, A&A Concrete will close one lane each on Clover Lane and Branch Road at their intersection to conduct pavement repairs.
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Lane closures set for Sumac and Winchester drives for pavement repairs
As part of the City of Champaign’s 2025 Concrete Street Improvements Project, A&A Concrete will close one lane each on Sumac Drive and Winchester Drive at their intersection to carry out pavement repairs.
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Neighborhood Services staff join IHDA cohort for site visit at senior residences
On September 22, staff members from the Neighborhood Services Department, Rob Kowalski and Sarah Tate, participated in a site visit at Bristol Senior Residences.
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How many H-2A petitions made by Chambana Sun publication area employers were approved during 2024?
In 2024, all of the H-2A petitions filed by employers in the Chambana Sun publication area were approved, according to data from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-2A Employer Data Hub.
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Champaign Police host Coffee with a Cop event to foster community engagement
On September 23, the Champaign Police Department held a Coffee with a Cop event at Parlor Doughnut.
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Champaign issues building permits for major residential projects in September
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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Equity & Engagement Department joins local leaders for Welcoming Week events
Staff from the Equity & Engagement Department participated in a series of events during Welcoming Week 2025, which ran from September 12 to 21.
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Q2 Parolees Recap: Who was paroled in Champaign County?
There were 39 offenders living in Champaign County who were released on parole during the second quarter of 2025, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by Chambana Sun.
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City of Champaign seeks volunteers for America Recycles Day cleanup at Boneyard Creek
The City of Champaign will host a volunteer cleanup event for America Recycles Day at Boneyard Creek on Saturday, October 25, 2025.
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Champaign Police request public help following bank robbery on South Neil Street
Champaign Police are investigating a bank robbery that occurred at 11:09 a.m. on September 24, 2025, in the 1000 block of S. Neil Street.