City of Champaign
Recent News About City of Champaign
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City of Champaign Plan Commission will meet July 16
City of Champaign Plan Commission will meet Wednesday, July 16
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City of Champaign City Council will meet July 15
City of Champaign City Council will meet Tuesday, July 15
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Champaign police report outcomes of recent traffic enforcement campaign
The Champaign Police Department recently completed a traffic enforcement campaign aimed at reducing impaired driving and addressing seatbelt violations.
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Champaign City Council announces agenda for July 15, 2025 meeting
The City Council agenda for the upcoming meeting on July 15, 2025, is now accessible.
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Bradley Avenue reconstruction project begins July 15 in Champaign
The City of Champaign has announced that the pavement on Bradley Avenue, stretching from Alpine Drive to Duncan Road, will undergo reconstruction.
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City of Champaign launches website for downtown plaza entertainment
The City of Champaign has introduced a new website, VisitDowntownChampaign.com, to provide information on entertainment programming at the Downtown Plaza stage.
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Champaign Fire Department responds to residential blaze on N James St
The Champaign Fire Department responded to a fire outside a single-family residence in the 600 Block of N James St. on Monday, July 7, 2025, at 4:25 p.m. The fire crews managed to control the situation swiftly.
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Champaign opens online auction for surplus Ford Ranger
The City of Champaign has announced the sale of a 2007 Ford Ranger XLT SuperCab 2WD through an online auction.
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Road closure scheduled for Healey Street on July 11
Air King, Inc. has announced a temporary road closure on Healey Street between Third Street and Fourth Street to facilitate a crane lift at 512 S. Third Street.
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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.