City of Champaign
Recent News About City of Champaign
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New Episode of Champaign Spotlight Features City Attorney Thomas Yu
The City is thrilled to present the latest addition to our Champaign Spotlight series with a new episode featuring City Attorney Thomas Yu.
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Request for Proposals – Staffing Agency Employment Services for Building Maintenance
The City of Champaign is accepting proposals for Staffing Agency Employment Services for Building Maintenance.
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City Uses Yard Signs to Promote Modified Sleep Enrollment
During Modified SLEEP installations, the City is posting signs in participants’ yards to promote the program.
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Faraci: 'If you know someone who works to protect and preserve our environment, please take the time to submit a name. Their commitment to preserving our environment deserves recognition'
In a May 24 Facebook post, Sen. Paul Faraci encouraged his constitutents to nominate their acquaintances for the Illinois Outdoor Hall of Fame.
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Shooting Investigation – 1200 Block of Providence Circle
Champaign Police were dispatched at 10:11 p.m. on May 24, 2023, to the 1200 Block of Providence Circle in Champaign for a report of a Shooting with Injuries.
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Residential Fire – 1117 W. Beardsley Ave.
The Champaign Fire Department responded to a fire outside a single-family home at 1117 W. Beardsley Ave.
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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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Request for Quotations – Champaign Public Works Office Breakroom Remodel
The City of Champaign is accepting quotations for the Public Works Office Breakroom Remodel.
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I3 Broadband Fiberoptic Construction Project – Elm/neil/ells/kirby
The City of Champaign shares this information on behalf of i3 Broadband.
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Shooting Investigation – 900-block of Newcastle Drive
Champaign Police were dispatched at 11:52 a.m. on May 24, 2023, to the 900 block of Newcastle Drive for a report of a shooting with injuries.
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May 23, 2023 Regular Study Session Cancelled
The City Council Regular Study Session scheduled for Tuesday, May 23, 2023, has been cancelled.
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City Council to Consider $2 Million State Grant for Community Development and Violence Prevention
On May 16, 2023, the Champaign City Council will consider approving an agreement to accept $2,000,000 from the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) through the Community Development, Violence Prevention and Administrative Costs Grant.
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Associate Planner of Champaign discusses future of Garden Hills, 'a very diverse neighborhood'
The city of Champaign discusses the progress and future of the Garden Hills neighborhood improvement plan.
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Quarnstrom: New assessor Moore 'has been a great asset to the assessor’s office'
At its March 7 meeting, Champaign City Council accepted the resignation of township assessor Paul Faraci and contracted with deputy assessor Katherine Moore to serve as his replacement.
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VanBuskirk: Bike program has brought 'a reduction in car miles traveled and less wear and tear on our infrastructure'
Champaign City Council discussed its work with VeoRide to provide a dockless bike transportation network to the community, a program that started out as a connection for students and expanded to a citywide program.
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Champaign City Council welcomes new staffers
Champaign City Council welcomed four new employees during its March 7 meeting, with City Manager Dorothy David introducing to council the new staff members and their duties.
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Champaign council honors promoted police officers, firefighters
At its Feb. 21 meeting, Champaign City Council recognized the promotion of several of the city's police officers and firefighters.
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Champaign Neighborhood Services director: 'As of tonight, according to our records, we have housed 65 households in hotels'
The Champaign City Council passed a resolution to support those displaced by a recent local condemnation during a meeting held on Jan. 17.
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Engineer Clark on energy program: 'There's been significant cumulative savings for our city'
The city engineer of Champaign, Dave Clark, gave an update to city council about the city’s electricity aggregation program at council's Dec. 6 meeting.
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Champaign's Carlson on twin cities' partnership to alleviate homelessness: 'We decided this would be a great time to collaborate together'
Jennifer Carlson, manager of Neighborhood Programs for the City of Champaign, recently explained a new joint agreement for homelessness relief sponsored by the City Council with the use of other funding sources.