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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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.
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Champaign City Council releases agenda for October 21 special study session
The agenda for the City of Champaign City Council's Special Study Session scheduled for October 21, 2025, has been made available online.
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Fox Drive to close temporarily for emergency repairs between Devonshire and State
For an emergency infrastructure repair, Fox Drive between Devonshire Drive and State Street will be temporarily closed.
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Karla Condos residents hold neighborhood clean-up with city support
Residents of the Karla Condos Neighborhood organized a clean-up event on October 11, 2025.
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Champaign seeks design firms for new police station fuel island project
The City of Champaign has announced a request for letters of interest from firms interested in providing professional engineering design services for a new fuel island at the city’s police station.
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Champaign issues building permits for major commercial and residential projects
The Champaign Fire Department’s Building Safety Division has released information on several building permits issued for projects with estimated construction values of $250,000 or more.
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City staff member shares expertise on digital accessibility at national web professionals conference
Systems Administrator Colleen Kilian from the Information Technologies Department represented the City of Champaign at the National Association of Government Web Professionals (NAGW) Annual Conference in Denver, Colorado, from October 14 to 17, 2025.
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Prairie Street to close for storm sewer repairs from October 20 to October 28
Prairie Street will be closed between White Street and Springfield Avenue to allow for storm sewer repairs.
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Impact Outreach Worker joins CUPHD event on healthcare documentary and community discussion
On October 11, Kellen Brown, an Impact Outreach Worker, participated in the Justice Coalition event organized by the Champaign-Urbana Public Health District (CUPHD).
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Champaign Spotlight episode highlights Deputy City Manager Nancy Rabel’s role and priorities
The City of Champaign has released a new episode of its program, Champaign Spotlight, featuring Deputy City Manager Nancy Rabel.
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Champaign County Community Coalition meeting covers youth programs, law enforcement updates, and veteran services
On October 8, 2025, the Champaign County Community Coalition held its monthly meeting at the Holiday Inn Conference Center.
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City of Champaign participates in global human rights conference
Janel Gomez, Community Relations Manager for the City of Champaign, participated in the 76th Annual Conference of the International Association of Official Human Rights Agencies (IAOHRA).
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John Street eastbound lane to close for sewer work on October 16
Hoerr Construction is scheduled to intermittently close the eastbound lane of John Street, between James Street and Ridgeway Avenue, to carry out sewer lining work.
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Russell Street to close for storm sewer repairs between Springfield Avenue and Healey Street
Russell Street between Springfield Avenue and Healey Street will be closed to traffic starting at 7 a.m. on Thursday, October 16, due to storm sewer repairs by SNC Construction.
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Paula Drive closed for up to eight weeks for storm sewer construction
Starting October 16, 2025, Paula Drive will be closed to vehicle traffic from the intersection at Mattis Avenue through to Cynthia Drive.
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City of Champaign City Council met Sept. 16
City of Champaign City Council met Tuesday, Sept. 16
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City of Champaign City Council met Oct. 14
City of Champaign City Council met Tuesday, Oct. 14
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Champaign County responsible for 9th-highest sales tax revenue in Illinois during August
Champaign County residents paid just under $4.2 million in sales taxes, the ninth highest total paid per county in August.