The closure began on Tuesday, October 20, and will now reopen by Monday, November 2, 2026, weather permitting.  During the closure through traffic will not be allowed; however, access will be maintained to all local properties.

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Neal holds multiple degrees and certifications, including a master’s degree in library and information sciences from the University of Illinois and a bachelor’s degree in organizational development from Eastern Illinois University. In addition to his education, Neal holds several professional certifications, including Certified Government CIO (CGCIO), Project Management Professional (PMP), Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), and Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL) certification. Neal proactively contributes to the IT profession and currently serves as the Vice President of two IT professional associations: the Illinois Counties Information Management Association and the Government Management Information Science (GMIS) Illinois Chapter.

“I am excited to announce the appointment of M.C. Neal as the City’s next IT Director,” stated City Manager Joan Walls. “With over twenty years of progressive experience in public sector information technology and leadership, he stood out as the best choice to lead Champaign’s IT Department. M.C. has consistently demonstrated his dedication to the community through his previous roles. Coupled with his technical expertise and leadership style, this background uniquely positions him to lead the department and the City into a new, innovative chapter.”

In accepting the appointment, Mr. Neal expressed his gratitude for the opportunity to serve the City of Champaign. “I am deeply honored to step into the role of Information Technologies Director for the City of Champaign. Having begun my public sector IT career 20 years ago at the Champaign Public Library, this appointment truly brings my journey full circle. I do not take this opportunity lightly, and I thank City Manager Walls for her confidence.”

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The closure will begin on Monday, October 26, and will reopen on Friday, October 30, 2026.  During the closure, eastbound traffic will be reduced to one lane.

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This meeting will be held in the City Council Chambers of the City Building, 102 N. Neil Street in Champaign, at 7:00 p.m. The meeting is open to the public and participation is welcome and encouraged.

You may also watch the meeting on CGTV (Comcast Channel 5, i3 Broadband Channel 5, AT&T U-verse Channel 99) or stream the live meeting online via our CGTV Livestream in your web browser.

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There will be THREE collection dates for each zone this fall.

For collection information, material requirements, and other details, visit the Yard Waste Collection page: 

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The work will begin on Monday, October 26, 2026, and is expected to last approximately two weeks, weather permitting.  One lane of travel in each direction will remain open on Marketview Drive and access to all adjacent properties will be maintained.

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2026 Total Construction Value: $ 458,220,353

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The closure began on Tuesday, October 20, and will reopen by Monday, October 26, 2026, weather permitting. During the closure through traffic will not be allowed; however, access will be maintained to all local properties.

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Investigators quickly determined that the shooting occurred in the 1300 block of Carver Drive in Champaign. The Champaign Police Department assumed primary investigative responsibility, with assistance provided by the Urbana Police Department, Champaign County Sheriff’s Office, and Illinois State Police. The initial investigation indicates that the victim was involved in an altercation at the scene when 20-year-old Davondrae Manus fired a weapon and the victim was struck. Following the shooting, Manus fled the scene on foot. He was arrested on the morning of October 21, 2026, during the execution of a court-ordered search warrant in the 1600 block of Lock Raven Road. Manus now faces charges including Aggravated Battery with a Firearm.

Even with an arrest, the investigation remains ongoing. Champaign Police ask that anyone who has additional information please call 217-351-4545. Arrangements can be made for information to be shared privately. Anyone wishing to remain anonymous may also submit tips to Crime Stoppers by phone at: 217-373-8477 (TIPS); online at 373tips.com; or the “P3 Tips” mobile app.

Residents are reminded that information submitted to Crime Stoppers is completely anonymous. Calls are routed to a third-party national call center that receives your information, completes a tips information form, and then passes the information to the appropriate law enforcement agency. Caller ID tracking is not utilized by Crime Stoppers and conversations are not recorded.

All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

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The closure began on Monday, October 19, and will reopen by 3 p.m. on Friday, October 23, 2026. During the closure, eastbound traffic will be reduced to one lane.

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