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Citizens Frequently Asked Questions

Residents of Champaign County may need to contact County Government for many reasons. This page attempts to help local residents find answers to their questions.

If you have questions that aren't answered here, e-mail us at: webmaster@co.champaign.il.us and we will attempt to answer your question or direct you to someone who can.

Q. What is the fee for a rabies vaccination registration tag and how do I obtain more information?: A. The fee schedule for rabies vaccination registration tags can be found in Section 27 of the Champaign County Animal Control Ordinance. Click here to view/print a copy of the Ordinance or call Animal Control at (217) 384-3798 for more information.

Q. Do cats as well as dogs have to be vaccinated for rabies and registered with the County?: A. Yes.

Q. Where are Justice related offices located?: A. The Offices of the Circuit Clerk, State's Attorney, Public Defender, and Probation and Court Services as well as all courtrooms and Judges' offices are located in the Courthouse, 101 E. Main St, Urbana, IL. This is a secure facility and all visitors must pass through a metal detector and have their bags x-rayed upon entering the facility. The Sheriff's Office is located across the street from the Courthouse at 204 E. Main St., Urbana, IL. The County has two jails - the downtown jail is attached to the Sheriff's Office at 204 E. Main St., Urbana, IL and the satellite jail is located on the East Campus at 502 S. Lierman Ave., Urbana, IL. The Juvenile Detention Center is located at 400 S. Art Bartell Rd., Urbana, IL. Follow this link for map & directions to the facilities.

Q. How do I find the Courthouse and Sheriff's Office?: A. Both the Courthouse and Sheriff's Office are located in Downtown Urbana. To get here take Interstate 57 to Interstate 74 East. Take Interstate 74 East to the Cunningham Avenue Exit. Take Cunningham Avenue south to University Avenue where it changes to Vine Street. Continue south on Vine Street to Main Street. Turn west on Main Street and the Courthouse and Sheriff's Office will be before you. Follow this link for map & directions to the facilities.

Q. What parking is available at the Courthouse?: A. The County maintains a lot for visitors that is located immediately east of the Courthouse. The rate is $0.25 per hour for the first hour and $0.50 per hour after that. The City of Urbana also maintains a parking garage on the corner of Main and Broadway, west of the Courthouse. Limited street parking is also available around Courthouse Square.

Q. Where are other County Offices located?: A. Administrative Offices, County Board, County Clerk, County Treasurer, County Recorder of Deeds, County Coroner, County Auditor, Board of Review, County Assessment Office, Planning & Zoning Department, State's Attorney Civil Division & Support Enforcement Division, Regional Planning Commission, the Champaign County Employees' Credit Union and the Highway Department are all located on the East Campus at the Brookens Administrative Center, 1776 E. Washington, Urbana, IL. Also located on the East Campus are the Animal Services Facility (210 S. Art Bartell Dr.) the Children's Advocacy Center (1601 E. Main St.), the Champaign County Nursing Home (1701 E. Main St.), the Juvenile Detention Center (400 S. Art Bartell Dr.), the Champaign County Sheriff's Office Satellite Jail Facility (502 S. Lierman) and the Emergency Management Agency (1905 E. Main St.). Follow this link for map & directions to the facilities.

Q. How do I get to the East Campus offices?: A. The East Campus is the area generally known as the County Farm. It encompasses the majority of the area between Main St. and Washington St. east of Lierman Ave. and can be found by traveling approximately one mile east of downtown Urbana on either Main St. or Washington St. All the east campus facilities have free public parking.

Q. Where does one get information on a traffic ticket, adoption proceedings, divorce case, probate/will cases, court dates or other court related matters?: A. The Champaign County Circuit Clerk's Office, First Floor Courthouse, 101 E. Main St., Urbana, IL 61801, or call (217) 384-3725.

Q. Where does one pay a traffic ticket?: A. The Champaign County Circuit Clerk's Office, First Floor Courthouse, 101 E. Main St., Urbana, IL or call (217) 384-3717.

Q. Where does Traffic Court take place?: A. Generally in Courtroom L, First Floor Courthouse, 101 E. Main St., Urbana, IL 61801.

