City of Champaign
Recent News About City of Champaign
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Mayor Feinen discusses downtown plan update with planner Eric VanBuskirk
In a recent episode of The Mayor Feinen Podcast, Mayor Deborah Frank Feinen engaged in a conversation with Senior Planner Eric VanBuskirk regarding the ongoing update to Champaign's Downtown Plan.
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Champaign Public Works creates new attraction for March Madness
Public Works staff in Champaign have collaborated to create a new attraction in Downtown Champaign.
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Boneyard Creek Cleanup Day marks 20 years of community engagement
The 20th Annual Boneyard Creek Cleanup Day is set to take place in Champaign-Urbana.
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City of Champaign invites bids for 2025 infrastructure maintenance project
The City of Champaign has announced that it is now accepting bids for the 2025 Infrastructure Maintenance Project.
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Small business grant meeting held by equity department
On March 4, 2025, Tracy Parsons and Mikal Washington from the Equity and Engagement Department facilitated an informational meeting with staff from the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO).
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Champaign officials review asylum seeker support with Metropolitan Mayor’s Caucus
Representatives from the City of Champaign's Equity and Engagement Department, Janel Gomez and April Rosché, joined Karen Muchin of the Metropolitan Mayor’s Caucus (MMC) on March 5, 2025, to visit local organizations benefiting from the Supporting...
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Champaign hosts state-designated cultural district quarterly meeting
The City of Champaign hosted a quarterly meeting for the State-Designated Cultural District on March 4, 2025.
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Parking restrictions introduced at Holts Drive cul-de-sac
The Public Works Department has announced plans to install three "No Parking in Cul-De-Sac" signs at the Holts Drive cul-de-sac off Phillips Drive.
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Public Works Department to install all-way stop at busy intersection
The Public Works Department has announced plans to install an all-way stop at the intersection of Boardwalk Drive and Newton Drive in the coming weeks.
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City staff join RISE 217 event to support local entrepreneurs
On March 1, 2025, Mikal Washington, a Community Relations Specialist from the Equity and Engagement Department, took part in the RISE 217: Entrepreneurial Edge event hosted by Business Elevator at the Champaign Public Library.
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Fire contained at Parkland College without injuries
The Champaign Fire Department responded to a fire incident at Parkland College on March 4, 2025.
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Police investigate fatal hit-and-run on N. Market Street
Champaign Police responded to a traffic incident in the 500 block of N. Market Street at 6:03 p.m. on March 4, 2025.
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Champaign opens bidding for phase 3 of Garden Hills drainage project
The City of Champaign has announced that it is now accepting bids for the Garden Hills Drainage Improvements Phase 3 Project.
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Clark Street to close for sewer repairs from March 4-7
In an effort to carry out necessary sanitary sewer repairs, A&R Mechanical Services Inc. has announced the closure of Clark Street between New Street and Lynn Street.
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H-1B Insights: Employers classified under Public Administration industry file 4 petitions in Chambana Sun publication area throughout 2024
In 2024, four H-1B petitions were filed by employers classified under the Public Administration industry located within the Chambana Sun publication area, as per data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.
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City of Champaign City Council met Feb. 4
City of Champaign City Council met Tuesday, Feb. 4
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Champaign announces agenda for March 4 council meeting
The agenda for the upcoming City Council meeting and study session on March 4, 2025, is now accessible to the public.
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LIFT Black History Month event highlights expungement process and historical contributions
On February 19, 2025, City Manager Joan Walls, Community Relations Manager Tracy Parsons, and Community Relations Specialist Mikal Washington from the Equity and Engagement Department attended the LIFT Black History Month event at Neil St. Blues.
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Community relations specialist engages with students at Centennial High School
On February 26, 2024, Community Relations Specialist Mikal Washington attended a session of Lunch Crew at Centennial High School.
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Neil Street lane closure announced for Downtown Plaza Project
A&R Services has announced plans to intermittently close the left southbound lane of Neil Street, between Hill Street and Main Street.