City of Champaign
Recent News About City of Champaign
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Champaign police announce joint effort to enforce speed limits statewide
The Champaign Police Department announced today it is partnering with the Illinois Department of Transportation, the Illinois State Police, and more than 200 local law enforcement agencies to step up enforcement efforts across Illinois to reduce speeding. Throughout July, motorists can expect increased patrols looking for speeding and other traffic violations.
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White Street road closure scheduled for sewer work
In order to complete a sanitary sewer connection at 621 W. White Street, Fred’s Plumbing will close White Street from New Street to just east of this address. The closure will begin on Wednesday, July 10, and will reopen on or before Tuesday, July 16, 2024. Through traffic will not be allowed in this area, but access will be maintained to all properties on White Street between New Street and Lynn Street.
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Prospect Avenue lane closure scheduled for infrastructure maintenance
As part of the City’s 2024 Infrastructure Maintenance Project, A&A Concrete will be closing one northbound lane of Prospect Avenue between Springfield Avenue and Healey Street. The work will begin on Monday, July 8, 2024, with the closure expected to last six to eight days, weather permitting.
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Police investigate shooting incident on E University Avenue
Champaign Police were dispatched at 2:58 a.m. on July 5, 2024, to an area hospital after two people arrived by personal transport with apparent gunshot wounds. Officers learned that a 41-year-old male victim from Champaign had suffered a potentially life-threatening injury to the abdomen and a 28-year-old female victim from Champaign had suffered a graze. Officers interviewed the pair to determine details of the incident that led to their injuries. Both remain hospitalized in stable condition.
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Champaign announces agenda for July city council regular study session
The City Council agenda for the July 9, 2024, Regular Study Session is now available. The meeting will be held in the City Council Chambers of the City Building at 102 N. Neil Street in Champaign at 7:00 p.m. This session is open to the public, and participation is encouraged.
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Lane closures announced for Mattis Avenue from July 8 to July 22
Duce Construction will close multiple lanes of traffic on Mattis Avenue between Williamsburg Drive and Paula Drive to complete storm sewer construction. The project will reduce traffic to one lane of northbound and one lane of southbound traffic through the work zone, with lane shifts expected.
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City launches summer youth employment program for high school students
The City initiated the 2024 Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP) on July 1. Under this initiative, high school students from Champaign Unit 4 School District are placed with employer partners for a six-week, 105-hour paid work experience. Due to an unexpected structural change this year, students are not only placed but also officially hired by their respective employer partners. For the first time, students placed with the City are considered City employees.
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Daniel Street lane closure for pavement patching from July 8 to July 12
Illinois American Water and Shaw Brothers will close the eastbound lane of Daniel Street between Fifth Street and Sixth Street to complete pavement patching. The closure is scheduled to begin on Monday, July 8, and is expected to reopen by Friday, July 12, 2024, weather permitting. The westbound lane will remain open during the construction period. Access to all local properties will be maintained throughout the closure.
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Champaign appoints new public works director
Champaign City Manager Dorothy Ann David has appointed Terry Lusby, Jr. as the City’s next Public Works Director, effective August 12, 2024. Lusby brings over 16 years of experience in public works and construction management in both public and private sectors. His expertise includes overseeing water supply and distribution systems, sewer collection systems, streets, traffic control systems, fleet services, building and grounds maintenance, engineering, contract management, and customer service.
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City of Champaign seeks bids for Fire Station No. 5 roof replacement
The City of Champaign has announced it is accepting bids for the Fire Station No. 5 Roof Replacement Project. The official bid advertisement can be viewed on the city's website.
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Restorative justice event hosted by Trauma & Resilience Initiative
On July 1, 2024, the Trauma & Resilience Initiative, in partnership with ReImagine IL, held a restorative justice gathering at the Douglass Branch Library. Community organizations such as ReDeploy, DREAAM, the University of Illinois School of Social Work, Champaign County Probation, and the Equity & Engagement department were in attendance. A round table discussion was held over lunch to identify how residents and organizational staff can work together to achieve restorative justice in Champaign and the surrounding areas.
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Champaign Fire Department responds to early morning apartment blaze
The Champaign Fire Department responded to a fire at an apartment building in the 600 block of Crescent Dr. on Tuesday, July 2 at 3:00 a.m. Fire crews worked to extinguish the fire inside this three-story multi-family residence.
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Champaign Fire Department responds to apartment blaze on E. Columbia Ave
The Champaign Fire Department responded to a fire at an apartment building in the 500 block of E. Columbia Ave. on Monday, July 1, at 11:36 p.m. Fire crews worked to extinguish the fire inside this eight-unit apartment building.
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Annual "Beat the Streets" event educates youth on gun violence
On June 29, 2024, Angel’s Youth Center hosted its fourth annual “Beat the Streets” event at Champaign’s Centennial Park. Executive Director Angelica Johnson stated that the event was created to educate kids about the dangers of gun violence and to encourage consideration for their future.
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Springfield Avenue lane closure scheduled for sewer cleaning
Hoerr Construction will close the south lane of Springfield Avenue between New Street and Lynn Street to perform storm sewer cleaning. During this period, eastbound traffic on Springfield Avenue will merge into the center turn lane through a short construction work zone. Westbound traffic on Springfield Avenue will remain unaffected.
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First Street lane closure announced for storm sewer cleaning
Hoerr Construction will close the center of First Street between Park Street and University Avenue to perform storm sewer cleaning. During this period, both northbound and southbound traffic on First Street will be reduced to a single lane through a short construction work zone.
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University Avenue lane closure for storm sewer cleaning announced
Hoerr Construction will be closing the right lane of westbound University Avenue between Market Street and Chestnut Street to perform storm sewer cleaning. During this period, westbound University Avenue will be reduced to a single lane through a short construction work zone.
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University Avenue lane closure scheduled for storm sewer cleaning
Hoerr Construction will close the right lane of westbound University Avenue between Chestnut Street and First Street to perform storm sewer cleaning. During this period, westbound University Avenue will be reduced to a single lane through a short construction work zone.
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Household hazardous waste collection event set for August in Champaign County
A Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Collection Event has been scheduled to take place in Champaign County on Saturday, August 17, 2024. This drop-off event is sponsored by the Illinois EPA and is open to all Illinois residents. Residents must pre-register for this event at hhwevent.simplybook.me by selecting an available time slot between 8 a.m. and 3 p.m. The online registration opens on Monday, July 1. This event will once again take place at the State Farm Center, 1800 S. First Street, Champaign (SW parking lot off Saint Mary’s Road). Immediately upon reserving a time, a...
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Champaign announces July council meeting agenda; public participation encouraged
The City Council agenda for the July 2, 2024, Regular Council Meeting is now available. The meeting will take place in the City Council Chambers of the City Building at 102 N. Neil Street in Champaign at 7:00 p.m. The event is open to the public, and participation is both welcome and encouraged.