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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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]]>The City of Champaign appreciates the cooperation of travelers in the area and encourages caution when traveling through work zones.
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]]>| Address | Value of Construction | Date Issued | Type | Use |
| 1006 W. Park Ave. | $600,000 | 8/27/26 | Residential | New Single Family Dwelling |
| 1109 W. Park Ave. | $392,035 | 9/8/26 | Residential | Addition |
2026 Total Construction Value: $ 389,968,437
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]]>The post Garden Hills Phase 3 Project (Paula Drive Full Closure between Jeanne Street and east of Powers Lane) appeared first on City of Champaign.
]]>All access to driveways in the affected area will be removed at this time. Residents will be able to park on the street where street parking is available, but not within the construction zone. Pedestrian access to all homes will be maintained throughout construction.
This new closure is expected to take 6-8 weeks. This work is weather dependent and may be delayed in the event of inclement weather. More lane and/or road closures will be announced throughout the phases of the project.
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]]>The post Champaign Police Release Results from Labor Day Enforcement Campaign appeared first on City of Champaign.
]]>During the campaign, Champaign Police committed officers to dedicated enforcement with a focus on arterial routes, especially in areas where they impact neighborhoods. These efforts were conducted by officers on grant-funded details, in addition to the routine proactivity of officers on-shift. Through this campaign, Champaign Police worked 32.25 hours of assigned traffic and issued:
- 11 citations for speeding
- 8 citations for distracted driving
- 5 citations for driving without insurance
- 5 citations for expired registration
- 19 citations for seatbelt infractions
- 8 citations for other moving violations
- 4 citations for driving without a valid license
This traffic campaign was made possible by federal traffic safety funds administered by the Illinois Department of Transportation.
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Welcoming Voices: Rights, Resources & Resilience
September 9, at 5:30 p.m. at the CityView Banquet & Meeting Center
This panel discussion will explore immigrant safety, community resources, and resilience.
The Mosaic: A Welcoming Week Concert
September 18, at 6 p.m. at the Downtown Plaza
Community members are invited to enjoy an evening of live music, connection, and celebration.
The City is also proud to sponsor the 2026 Immigrant Welcome Awards, taking place on Saturday, September 19, at 1:30 p.m. at the Urbana Free Library. The awards celebrate individuals and organizations that have made meaningful contributions to creating a more welcoming and inclusive community.
For a full list of Welcoming Week events and activities, please visit the New American Welcome Center website.
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]]>The closure will begin on Thursday, September 10, and will reopen on Friday, September 11, 2026, weather permitting. During the closure, southbound traffic will be reduced to one lane.
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]]>- John Street is closed between Wright Street and Sixth Street
- Wright Street is closed between Green Street and John Street except for:
- Local traffic
- MTD bus traffic
The closures began on Monday, August 24, 2026, and will extend until Friday, September 3, 2027. Access will be maintained to all local properties.
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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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]]>The post Residential Fire – 900 Block of North Fourth St. appeared first on City of Champaign.
]]>Firefighters responded to a report from a neighbor of a fire in this two-story home with occupants trapped. Once on the scene, firefighters reported heavy smoke and fire coming from the first floor with everyone outside the home. A single hose line was extended to fight this fire that originated on the first floor.
The cause of this fire is not determined as investigators remain on scene conducting their investigation. One occupant was treated on scene and transported to a local hospital for further evaluation of minor injuries. There were no firefighter injuries reported.
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