City of Champaign Township
Recent News About City of Champaign Township
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Champaign's Government 101 Academy begins
The Champaign City Government 101 Academy has a full class this session with 36 residents participating and more placed on a waiting list.
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International Humanitarian Awards highlight philanthropic work
The 14th Annual Champaign Urbana International Humanitarian Awards held Sept. 8 honored the works of three individuals and two organizations.
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Champaign Fire Department extinguishes house fire in minutes
The Champaign Fire Department reports no one was hurt when crews responded to a house fire on Windsor Road the morning of Sept. 5.
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Champaign police seek suspect in bank robbery
Champaign Police Detectives are searching for Carlos K. Davis, 40, formerly of Champaign, in connection with a bank robbery that occurred Aug. 30 around 12:22 p.m. at Central Illinois Bank, 302 W. Springfield Ave.
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Champaign boosts businesses with incentive program
Smoothies, sandwiches, soups and salads served up at Yolanda Wilson’s new restaurant can now fuel Champaign residents thanks to the sponsorship of the city’s new Small Business Incentive Program, which now underwrites aspiring local entrepreneurs.
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‘Drive Sober’ campaign picks up speed in Champaign
Champaign’s police department urges all residents to practice good safety habits over the Labor Day holiday weekend as the local force joins state and federal agencies in 2016’s “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” campaign.
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Electrical work to affect traffic near State Farm Center
Due to electrical work at the State Farm Center Saturday, the traffic signals at the intersections of First and Fourth streets along Kirby Avenue will be impacted between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m.
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Foothill Drive closes for storm sewer construction
During storm sewer construction, Foothill Drive will be closed between Lincolnshire Drive and Robert Drive beginning Thursday.
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Champaign staff hosts Sierra Leone visitor
The National General Secretary and Chief Executive Officer of the YMCA in Sierra Leone, Christian Kamara, met with Champaign’s city staff during his weeklong visit.
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Champaign Public Library promotes Pittman to be director
The Champaign Public Library Board of Trustees has promoted Donna Pittman to be its new director.
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Demolition awards granted for Bristol Place properties
Three of the Bristol Approved Demolition Contractors were awarded multiple demolish bid packets.
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City of Champaign begins rehabilitation of Tamarack Drive
The city of Champaign has begun concrete paving of Tamarack Drive.
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Champaign council discusses facilities request for city assistance
The Champaign City Council held a post-meeting study session Tuesday to consider a facilities request for city assistance.
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Champaign begins annual Pavement Marking Project
The city of Champaign's 2016 Pavement Marking Project began Monday and will end Nov. 1.
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Champaign council discusses purchase of thermal imaging cameras
The city of Champaign City Council will meet Tuesday to recognize participants in the summer youth employment program.
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Christie Clinic facilitates pedestrian crossing improvements
The city of Champaign will make pedestrian crossing improvements near the downtown Christie Clinic.
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Construction begins on Tamarack Drive
The city of Champaign has begun repairs on Tamarack Drive from Winchester Drive to Rebecca Drive.
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Seven file for Champaign council seat
District 3 denizens can expect to hear the Champaign City Council’s choice among seven contenders for a departing councilman’s seat within weeks.
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Champaign Public Library celebrates National Library Week
The Champaign Public Library hosted a variety of programs in celebration of National Library Week.
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Champaign to host its annual STAR Awards
The city of Champaign will celebrate the civic engagement of local citizens through its annual STAR Awards ceremony April 21 at the Hilton Garden Inn.