City of Champaign
Recent News About City of Champaign
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Green Street lane closure scheduled for October 16 due to tree removal
The westbound lane of Green Street, between Highland Avenue and Prospect Avenue, will be closed on October 16, 2024. This closure is necessary for tree removal at 515 S. Prospect Avenue. Myers and Sons Company will conduct the work from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., while eastbound traffic will continue without interruption.
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Anthony Drive closure planned for mid-October by White Construction
White Construction is set to close Anthony Drive between Dobbins Drive and Campbell Drive. The closure will affect both eastbound and westbound traffic, which will be detoured in the area. The scheduled closure will take place from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., beginning Monday, October 14, and concluding on Friday, October 18, 2024, weather permitting. Despite the road closure, access to all local properties will be maintained.
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ACT-SO annual kickoff event highlights opportunities for African American youth
On September 30, 2024, Tracy Parsons from the Equity and Engagement Department participated in the ACT-SO Annual Kickoff event. The NAACP Champaign County Branch organized this event at the Champaign Public Library. It served as an introduction to the ACT-SO program, which stands for Afro-Academic, Cultural, Technological and Scientific Olympics.
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Champaign County coalition discusses homelessness summit and mental health conference
The Champaign County Community Coalition convened for its monthly meeting on October 9, 2024, at the Holiday Inn Conference Center. Various community organizations shared details about forthcoming events.
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Champaign issues building permits totaling over $112 million in construction value
The Champaign Fire Department's Building Safety Division has issued several building permits for projects with a construction value of $250,000 or more. The total construction value for 2024 stands at $112,789,917.
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Champaign seeks bids for demolition project on N McKinley Avenue
The City of Champaign has announced that it is now accepting bids for the demolition of a property located at 405 N McKinley Avenue in Champaign, Illinois. This project is being managed by the Neighborhood Services Department. Interested parties are encouraged to request bid documents to participate in this opportunity.
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Community leaders gather for workforce development discussion in Urbana-Champaign
On October 5, 2024, Jorge Elvir, Community Relations Manager, participated in the 'Pathways to Progress' brunch organized by the Illinois Campus-Community Compact. The event aimed to bring together various community voices to discuss and influence the future of workforce development in Urbana-Champaign. During the gathering, Elvir engaged with local leaders to explore potential collaborations and strengthen ongoing efforts. Approximately 30 individuals attended the event.
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Champaign's Blueprint partners meet to address gun violence
On October 8, 2024, the Equity & Engagement Department's Community Safety & Justice Division organized a meeting for Blueprint partners. These partners comprise over 20 entities dedicated to tackling the root causes of gun violence in Champaign.
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City of Champaign Human Relations Commission met October 7
City of Champaign Human Relations Commission met Monday, October 7
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Overnight construction planned for Garden Hills drainage project
Duce Construction is set to conduct overnight work as part of the Garden Hills Drainage Improvements project. The construction will take place from 10 p.m. to 7 a.m., focusing on storm sewer construction beneath the Norfolk Southern railroad tracks. The work area is located near the 1700 block of Garden Hills Drive and the 1600 block of Joanne Lane, with no road closures anticipated.
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AT&T announces temporary lane closure on University Avenue for pole installation
AT&T has announced a temporary lane closure on University Avenue to facilitate the installation of a pole near 301 E. University Avenue. The closure will affect one eastbound lane between Third Street and Fourth Street. This measure is scheduled to take place on Thursday, October 10, and the lane is expected to reopen on Friday, October 11, 2024, contingent upon weather conditions. During this period, eastbound traffic will be limited to a single lane.
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City of Champaign Plan Commission met Oct. 2
City of Champaign Plan Commission met Wednesday, Oct. 2
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City of Champaign City Council met Oct. 1
City of Champaign City Council met Tuesday, Oct. 1
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Champaign City Council releases agenda for October 8 study session
The City Council of Champaign has released the agenda for its upcoming Regular Study Session scheduled for October 8, 2024. The meeting will take place at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers located at 102 N. Neil Street, Champaign. This session is open to the public, and community participation is encouraged.
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Family academic night strengthens ties at Booker T. Washington Elementary
Tracy Parsons and Mikal Washington from the Equity and Engagement Department, along with City Council member Will Kyles, attended the Family Academic Night at Booker T. Washington Elementary School on September 26, 2024. The event aimed to build connections between parents, children, and school staff while boosting academic support.
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Champaign Township seeks proposals for Strides Flooring Project
The City of Champaign Township has announced that it is currently accepting proposals for the Strides Flooring Project. The project is identified under RFP#: 242508.
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Small Business CONNECT event discusses post-pandemic challenges
On October 2, 2024, Tracy Parsons and Mikal Washington from the Equity and Engagement Department took part in the Small Business CONNECT Roundtable and Networking Event. The event was hosted by the Campus Community Compact to Accelerate Social Justice. It aimed to bring together local business owners and economic development organizations to discuss the post-pandemic landscape for small businesses. The discussions addressed both challenges and opportunities.
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Champaign seeks proposals for comprehensive parking study
The City of Champaign has announced that it is currently seeking proposals for a Comprehensive Parking Study and Management Plan. This initiative aims to address parking-related challenges within the city.
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Stop signs deployed during traffic signal installation on Neil Street
CS&L is set to deploy stop signs at the intersection of Neil Street and Center Drive as part of a project to install a new traffic signal cabinet. The temporary measure will be in place while power is removed for the installation process. After power restoration, the traffic signal will operate in flash mode until the work is fully completed.
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Champaign County announces Halloween trick-or-treating hours for October 31
Halloween trick-or-treating hours in the City of Champaign, City of Urbana, and Champaign County will be held from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm on Thursday, October 31, 2024.