Champaign County Community Coalition Sponsors 11th Racial Taboo Event
The Champaign Community Coalition, in partnership with the McKinley Presbyterian Foundation, invites the public to attend a free screening of the documentary, Racial Taboo, on Sunday, March 12, 2017, at McKinley Presbyterian Church, 809 S 5th Street, Champaign, IL. Doors open at 2:00 p.m. and the film starts at 2:30 p.m. The public is encouraged […]
Community Relations Staff, Human Relations Commissioners Attend Expungement Fair
On Saturday, October 22, staff from the Community Relations Office and Human Relations Commissioners were on site at the Resource Fair of the first annual Expungement and Record Sealing Summit. The event was hosted by the Champaign County Circuit Clerk’s office and was the first of its kind in Illinois, outside of Cook County. It […]
Departments Host Annual Contractors Luncheon
In partnership with the Public Works Department, the Community Relations Office held the annual Minority/Majority Contractor Luncheon on Tuesday, September 13 at the Hilton Garden Inn. A total of 65 attendees enjoyed the opportunity for lunch and networking. The event’s program included an overview by Mayor Deborah Frank Feinen of the City’s vision for Equal Opportunity in […]
Local Efforts Recognized for Global Impact at 14th Annual Awards
The Champaign Urbana International Humanitarian Awards held its 14th Annual Gala at the Hilton Garden Inn on September 8. The event highlighted the tireless efforts of 3 individuals and 2 organizations in the following categories: Dr. Omar Al-Heeti, Humanitarian Relief Individual Award DoMonique Arnold, Human Rights Individual Award Leanna Cossman, Humanitarian Relief Individual Award Mi Raza Community Center, Hospitality Organizational Award Walking With […]
Community Relations Office Shows its Pride
On Saturday, September 10, staff from the Community Relations Office promoted the City through a resource table at Pride Fest. The resource table included information regarding Walk as One, the Community Coalition, Human Relations Commission and enforcement of the Human Rights Ordinance through the Community Relations Office. Staff answered questions about the Community Relations Office […]
2016 Champaign-Urbana International Humanitarian Award Recipients Selected
The Cities of Champaign and Urbana, along with the 2016 Champaign-Urbana International Humanitarian Awards Steering Committee, have selected the recipients of the 2016 Champaign-Urbana International Humanitarian Awards. The award recipients will be honored Thursday, September 8, 2016, at the Hilton Garden Inn, 1501 South Neil Street, Champaign, with a 5:45 p.m. reception, and a 6:30 […]
New Episode of Champaign Connection
The newest episode of The Champaign Connection is now available for viewing on CGTV and for streaming online. In this episode, learn about a new online tool that is designed to help entrepreneurs with all the resources they may need to build or grow their small business. Senior Planner T.J. Blakeman explains how the new […]
2015 CUIHA Award Recipients Selected
Champaign, IL — The cities of Champaign and Urbana, along with the 2015 Champaign-Urbana International Humanitarian Awards Steering Committee, have selected the recipients of the 2015 Champaign-Urbana International Humanitarian Awards. The award recipients will be honored Thursday, September 3, 2015 at the I Hotel & Conference Center (1900 S. First Street, Champaign), with a 5:45 […]
City of Champaign Offers Human Rights Ordinance Training
Save the Date! The Community Relations Office at the City of Champaign is offering Human Rights Ordinance Training. Lyonel LaGrone, Jr., Community Relations Manager/Compliance Officer, will present on the Champaign’s Human Rights Ordinance protections and remedies. Learn more about Champaign’s Human Rights Ordinance; this ordinance was developed with the intent to secure an end to […]
2015 Champaign Urbana International Humanitarian Awards – Call for Nominations
The Cities of Champaign and Urbana are accepting nominations for the 13th Annual Champaign Urbana International Humanitarian Awards. Award recipients will be honored Thursday, September 3, 2015, at the I Hotel and Conference Center at 1900 S. First Street in Champaign at 5:45 p.m. The purpose of the International Humanitarian Awards is: to honor individuals […]