City of Champaign
Recent News About City of Champaign
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City of Champaign City Council will meet Dec. 3
City of Champaign City Council will meet Tuesday, Dec. 3
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Champaign City Council releases agenda for December 3 meeting
The agenda for the upcoming City Council meeting and post-council study session on December 3, 2024, has been released.
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Champaign Council considers appointing Joan Walls as new city manager
The Champaign City Council is set to vote on December 3, 2024, regarding the appointment of Joan Walls as the next City Manager.
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Champaign hosts first youth leadership symposium in partnership with local schools
Staff from the Equity and Engagement Department, along with Chief Tyler of the Champaign Police, participated in FACE-LIFT's inaugural Youth Leadership Symposium on Friday, November 22, 2024.
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City departments conduct canvassing to connect with affected community members
On Tuesday, November 19, 2024, the Equity and Engagement and Neighborhood Services Department carried out a canvassing effort around the 2000 block of Cynthia Dr. The initiative aimed to build connections with community members, especially those...
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University Avenue lane closure scheduled for window maintenance
In a recent announcement, Bacon & Van Buskirk Glass has scheduled the closure of one westbound lane on University Avenue, specifically between Randolph Street and Neil Street.
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Apartment fire contained by Champaign Fire Department; no injuries reported
The Champaign Fire Department responded to a fire at an apartment building located in the 100 block of Buena Vista Drive on Monday, November 25, at 12:56 p.m. Fire crews quickly brought the situation under control.
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Springfield Avenue westbound lane closure planned for tree removal
A City contractor is set to close the westbound lane of Springfield Avenue, along with the left turn lane, between Wheaton Avenue and New Street.
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Champaign announces street closures for Annual Parade of Lights
The Champaign City Partnership is set to host the Annual Parade of Lights on Saturday, November 30, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. In preparation for the event, several streets will be closed to traffic starting at 4:30 p.m. until after the parade concludes.
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University Avenue lane closure announced for sidewalk installation
Stark Excavating is set to close a westbound lane on University Avenue, located between Third Street and Fourth Street, for the installation of a sidewalk at 306 E. University Avenue.
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City of Champaign Plan Commission met Nov. 20
City of Champaign Plan Commission met Wednesday, Nov. 20
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Boy Scouts engage in diversity training led by city department
On November 14, 2024, Mikal Washington from the Equity and Engagement Department conducted a diversity, equity, and inclusion training session for Boy Scouts of America Troop 101.
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Anthony Drive closed for construction; detours set for late November and early December
White Construction has announced the closure of Anthony Drive between Dobbins Drive and Campbell Drive.
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Neighborhood canvassing aims to build trust amid gun violence concerns
On November 15, 2024, staff from the Equity and Engagement and Neighborhood Services Departments conducted a neighborhood canvass in the area surrounding the 300 Block of Nelson Court.
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Champaign achieves perfect score on Municipal Equality Index for 13th consecutive year
The City of Champaign has once again achieved the highest possible score on the Human Rights Campaign’s 2024 Municipal Equality Index (MEI).
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Third Street to close for crane operations on November 25
In order to facilitate crane lifts at 310 E. Springfield, Third Street will be closed between Stoughton Street and Springfield Avenue.
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Mikal Washington participates in King Elementary's Family Reading Night
On November 19, Mikal Washington from the Equity and Engagement Department took part as a "secret reader" at King Elementary School's Family Reading Night.
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McDonald Court road closure set for tree removal on November 25
The City has announced a temporary road closure on McDonald Court, scheduled for Monday, November 25.
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Champaign announces lane closure on Neil Street for holiday tree setup
The City of Champaign has announced a lane closure on Neil Street at Main Street to facilitate the construction of the Holiday tree in front of 2 Main Street.
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University Avenue lane closure scheduled for sidewalk installation
Stark Excavating is set to close a westbound lane of University Avenue between Third Street and Fourth Street to facilitate the installation of a sidewalk at 306 E. University Avenue.