Q. Where do prospective jurors report for jury duty?: A. The Jury Commission Room is located on the First Floor of the Courthouse, 101 E. Main St., Urbana, IL 61801.

Q. Where does one call to schedule a County judge to perform a wedding?: A. The Champaign County Circuit Court Receptionist, (217) 384-3703.

Q. Where is the Law Library located?: A. The Law Library is located on the second floor of the Courthouse, 101 E. Main St., Urbana, IL 61801.

Q. Where does one obtain information regarding the County parks in the area?: A. The Champaign County Forest Preserve District, Lake of the Woods Park, Mahomet, IL 61853 or call (217) 586-3360.

Q. Where does one obtain copies of military discharge papers?: A. The Champaign County Recorder of Deeds Office, Brookens Administrative Center, 1776 E. Washington St., Urbana, IL 61802-4581, (217) 384-3774.

Q. Where does one file a Statement of Economic Interests?: A. The Champaign County Clerk's Office, Brookens Administrative Center, 1776 E. Washington St., Urbana, IL 61802-4581, (217) 384-3720.

Q. Where does one go to pay their real estate taxes?: A. The Champaign County Treasurer's Office, Brookens Administrative Center, 1776 E. Washington St., Urbana, IL 61802-4581, or call (217) 384-3743 or one can pay on-line at http://www.illinoisepay.com.

Q. Who does one contact when they haven't received their tax bill?: A. The Champaign County Treasurer's Office, Brookens Administrative Center, 1776 E. Washington St., Urbana, IL 61802-4581, or call (217) 384-3743.

Q. Where does one register to vote or obtain election information?: A. The Champaign County Clerk's website lists various options available for voter registration and election information or one may contact the County Clerk at (217) 384-3724 for a list of voter registration locations.

Q. Where does one obtain a marriage license, birth certificate, death certificate, business name registration (DBA), or Notary Public certificate?: A. The Champaign County Clerk's website offers a link to Illinois Epay which will allow you to order some of these online. One may also visit the County Clerk's Office at the Brookens Administrative Center, 1776 E. Washington, Urbana, IL 61802-4581 or call them at (217) 384-3720.

Q. Where does one obtain a building permit for unincorporated Champaign County?: A. The Champaign County Planning & Zoning Office at the Brookens Administrative Center, 1776 E. Washington, Urbana, IL 61802-4581 or call them at (217) 384-3708.

Q. Where can one obtain information for financial assistance with utility bills and rent?: A. The Social Services Division of the Champaign County Regional Planning Commission at the Brookens Administrative Center, 1776 E. Washington, Urbana, IL 61802-4581 or call them at (217) 328-3313.

Q. Where would one go to collect reimbursement of Bail monies?: A. The Champaign County Circuit Clerk's Office, 1st floor Courthouse, 101 E. Main St., Urbana, IL 61801 or call them at (217) 384-3726.

Q. Where does one obtain information to bond someone out of jail?: A. The Champaign County Satellite Jail, 502 S. Lierman, Urbana, IL 61802-4581 or call (217) 384-1243.
Q. Where does one obtain information on property liens, property ownership or names for corporations?: A. The Champaign County Recorder of Deeds Office, Brookens Administrative Center, 1776 E. Washington St., Urbana, IL 61802-4581 or call (217) 384-3774.

Q. Where does one obtain information regarding subdivisions and zoning issues?: A. The Champaign County Planning & Zoning Office at the Brookens Administrative Center, 1776 E. Washington, Urbana, IL 61802-4581 or call them at (217) 384-3708.

Q. Where does one obtain a permit to run a temporary fireworks stand in the unincorporated area of the County?: A. Temporary fireworks stands require temporary use permits that can be obtained from the Champaign County Planning & Zoning Office at the Brookens Administrative Center, 1776 E. Washington, Urbana, IL 61802-4581 or call them at (217) 384-3708.

