City of Champaign
Recent News About City of Champaign
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University Avenue lane closure planned for May 23 due to steel delivery
Impact Strategies and Stark Excavating will close one westbound lane of University Avenue between Third Street and Fourth Street to accommodate steel delivery. The closure is scheduled for Thursday, May 23, 2024, from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. During this period, westbound traffic will be reduced to one lane in the affected area.
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Mattis Avenue lane closure set for sidewalk restoration
i3 Broadband and Stark Excavating will close one northbound lane of Mattis Avenue between Hedge Road and Glen Burnie Drive to complete sidewalk restoration. Northbound traffic will be reduced to one lane in the area during the closure. The closure is scheduled to begin on Wednesday, May 22, 2024, and is expected to reopen on Friday, May 31, 2024, weather permitting.
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Rachel Joy discusses gun violence reduction at ECIWAA meeting
On May 21, 2024, Rachel Joy from the Equity and Engagement Department presented during a meeting of the East Central Illinois Women Attorney’s Association (ECIWAA) at Silver Creek Restaurant. The focus of the presentation was the Community Gun Violence Reduction Blueprint. Discussions centered on partnerships with community organizations, law enforcement, and victim advocacy.
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Green Street's westbound lane to close for roof maintenance on May 21
On May 20, 2024, it was announced that in order to facilitate roof maintenance through the installation of a crane, JSM Management and Custom Service Crane will be implementing a closure of the westbound lane of Green Street. This closure, which is located between Sixth Street and Wright Street, will maintain eastbound traffic but will necessitate a detour for westbound traffic. The closure is scheduled to take place on Tuesday, May 21, 2024, during the hours of 7 a.m. and 10 a.m.
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Randolph Street lane closure for window cleaning operations announced
On May 20, 2024, it was announced that Clean-Way Window Cleaning will be undertaking a cleaning operation at 100 W. University Avenue. As a result of this operation, one northbound lane of Randolph Street, between Park Avenue and University Avenue, will be closed to facilitate the cleaning process.
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Homicide investigation underway in Champaign following shooting incident
On May 19, 2024, at 1:54 a.m., Champaign Police were dispatched to the 1100 block of N. Mattis Avenue following a report of a shooting with injuries. Upon arrival, officers found evidence of gunfire but no witnesses who could provide details about the incident. Shortly thereafter, two victims arrived at a local hospital via personal transport.
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Champaign Police Department celebrates National Police Week with various events
The Champaign Police Department (CPD) commemorated National Police Week, which took place from May 12 to 18, 2024, with a series of events and ceremonies. The annual Police Memorial and a Historical Dedication were held on May 14, followed by the Police Employee Awards on May 15.
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Brad Hardcastle receives Carle EMS Systems Office Challenge Coin award
Brad Hardcastle has been recognized by METCAD for his exceptional work during the recent Illinois Marathon Unified Command Post. He was presented with the Carle EMS Systems Office Challenge Coin by Dr. John Aguilar on Tuesday, May 14.
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City of Champaign opens bids for fire station roof replacement project
The City of Champaign has officially announced that it is now accepting bids for the Fire Station No. 1 Roof Replacement Project. This public announcement was made on May 17, 2024.
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Champaign City Council announces agenda for May 21, 2024 meeting
The City Council of Champaign has announced the agenda for the Regular Council Meeting and Post-Council Study Session scheduled for May 21, 2024. The meeting will take place in the City Council Chambers of the City Building, located at 102 N. Neil Street in Champaign, starting at 7:00 p.m.
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City of Champaign announces online auction for 2015 Ford F-350 SD
The City of Champaign has announced an online auction for a 2015 Ford F-350 SD vehicle. The bidding process is set to be facilitated through GovDeals and will continue until Thursday, May 23, 2024, at 11 a.m., CST.
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Tracy Parsons attends GLAM Etiquette Dinner to support young minority women
On May 15, 2024, Tracy Parsons from the Equity and Engagement Department attended the GLAM Etiquette Dinner. GLAM is a high school group for young women that has been in partnership with Urbana Freedom School for the past two years. The organization's mission is to support teenagers by emphasizing their self-identity, offering positive affirmations, and boosting etiquette and morale. This initiative helps them comprehend their roles as young minority women within the community.
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Champaign County Community Coalition holds emotional May meeting
On May 8, 2024, the Champaign County Community Coalition convened for its monthly meeting. This followed last month's gathering where local students voiced their difficulties in finding community activities to engage in. In response, a guide was developed based on student suggestions to aid in planning future activities.
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Champaign Fire Department conducts annual Smoke Alarm Blitz campaign
Firefighters and staff from the Champaign Fire Department, along with members of the Equity and Engagement Department, are set to join forces with volunteers from the Annual Smoke Alarm Blitz in Honor of Christian Sheehan and the American Red Cross. Their mission is to go door-to-door in a northeast Champaign neighborhood on Saturday, May 18, 2024. The team will offer to check smoke alarms and install free smoke alarms in homes that need them.
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Road closures on Market and Taylor Streets for bollard installation
City contractors are set to install bollard sleeves, leading to the closure of certain streets. The affected areas include Market Street from Main Street to University Avenue and Taylor Street from Walnut Street to Market Street.
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Bradley Avenue lane closure for pavement patching from May 15-20
In a bid to complete pavement patching, Illinois American Water and Shaw Brothers have announced the closure of one westbound lane of Bradley Avenue between Sixth Street and Crispus Drive. The reduction of westbound traffic to a single lane in the area will commence on Wednesday, May 15, and is expected to last until Monday, May 20, 2024, provided the weather conditions are favorable.
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Lane closure on Kirby Avenue for pavement patching from May 15-20
On May 14, 2024, it was announced that Ameren Illinois and Shaw Brothers will be closing one eastbound lane of Kirby Avenue between Mayfair Road and Lincoln Road. This closure is necessary to facilitate pavement patching work in the area. As a result of this closure, eastbound traffic will be reduced to a single lane.
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City unveils new logo "The Beat" for downtown entertainment district
The city has announced the launch of the downtown entertainment district's official logo, "The Beat." This logo was unveiled at a Council study session on May 7, 2024, and represents the entire downtown entertainment district. The Beat is set to offer a wide range of entertainers and programs for community members to enjoy, showcasing the vibrancy of downtown.
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City Council invites public to May 14, 2024 Regular Study Session
The City Council has announced that the agenda for the Regular Study Session on May 14, 2024, is now accessible via a provided link. The meeting will take place in the City Council Chambers of the City Building, located at 102 N. Neil Street in Champaign, commencing at 7:00 p.m. The council emphasizes that the meeting is open to public attendance and encourages active participation from community members.
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Temporary lane closure on Bradley Avenue for sidewalk patching
Stark Excavating has announced a temporary lane closure on Bradley Avenue between Garden Hills Drive and Redwood Drive. The westbound lane will be closed to facilitate sidewalk patching resulting from a fiberoptic installation. The closure is scheduled to begin on Monday, May 13, and will continue until Friday, May 17, 2024, weather permitting. During this period, westbound traffic on Bradley Avenue will be reduced to one lane.