Category: City Council News

December 5, 2023 Regular Council Meeting and Post-Council Study Session

The City Council agenda for the December 5, 2023 Regular Council Meeting and Post-Council Study Session is now available through the link below. 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 […]


Annual Parade of Lights Illuminates Downtown Champaign

There was a chill in the air but plenty of warm hearts at the annual Parade of Lights in Downtown Champaign on November 25, 2023. Thousands of twinkling lights put smiles on the faces of kids of all ages as shimmering floats wove their along the crowded downtown streets. City of Champaign parade participants included […]


November 7, 2023 Regular Council Meeting

The City Council agenda for the November 7, 2023 Regular Council Meeting is now available through the link below. 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. […]


Southwest Organizations Unifying Resources for Community and Employees Conference

On October 3-5, 2023, Council Member, Alicia Beck and Community Relations Manager in the Equity and Engagement Department, Tracy Parsons, attended the Southwest Organizations Unifying Resources for Community and Employees (SOURCE) Conference. The goal of SOURCE is to provide non-profit employee support for organizations to navigate resources and work one-on-one with employees to help resolve […]


October 10, 2023 Regular Study Session

The City Council agenda for the October 10, 2023 Regular Study Session is now available through the link below. 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. […]


City Celebrates 2023 CU Pride Fest and Parade!

On September 30, 2023, the City of Champaign joined the CU Pride Fest and Parade to celebrate everything that makes us fabulous! Council members, Alicia Beck, Matthew Gladney, Kathy Shannon, Michael Foellmer and City Staff from the Equity & Engagement Department, Public Works, Neighborhood Services Department, and Planning Department all came out to walk in […]


Mayor Feinen Elected First Vice President of the Illinois Municipal League

On September 23, 2023, Mayor Deborah Frank Feinen was unanimously elected to a one-year term as the Illinois Municipal League’s (IML) First Vice President. IML is a statewide association that represents Illinois communities and provides a united voice on matters involving common interests across the state. Mayor Feinen was elected to this leadership position during […]


October 3, 2023 Regular Council Meeting

The City Council agenda for the October 3, 2023 Regular Council Meeting is now available through the link below. 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. […]