City of Champaign
Recent News About City of Champaign
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City of Champaign hosts Finance Offices Getting a Refresh on June 9, 2023
Work started this week on an update to the Finance Department office space. Contractors removed all the old furniture and cubical walls in preparation for carpet and painting this summer.
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City of Champaign hosts “ice Pops With a Cop” Event Held at Hedge Pop! Park on June 9, 2023
On June 6, 2023, Champaign Police were joined by staff from multiple City departments to host “Ice Pops with a Cop” at the Hedge Pop! Park.
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Nsd Hosts Game Night at Hedge Pop! Park
On Thursday June 9th, the Neighborhood Services Department hosted a Game Night event at Hedge POP! Park from 5-7pm.
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Champaign Police Join Community for Coffee With a Cop
Champaign Police held their second Coffee with a Cop event of 2023 on June 6 at Starbucks on South Neil Street.
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Cpd Employee Awards Ceremony Video
The Communications Division recorded the May 17, 2023, Police Department Employee Awards Ceremony to capture all the wonderful moments of recognition and celebration.
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City of Champaign hosts Cpd Officers Support Special Olympics With Annual Torch Run on June 9, 2023
On June 7, 2023, Champaign Police officers once again supported the Special Olympics by participating in Leg Two of the Illinois Law Enforcement Torch Run.
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June 13, 2023 Regular Study Session
The City Council agenda for the June 13, 2023 Regular Study Session is now available through the link below.
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Washington Street Road Closure (Between James Street and Mckinley Avenue)
In order to repair sanitary sewer service at 1114 W. Washington Street, Mattex Service will close Washington Street between James Street and McKinley Avenue. During the closure, through traffic will not be allowed, but access will be maintained to all local properties.
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City of Champaign hosts Residential Fire – 2003 Winchester Dr. on June 9, 2023
The Champaign Fire Department responded to a fire in a single-family home at 2003 Winchester Dr., Friday, June 9, at 12:08 a.m. Fire crews quickly extinguished the fire in the home.
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City of Champaign hosts Building Permits Issued on June 8, 2023
The Champaign Fire Department’s Building Safety Division recently issued the following building permits for projects with an estimated construction value of $250,000 or more.
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City of Champaign Request for Proposals – Meeting Room Carpet on June 6, 2023
The City of Champaign is accepting proposals for Meeting Room Carpet for the Champaign Public Library.
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City of Champaign I3 Broadband Fiberoptic Construction Project – Elm/randolph/john/ells on June 5, 2023
The City of Champaign shares the following information on behalf of i3 Broadband:
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Anthony Drive Road Closure (Between Dobbins Drive and Dale Drive)
White Construction will close Anthony Drive between Dobbins Drive and Dale Drive.
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City of Champaign hosts Homicide Investigation – 600 Block of West Bradley Avenue on June 4, 2023
The Champaign Police Department has made an arrest related to an early morning homicide investigation.
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Neighborhood Services and Busey Bank Successfully Close Out the Affordable Housing Program Grant
In June 2019 Neighborhood Services partnered with Busey Bank to apply for a highly competitive Affordable Housing Program grant through the Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago (FHLB).
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Champaign Fire Department Welcomed Residents to an Open House
On May 27, 2023 the Fire Department hosted an open house and ceremonial “Push-In” of the new fire engine at Fire Station 4.
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Building Permits Issued
The Champaign Fire Department’s Building Safety Division recently issued the following building permits for projects with an estimated construction value of $250,000 or more.
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Summer Kickoff Celebration at Hedge Pop Park
On May 26, 2023, the City of Champaign came together to host a Summer Kickoff Celebration at Hedge Pop Park.
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Champaign City Council considers 5% sanitary sewer rate increase for the next two years
During the May 16 Champaign City Council meeting, officials discussed plans to approve increasing sanitary sewer bill rates by 5% annually for the next two years.
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Champaign police chief: We are ‘grateful to have these fellow public servants to serve us’
At the May 16 Champaign City Council meeting, officials marked the promotion and addition of police and firefighters, and honored the work and legacies of both departments in the community.