On Tuesday, August 6, 2024, Neighborhood Services hosted the LGBTQIA+ Homelessness Workgroup on behalf of the Continuum of Service Providers to the Homeless (CSPH). The training session was held in place of the August CSPH full board meeting. The twenty-five attendees who represented various CSPH member agencies received information on best practices when providing services to members of the LGBTQIA+ community, as well as how to address contributing factors to homelessness among the community in an inclusive manner. The CSPH holds its full board meeting on the first Tuesday...
PERISTERI, Greece - The Illinois women's basketball team secured a 106-42 victory over Amilla Peristeriou on Friday, concluding their foreign tour games with a perfect record. This win brought the Fighting Illini to 2-0 on the trip and extended head coach Shauna Green's record in foreign tour games to 5-0.
On Friday, August 2, 2024, the Devonshire HOA hosted their first-ever block party. Approximately 150 neighbors attended, enjoying food trucks, games, and conversations. The Neighborhood Ambassadors supported the event by transporting items borrowed from the engagement trailer.
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — "The Galloping Ghost" is returning to Memorial Stadium for Year 2 of the Freaky Fast 77 Yard Dash presented by Jimmy John's. The popular race between Red Grange and a University of Illinois student will once again be held between the third and fourth quarters of Fighting Illini football games.
On Thursday, August 8, Neighborhood Services hosted the CSPH Grant information session on behalf of the Continuum of Service Providers to the Homeless (CSPH). The workshop focused on the upcoming Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Continuum of Care Program Notice of Funding Opportunity for organizations considering applying for this funding.
The lowest price of premium gas in cities throughout Ford County was found at three gas stations in the week ending Aug. 3, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.
On July 30, 2024, Neighborhood Services hosted the Bristol Place Senior Residences Contractor Workshop. Several CDAP contractors attended the workshop to learn how to submit bids on the upcoming construction project. The project developer from AHDVS, LLC, and the general contractor from Carlson Construction discussed the scope of work that will be available and the requirements for bidding. Local representatives from the electrical, general laborers, trim, flooring, material supplies, and post-construction cleaning trades were in attendance. A second workshop will be held on...
In order to complete water main construction for Illinois American Water Company, Duce Construction will close Hedge Road between Mattis Avenue and Summit Ridge Road. The closure will begin on Monday, August 12, and will reopen on Monday, August 19, 2024, weather permitting. During the closure, local access to Hedge Road will be allowed from the east at Summit Ridge.
The lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout Champaign County was found at three gas stations in the week ending Aug. 3, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.
State Representative Chris Miller highlighted issues with Governor J.B. Pritzker's plans for electric vehicle (EV) manufacturing, stating, "EV manufactures: We can't afford to build a product there's no demand for and we continue to have financial losses." He made the statement in an August 7 Facebook post.
Enrollment data for the three universities in Champaign County revealed white was the most common ethnicity among students in the 2022-23 school year, according to the latest disclosure from the National Center for Education Statistics.
The lowest price of diesel in cities throughout Champaign County was found at five gas stations in the week ending Aug. 3, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.
On August 5, 2024, a Community Gun Violence Response Meeting was held at Garden Hills Elementary School from 4-5:30 pm. The meeting was hosted by the City of Champaign’s Equity and Engagement Department in collaboration with the CU Trauma and Resilience Initiative. Deputy Chief Coon, City Manager Dorothy David, Deputy City Manager Joan Walls, and Champaign City Council members Vanna Pianfetti, Will Kyles, Kathy Shannon, and Jamar Brown joined community members to discuss their thoughts on the gun violence incident that claimed the lives of two 18-year-olds the previous week.
City code enforcement staff will increase enforcement in the campus area from August 12 through September 13 to prevent large accumulations of trash and overflowing dumpsters as students move in and out of their campus apartments. When problems are identified, property owners will be notified and given a short timeframe to remove accumulating trash. Failure to address the issues in a timely manner may result in the City removing the items and billing the property owners.
On August 2, 2024, staff from the City Manager’s Office, the Equity and Engagement Department, the Police Department, and Public Works Department gathered with their interns to celebrate the conclusion of the Summer Youth Employment Services (YES) Program. From 11 am to 1 pm, the team enjoyed lunch and engaged in games at West Side Park, marking a festive end to the interns' journey before they return to school.
The Champaign Fire Department’s Building Safety Division recently issued building permits for projects with an estimated construction value of $250,000 or more.
In order to complete pavement patching for Comcast, Northern Construction will be closing one lane of Market Street between Wilber Avenue and Eisner Drive. The closure will begin on Monday, August 12, and will reopen on Friday, August 16, 2024, weather permitting. One lane of northbound and one lane of southbound traffic will be maintained at all times, and access will be maintained to all local properties.