City of Champaign
Recent News About City of Champaign
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City staff join RISE 217 event to support local entrepreneurs
On March 1, 2025, Mikal Washington, a Community Relations Specialist from the Equity and Engagement Department, took part in the RISE 217: Entrepreneurial Edge event hosted by Business Elevator at the Champaign Public Library.
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Fire contained at Parkland College without injuries
The Champaign Fire Department responded to a fire incident at Parkland College on March 4, 2025.
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Police investigate fatal hit-and-run on N. Market Street
Champaign Police responded to a traffic incident in the 500 block of N. Market Street at 6:03 p.m. on March 4, 2025.
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Champaign opens bidding for phase 3 of Garden Hills drainage project
The City of Champaign has announced that it is now accepting bids for the Garden Hills Drainage Improvements Phase 3 Project.
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Clark Street to close for sewer repairs from March 4-7
In an effort to carry out necessary sanitary sewer repairs, A&R Mechanical Services Inc. has announced the closure of Clark Street between New Street and Lynn Street.
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H-1B Insights: Employers classified under Public Administration industry file 4 petitions in Chambana Sun publication area throughout 2024
In 2024, four H-1B petitions were filed by employers classified under the Public Administration industry located within the Chambana Sun publication area, as per data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.
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City of Champaign City Council met Feb. 4
City of Champaign City Council met Tuesday, Feb. 4
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Champaign announces agenda for March 4 council meeting
The agenda for the upcoming City Council meeting and study session on March 4, 2025, is now accessible to the public.
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LIFT Black History Month event highlights expungement process and historical contributions
On February 19, 2025, City Manager Joan Walls, Community Relations Manager Tracy Parsons, and Community Relations Specialist Mikal Washington from the Equity and Engagement Department attended the LIFT Black History Month event at Neil St. Blues.
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Community relations specialist engages with students at Centennial High School
On February 26, 2024, Community Relations Specialist Mikal Washington attended a session of Lunch Crew at Centennial High School.
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Neil Street lane closure announced for Downtown Plaza Project
A&R Services has announced plans to intermittently close the left southbound lane of Neil Street, between Hill Street and Main Street.
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Road closures planned for sewer repair in Champaign
In Champaign, road closures have been announced to facilitate a sanitary sewer repair at the intersection of New Street and Park Avenue.
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Road closures announced for sewer repair in Champaign
A&R Mechanical Services Inc. is set to undertake a sanitary sewer repair at the intersection of New Street and Park Avenue.
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Bradley Avenue lane closure for sewer repair scheduled for late February
Fred's Plumbing will close a westbound lane of Bradley Avenue between Willis Avenue and Prospect Avenue to repair a sanitary sewer at 1201 N. Prospect Avenue.
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Champaign announces spring yard waste collection schedule for April and May
The City of Champaign has announced the schedule for its 2025 Spring Yard Waste Collection.
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H-1B Insights: An employer classified under Finance and Insurance industry file 1 petition in Chambana Sun publication area throughout 2024
An employer classified under the Finance and Insurance industry based in the Chambana Sun publication area submitted one H-1B petition during 2024, according to data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.
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City of Champaign City Council met Jan. 28
City of Champaign City Council met Tuesday, Jan. 28
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City of Champaign City Council met Feb. 18
City of Champaign City Council met Tuesday, Feb. 18
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City staff participate in library-hosted community job fair
City staff from the Human Resources and Police Departments, along with METCAD, participated in a Community Job Fair hosted by the Library on February 18.
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Champaign Public Library seeks bids for TeenSpace lighting project
The Champaign Public Library is inviting bids for a project involving the removal and disposal of existing linear pendant cold cathode light fixtures.