City of Champaign
Recent News About City of Champaign
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Sewer repair prompts temporary lane closure on John Street
Fred’s Plumbing will temporarily close the westbound lane of John Street between Pine Street and New Street to conduct a sewer repair at 706 W. John Street.
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Stop signs planned for installation at busy Champaign intersection
In an effort to repair an underground power feed, CS&L is set to install stop signs at the intersection of Country Fair Drive and University Avenue.
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Champaign Police release 2024 year-in-review video highlighting achievements
Earlier this month, the Champaign Police Department (CPD) released its 2024 year-end statistics and accomplishments to the community.
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Champaign opens bidding for 2025 concrete street improvements project
The City of Champaign has announced that it is now accepting bids for its 2025 Concrete Street Improvements Project.
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Champaign Fire Department tackles blaze in condemned apartment complex
The Champaign Fire Department responded to a fire in a multi-family apartment complex on the 2100 block of W. White St. on Saturday, January 25, 2025, at 10:41 a.m. Fire crews are still present, working to extinguish any remaining hot spots.
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Temporary stop signs placed after accident disrupts power at key intersection
Due to a recent accident, the City of Champaign's Traffic and Lighting Section has installed stop signs at the intersection of Country Fair Drive and Church Street.
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Champaign City Council releases agenda for January 28 regular study session
The agenda for the City Council's regular study session on January 28, 2025, is now accessible online.
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Champaign auctions city-owned Ford Ranger online until January 31
The City of Champaign has announced the sale of a 2009 Ford Ranger XL SuperCab 2WD through an online auction.
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Champaign officials present at University of Illinois environmental program
On January 17, 2025, Council Member Kathy Shannon and Communications Manager Jeff Hamilton participated in the Environmental Leadership Program at the University of Illinois.
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Grant program offers support for small business infrastructure development
On January 17, 2025, Mikal Washington from the Equity and Engagement Department participated in an informational meeting about the Small Business and Infrastructure Grant Program.
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Community gathers to honor Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy with awards ceremony
The community gathered on January 19, 2025, to celebrate the annual Countywide Celebration honoring Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
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E&E Community Safety team conducts outreach after gun violence incident
On January 17, 2025, the Equity and Engagement Community Safety and Justice staff conducted a neighborhood canvassing at 800 Crescent Drive following a gun violence incident.
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Champaign Fire Department plans ice rescue training session
The Champaign Fire Department is set to conduct surface ice rescue technician training on January 24th and 25th, 2025.
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Champaign considers new business incubator following Springfield tour
On January 21, 2025, Mikal Washington, a Community Relations Specialist with the Equity and Engagement Department, facilitated a follow-up meeting involving The Springfield Project, H3, First Followers, and Business Elevator.
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Wright Street lane closure planned for material delivery at Everitt Lab
AGAE Contractors will implement a lane closure on Wright Street between Healey Street and Green Street to facilitate material delivery at Everitt Lab, located at 1406 W. Green Street in Urbana.
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City of Champaign Plan Commission met Jan. 15
City of Champaign Plan Commission met Wednesday, Jan. 15
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City of Champaign Library Board of Trustees met Jan. 15
City of Champaign Library Board of Trustees met Wednesday, Jan. 15
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Illinois TRUST Act discussed by city staff and immigrant service providers
On January 15, city staff from the Police, Legal, and Equity & Engagement Departments met with the New American Welcome Center to discuss the Illinois TRUST Act.
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Champaign City Council invites public participation at upcoming January meeting
The agenda for the City Council meeting scheduled for January 21, 2025, is now accessible.
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Champaign County Community Coalition discusses local initiatives at monthly meeting
The Champaign County Community Coalition convened for its monthly meeting on January 8, 2025, at the Holiday Inn Conference Center.