City of Champaign
Recent News About City of Champaign
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How many H-1B petitions approved for employers classified under the Information industry in Chambana Sun publication area during 2024?
All H-1B petitions filed by employers classified under the Information industry located across Chambana Sun publication area were approved in 2024, as per data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.
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Tyler Funk named interim fire chief in Champaign starting July
Today, City Manager Joan Walls announced the appointment of Tyler Funk as the Interim Fire Chief for the City of Champaign, effective July 14, 2025.
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City of Champaign Board of Fire and Police Commissioners will meet June 23
City of Champaign Board of Fire and Police Commissioners will meet Monday, June 23
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City of Champaign City Council met May 27
City of Champaign City Council met Tuesday, May 27
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City of Champaign City Council will meet June 24
City of Champaign City Council will meet Tuesday, June 24
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City's developers forum returns after pandemic pause
On June 17, 2025, the Planning and Development Department hosted a Developer’s Forum with 57 attendees at Papa Del’s Pizza Factory.
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Neighborhood services department hosts resource exchange on community engagement
On Monday, June 16, the Neighborhood Services Department-Relations Division held a resource exchange event.
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City reports increase in residential building permits for first half of 2025
The city has issued 13 new single-family home permits in 2025, along with permits for 299 new multi-family dwelling units since the beginning of the year.
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Neighborhood Services staff volunteer at Habitat for Humanity homebuild
On June 18, staff from the Neighborhood Services Department contributed their time to assist a Habitat for Humanity of Champaign County homebuild on Cypress Drive.
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Ashland Park HOA organizes successful neighborhood cleanup event
On June 17, 2025, the Ashland Park Homeowners Association (HOA) organized a neighborhood cleanup event.
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Timberline Valley South HOA completes shoreline maintenance project
On June 18, 2025, the Timberline Valley South Homeowners Association (HOA) finished a shoreline repair project at their detention basin next to Erin Drive.
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Champaign City Council releases agenda for June 24 special meeting
The City Council of Champaign has released the agenda for its upcoming Special Regular Council Meeting and Post-Council Study Session, scheduled for June 24, 2025.
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Champaign police engage with youth at local summer camps
Officers from the Champaign Police Department visited several local summer camps this week.
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City seeks community input at Douglass Park Juneteenth celebration
The Planning & Development Department attended the Douglass Park Juneteenth celebration on Saturday, June 14, 2025.
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University Avenue lane closure planned for water service installation
Lanz Inc. has announced the temporary closure of one westbound lane on University Avenue, between Chester Street and First Street, to facilitate the installation of water service at 64 Chester Street.
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Champaign police launch traffic safety campaign for Fourth of July
The Champaign Police Department is collaborating with the Illinois Department of Transportation, the Illinois State Police, and over 200 local law enforcement agencies to address impaired and unbuckled driving.
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Champaign offers Chevrolet Impala in online auction ending June 25
The City of Champaign has announced the sale of a 2016 Chevrolet Impala through an online auction.
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Clark Street closed for emergency sewer work in Champaign
In Champaign, Clark Street between Randolph Street and Neil Street is temporarily closed due to emergency sewer work.
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How many H-1B petitions made by employers classified under the Educational Services industry were approved in Chambana Sun publication area during 2024?
Of the 206 H-1B petitions filed by employers classified under the Educational Services industry located across Chambana Sun publication area 202 were approved in 2024, as per data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.
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Champaign officials urge safe practices during July 4th celebrations
As Independence Day nears, the City of Champaign is urging residents and visitors to prioritize safety by leaving fireworks displays to trained professionals.