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University Avenue lane closure planned for December 23 in Champaign

Stark Excavating is set to close a westbound lane of University Avenue between Fourth Street and Third Street.

By Chambana Sun | Dec 20, 2024

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Champaign coalition reviews achievements and sets goals for 2025

On December 11, 2024, the Champaign County Community Coalition conducted its monthly meeting at the Holiday Inn Conference Center.

By Chambana Sun | Dec 19, 2024

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Chicago man arrested for alleged involvement in December homicide in Champaign

By Chambana Sun | Dec 19, 2024

A man from Chicago has been detained in connection with a homicide that occurred in December 2024 in southwest Champaign.

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Champaign officials join equitable development data insight training showcase

By Chambana Sun | Dec 19, 2024

On December 12, 2024, several officials from the City of Champaign participated in the 2024 Showcase of the Equitable Development Data Insight Training (EDDIT).

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City officials visit The Springfield Project’s CAP 1908 site for community development insights

By Chambana Sun | Dec 19, 2024

Tracy Parsons, Community Relations Manager, and Mikal Washington, Community Relations Specialist from the Equity and Engagement Department, took part in a tour of The Springfield Project’s CAP 1908 site on December 18, 2024.

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City Council cancels meeting scheduled for December 24, 2024

By Chambana Sun | Dec 19, 2024

There will be no City Council meeting on Tuesday, December 24, 2024.

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Champaign County responsible for 9th-highest sales tax revenue in Illinois during September

By Chambana Sun | Dec 18, 2024

Champaign County residents paid $3.8 million in sales taxes, the ninth highest total paid per county in September.

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Champaign Fire Department controls accidental cooking-related blaze on English Creek Ct

By Chambana Sun | Dec 18, 2024

The Champaign Fire Department responded to a residential fire in the 600 block of English Creek Ct. on Wednesday, December 18, 2024, at 2:34 p.m. The fire crews managed to bring the situation under control quickly.

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Joan Walls appointed as new city manager

By Chambana Sun | Dec 18, 2024

Joan Walls was sworn in as the new City Manager during the City Council meeting on December 17, 2024.

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Champaign's city manager Dorothy Ann David retires after three decades of service

By Chambana Sun | Dec 18, 2024

Dorothy Ann David is set to retire from her role at the City of Champaign on December 20, 2024.

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Piatt County taxpayers give $102,625 in County School Facility Tax in September

By Chambana Sun | Dec 17, 2024

In September, Piatt County saw an increase in County School Facility Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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Cornell Drive closed for sewer repair; completion expected by December 20

By Chambana Sun | Dec 17, 2024

Fred's Plumbing has initiated a road closure on Cornell Drive, between Alton Drive and Cambridge Drive, to conduct sewer repairs at 1609 Cornell.

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Kirby Avenue lane closures due to water main repairs until December 18

By Chambana Sun | Dec 16, 2024

Illinois American Water and Shaw Brothers have closed two eastbound lanes of Kirby Avenue at State Street to repair a water main.

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Chalmers Street closed for gas service work from Dec. 17-20

By Chambana Sun | Dec 16, 2024

Ameren Illinois has announced a temporary closure of Chalmers Street between Wright Street and Sixth Street to facilitate a gas service connection at 608 E. Chalmers Street.

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University Avenue lane closure for sidewalk installation from Dec 16-20

By Chambana Sun | Dec 16, 2024

Stark Excavating has announced the closure of a westbound lane on University Avenue, situated between Third Street and Fourth Street.

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Champaign responsible for 9th-highest sales tax revenue in Illinois during September

By Chambana Sun | Dec 14, 2024

Champaign residents paid $4.3 million in sales taxes, the ninth highest total paid per municipality in September.

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Fire displaces residents after apartment blaze on W. Columbia Ave

By Chambana Sun | Dec 14, 2024

The Champaign Fire Department responded to a fire at an apartment building in the 600 block of W. Columbia Ave. on Friday, December 13, 2024, at 10:36 p.m. Fire crews managed to extinguish the blaze swiftly.

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Piatt County ranks 70th in total sales taxes paid in Illinois during September

By Chambana Sun | Dec 13, 2024

Piatt County residents paid $157,975 in sales taxes, ranking 70th in total sales taxes paid per county in September.

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Champaign seeks engineering services for annual maintenance projects

By Chambana Sun | Dec 13, 2024

The City of Champaign is seeking Letters of Interest from firms to provide professional engineering services for three annual maintenance projects.

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Anthony Drive closure scheduled for December 17 due to construction

By Chambana Sun | Dec 13, 2024

White Construction has announced the temporary closure of Anthony Drive between Dobbins Drive and Campbell Drive.