City of Champaign
Recent News About City of Champaign
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September pesticide use notice issued under new state law in Champaign
Effective January 1, 2025, the Illinois Department of Agriculture began enforcing Illinois Public Act 103-0976, which sets rules for pesticide use in municipalities.
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Cheapest midgrade gas in cities across Champaign County in week ending Aug. 23
The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Champaign County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 23, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.
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Fire quickly extinguished at commercial office on S. Oak St., no injuries reported
Fire crews from the Champaign and Urbana Fire Departments responded to a fire in a commercial office building located in the 1800 block of S. Oak St. on Saturday, August 30, 2025, at 12:08 p.m. According to officials, firefighters arrived...
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Champaign releases agenda for September 2, 2025 city council meeting
The agenda for the upcoming City Council meeting in Champaign has been released.
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West Haven Watch organizes neighborhood clean-up and brings community together
From August 22 to 24, 2025, the West Haven Watch group organized a neighborhood clean-up event in which residents filled two dumpsters with bulk household items.
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Champaign County electronics recycling collection set for October at Parkland College
Residents of Champaign County will have the opportunity to dispose of electronic waste at the upcoming Countywide Residential Electronics Collection (CREC) event scheduled for Saturday, October 11, 2025.
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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Champaign County in week ending Aug. 23?
The only price of E15 gas in cities throughout Champaign County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 23, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.
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Champaign issues permits for two new single-family homes on Jade Drive
The Champaign Fire Department’s Building Safety Division has issued new building permits for two single-family homes, each with a construction value exceeding $250,000.
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Champaign staff participate in Bloomington’s Inclusion & Access Compliance Symposium
Equity & Engagement Community Relations Manager and Compliance Officer Janel Gomez, along with Community Relations Specialist Julio Velasco, attended the City of Bloomington’s Inclusion & Access Compliance Symposium.
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1 gas station in cities throughout Champaign County had the cheapest regular gas in week ending Aug. 23
The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Champaign County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 23, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.
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Champaign Police seek public help after fatal shooting near Maple and Prairie Streets
Champaign Police are investigating the death of a 45-year-old man who was found with a fatal gunshot wound near the railroad tracks at Maple Street and Prairie Street.
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Anthony Drive closure extended through late September for construction
Anthony Drive will remain closed between Dobbins Drive and Campbell Drive as work by William Charles Construction and the Illinois Department of Transportation continues.
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Q2 Recap: 11 parolees from Champaign County convicted of drug crimes released on parole
There were 11 offenders convicted of drug crimes living in Champaign County who were released on parole during the second quarter of 2025, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the Chambana Sun.
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Garden Hills project prompts closure at Paula and Cynthia Drives for up to eight weeks
Starting August 29, 2025, Paula Drive will be closed to vehicles at the intersection with Cynthia Drive as part of the Garden Hills Phase 3 Project.
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Windsor Road closure planned August 28 for power pole replacement
A section of Windsor Road east of Rising Road will be temporarily closed to allow for the replacement of a power pole, according to an announcement from the City of Champaign.
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Cheapest E85 gas in cities across Champaign County in week ending Aug. 16
The only price of E85 gas in cities throughout Champaign County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 16, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.
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Q2 Recap: 3 parolees from Champaign County convicted of property crimes released on parole
There were three offenders convicted of property crimes living in Champaign County who were released on parole during the second quarter of 2025, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the Chambana Sun.
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Champaign seeks resident input ahead of city council goal setting for 2025-2027
The Champaign City Council is seeking public input as it prepares to set goals for its 2025-2027 term.
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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on midgrade gas in cities in Champaign County in week ending Aug. 16?
The lowest price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Champaign County was found at two gas stations in the week ending Aug. 16, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.
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Intersection at Columbia Avenue and Wright Street to close for reconstruction
Cross Construction is set to start work on the intersection of Columbia Avenue and Wright Street beginning Wednesday, August 27.