City of Champaign
Recent News About City of Champaign
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Champaign issues building permits for high-value projects
The Champaign Fire Department’s Building Safety Division has recently issued building permits for projects with an estimated construction value of $250,000 or more.
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Anthony Drive to close for construction from June 17 to June 20
White Construction has announced the closure of Anthony Drive between Dobbins Drive and Campbell Drive. The closure, which will affect both eastbound and westbound traffic, is scheduled to begin on Monday, June 17, and is expected to last until Thursday, June 20, 2024, contingent upon weather conditions.
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Champaign announces agenda for June 18 city council meeting
The City Council agenda for the June 18, 2024 Regular Council Meeting is now available. This meeting will be held in the City Council Chambers of the City Building, located at 102 N. Neil Street in Champaign, at 7:00 p.m. The meeting is open to the public and participation is welcome and encouraged.
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City of Champaign auctions 2008 Ford Ranger XL Supercab online
The City of Champaign is selling a 2008 Ford Ranger XL Supercab vehicle via online auction. Bids will be accepted through GovDeals until Friday, June 21, 2024, at 10:45 a.m. CDT.
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Neighborhood groups host cleanup events with community support
Neighborhood volunteers from the MLK and Devonshire HOA groups hosted cleanup events on Saturday, June 8. The events were organized to provide an opportunity for residents to discard bulky household items, unwanted furniture, and mattresses.
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Champaign County Community Coalition holds monthly meeting
On June 12, 2024, the Champaign County Community Coalition held its monthly meeting at the Holiday Inn Conference Center from 3:30 to 5 p.m. Local law enforcement agencies shared information related to recent crime activities and updates regarding upcoming events.
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Champaign Fire Department responds swiftly to school fire on Galen Drive
The Champaign Fire Department responded to a fire in a school in the 2500 block of Galen Dr. on Tuesday, June 11, at 2:35 p.m. Fire crews were able to quickly get the fire under control.
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Champaign Public Library seeks bids for Douglass Branch renovation
The Champaign Public Library has announced an invitation to bid for a General Contractor to undertake the interior renovation of a 320 square foot space at the Douglass Branch Library. Interested parties are encouraged to request RFP documents.
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Green Street lane closure scheduled for crane installation on June 17
JSM Management and Custom Service Crane will close the westbound lane of Green Street between Wright Street and Sixth Street on Monday, June 17, 2024. The closure is scheduled to take place from 7 a.m. to 10 a.m. for the installation of a crane needed for roof maintenance.
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Anthony Drive to close for construction between Dobbins and Campbell Drives
White Construction will close Anthony Drive between Dobbins Drive and Campbell Drive. Eastbound and westbound Anthony Drive traffic will be detoured in the area. The closure will begin on Tuesday, June 11, and will be reopened on Thursday, June 13, 2024, weather permitting. Access will be maintained to all local properties.
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Church Street lane closure announced for pavement patching
Illinois American Water and Shaw Brothers will close the eastbound lane of Church Street between State Street and Randolph Street to complete pavement patching. The closure will begin on Tuesday, June 11, and is expected to reopen on Friday, June 14, 2024, weather permitting. One lane of eastbound and one lane of westbound traffic will be maintained in the area. Access to all local properties will be preserved during the construction period.
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City of Champaign commemorates National Gun Violence Awareness Day
National Gun Violence Awareness Day falls on the first Friday of June. Friday, June 7, 2024, marks the 10th anniversary of this awareness day. Following the death of Hadiya Pendleton in 2013, her friends wanted to commemorate her life by wearing orange, the color hunters wear in the woods to protect themselves and others. Over the years, loved ones around the country take this day to remember those who have been lost to the gun violence epidemic. Staff at the City of Champaign participated in Gun Violence Awareness Day by wearing orange in memory of those lost in our own...
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Champaign NEIGHBORhood NetWORKS Campaign hosts CNNC Live! events
On Thursday, June 6, 2024, the Neighborhood Services Department hosted the first in a series of eight CNNC Live! events at the Providence at Thornberry apartment community. This initiative is part of their Champaign NEIGHBORhood NetWORKS Campaign. The events are aimed at neighborhoods throughout the city affected by violence or other challenges to neighborhood stability. They are designed to provide neighbors with information and resources to support local youth and families.
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Champaign announces agenda for June 11 special council meeting
The City Council agenda for the June 11, 2024 Special Regular Council Meeting and Study Session is now available. The meeting will take place in the City Council Chambers of the City Building at 102 N. Neil Street in Champaign, beginning at 7:00 p.m.
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New campaign brings music and culture to downtown Champaign
May 31 marked the official kickoff for The Beat Downtown Champaign, a new campaign designed to bring more music, entertainment, and culture to the downtown area. The initiative aims to attract residents and visitors from diverse backgrounds, provide a safe and inclusive space for entertainment, showcase unique shops and businesses, and enhance the vibrant social atmosphere in the heart of Downtown.
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Shooting investigation underway after robbery at Champaign hotel
Champaign Police were dispatched at 11:28 p.m. on June 5, 2024, to a hotel in the 900 block of W. Bloomington Road for a report of a shooting with injuries. Upon arrival, officers located a 34-year-old male victim from Tolono with a potentially life-threatening gunshot wound to the chest. The man was conscious and alert while officers and personnel from the Champaign Fire Department immediately rendered medical aid until he could be transported to an area hospital. He remains hospitalized in stable condition.
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City launches 2024 firefighter recruitment process
Staff from the Fire and Human Resources Departments have collaborated to launch the 2024 firefighter recruitment process. Applications are being accepted at NationalTestingNetwork.com through September 13. The testing process will conclude with the 2025-2027 Entry Level Firefighter Eligibility List, which is scheduled to be approved by the Board of Fire and Police Commissioners in February 2025.
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First Street closure for repairs set from June 5
A&A Concrete will be closing First Street between Gregory Drive and Armory Avenue to conduct street repairs. The work is scheduled to begin on Wednesday, June 5, 2024, and the closure is expected to last three days, weather permitting.
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Champaign seeks proposals for work order management system purchase project
The City of Champaign is currently accepting proposals for the Work Order Management System Purchase Project. Interested parties can request proposal documents through the provided link.
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Champaign suspends municipal electric aggregation program
The City of Champaign's Municipal Electric Aggregation (MEA) electric supply contract with Constellation NewEnergy will conclude in July 2024. Currently, the City does not plan to continue its MEA program for the upcoming period. The electricity supply rate from Ameren is lower than the most competitive offer rate that the City received, meaning Ameren customers are expected to pay less.