Q. Where does one get a map of Champaign County?: A. Legislative, precinct and County Board District maps are available from the Champaign County Clerk's Office, Brookens Administrative Center, 1776 E. Washington, Urbana, IL 61802-4581 or call (217) 384-3724. General maps of the County are available from the County Assessment Office, Brookens Administrative Center, 1776 E. Washington St., Urbana, IL 61802-4581 or call (217) 384-3760.
Q. Where does one obtain a Freedom of Information Act request form?: A. The department from which you are attempting to obtain information should have such forms available.

Q. Where does one obtain information regarding County Board and standing committee membership, meeting schedules, action reports and minutes of meetings?: A. One may contact the Champaign County Board Office, Brookens Administrative Center, 1776 E. Washington St., Urbana, IL 61802-4581 or call (217) 384-3772. For County Board Minutes one may visit the County Clerk's website at http://www.champaigncountyclerk.com.

Q. Where does one find information on Bids and Requests for Proposals?: A. The Administrative Services Department, Brookens Administrative Center, 1776 E. Washington St., Urbana, IL 61802-4581 or call (217) 384-3776.

Q. Where does one file for a Homestead Exemption or a Senior Citizen Exemption?: A. At your Township Assessor's office or at the County Assessment Office, Brookens Administrative Center, 1776 E. Washington St., Urbana, IL 61802-4581 or call (217) 384-3760.

Q. Where does one file a property tax appeal?: A. The Board of Review, Brookens Administrative Center, 1776 E. Washington St., Urbana, IL 61802-4581 or call (217) 384-3758.

Q. Where does one apply for a liquor license for the unincorporated areas of the County?

A. The Champaign County Board Office, Brookens Administrative Center, 1776 E. Washington, Urbana, IL 61802-4581 or call (217) 384-3772.

Q. Where does one apply for a raffle, hotel/motel, or recreation/entertainment license for the unincorporated areas of the County?

A. The Champaign County Clerk's Office, Brookens Administrative Center, 1776 E. Washington, Urbana, IL 61802-4581 or call (217) 384-3720.

Q. Where does one obtain information regarding the Weatherization Program?: A. The Champaign County Regional Planning Commission, Brookens Administrative Center, 1776 E. Washington St., Urbana, IL 61802-4581 or call (217) 328-3313.

Q. Where does one seek employment counseling and file for unemployment benefits?: A. The Illinois Employment and Training Center, 1307 N. Mattis Ave., Champaign, IL 61821 or call (217) 278-5700.

Q. Where does one call to inquire about the Champaign County Fair?: A. The Champaign County Fair Office, corner of Coler & Fairview Streets, PO Box 544, Urbana, IL 61803-0544 or call (217) 367-8461.

Q. Where does one check to see who their County Board District Representative is?: A. The Champaign County Clerk's Office, Brookens Administrative Center, 1776 E. Washington St., Urbana, IL 61802-4581 or call (217) 384-3724.

Q. Where does one call to discuss delinquent property taxes?: A. The Champaign County Clerk's Office, Brookens Administrative Center, 1776 E. Washington St., Urbana, IL 61802-4581 or call (217) 384-3722.

Q. Where does one call to report a dog bite?: A. The Champaign County Animal Services Facility, 210 S. Art Bartell Dr., Urbana, IL 61802 or call (217) 384-3798.

Q. Who provides snow removal for county roads in unincorporated areas of the County?: A. The Champaign County Highway Department, Brookens Administrative Center, 1776 E. Washington St., Urbana, IL 61802-4581 or call (217) 384-3800.

Q. Who does one call to report debris on the road or right of ways throughout the County?: A. The Champaign County Highway Department, Brookens Administrative Center, 1776 E. Washington St., Urbana, IL 61802-4581 or call (217) 384-3800.
Q. Where does one obtain employment information and an employment application for county employment?: A. One may contact the Administrative Services Office, Brookens Administrative Center, 1776 E. Washington St., Urbana, IL 61802-4581 or call (217) 384-3776. Open jobs are also frequently posted on the County's employment opportunities page, http://www.co.champaign.il.us/jobs.

Q. How can one email the County?: A. Many departments have public email addresses that can be found in the County Office Directory or one may send emails to webmaster@co.champaign.il.us and they will be forwarded to the appropriate department.

Last updated 11/06/2006 09:25:03 AM

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