CHAMPAIGN, Ill. – Fighting Illini Women's Basketball Head Coach Shauna Green was recognized as the Girl Scouts of Central Illinois' 2024 Woman of Distinction Thursday night. Green was honored during the Diamonds, Desserts & Distinction event hosted at Champaign's CityView Banquet & Meeting Center.
The only price of diesel in cities throughout Vermilion County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 17, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.
The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Vermilion County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 17, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.
The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Vermilion County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 17, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.
The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Vermilion County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 17, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.
The only price of E15 gas in cities throughout Champaign County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 17, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.
The only price of diesel in cities throughout Vermilion County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 10, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.
The Champaign Fire Department’s Building Safety Division has issued a building permit for a project valued at $250,000 or more. The permit was granted for an alteration to a gas station located at 3604 N Mattis with an estimated construction value of $252,500. The permit was issued on August 16, 2024.
On August 6, 2024, the Champaign Unit 4 School District held a school supply giveaway at Market Place Mall. From 11 AM to 1 PM, over 30 partnering agencies gathered to distribute various school supplies to families. The Equity & Engagement Department participated in the event to provide families with information about community resources available to them.
On August 10, 2024, the City participated in the annual CU Days event. This event is steeped in history and popular for its resources, community focus, and activities. The Equity & Engagement and Neighborhood Services Departments collaborated to distribute back-to-school supplies and share information about City resources. More than 200 children received items such as notebooks, water bottles, and folders to support their return to school.
With the Illinois football team set to host Eastern Illinois on Thursday night at Memorial Stadium, several updates to parking and tailgating have been announced. The game is scheduled to kick off at 8 p.m. CT. For information on Memorial Stadium, patrons are advised to visit the Gameday Guide.
On August 7, 2024, Mikal Washington from the Equity and Engagement Department and Adonis Fuller from the Finance Department attended the Illinois Black Chamber of Commerce Convention in Peoria, IL. City staff participated in a matchmaking session where they discussed the benefits of joining the Champaign Diversity Advancement Program (CDAP), the process for becoming a vendor with the City of Champaign, and upcoming contracting opportunities.