City of Champaign
Recent News About City of Champaign
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2024 H-1B petitions: Approvals for employers classified under Retail Trade industry across Chambana Sun publication area
The only H-1B petition filed by an employer classified under the Retail Trade industry located across Chambana Sun publication area was approved in 2024, as per data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.
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Second teen dies following June shooting incident; police seek public's help
The Champaign Police Department has reported that a second victim involved in the June 29 shooting incident has died from his injuries.
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Fire department responds to blaze at condemned apartment building
The Champaign Fire Department responded to a fire in a condemned multi-family apartment building located in the 100 block of Kenwood Rd. on Saturday, July 5, at 10:31 p.m. The fire crews managed to extinguish the fire promptly.
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City of Champaign Human Relations Commission will meet July 7
City of Champaign Human Relations Commission will meet Monday, July 7
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City of Champaign City Council will meet July 8
City of Champaign City Council will meet Tuesday, July 8
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Champaign police join statewide effort for Speed Awareness Day on July 23
The Champaign Police Department is set to participate in a statewide initiative aimed at reducing speeding on Speed Awareness Day, scheduled for July 23, 2025.
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Champaign police investigate fatal shooting on W. Bradley Avenue
Champaign Police responded to the 1900 block of W. Bradley Avenue following multiple reports of a shooting with injuries at 12:36 a.m. on July 4, 2025.
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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.