On Wednesday, September 18, 2024 City staff from 6 different departments came together to execute the first ever Government 101 Resource Expo at the Champaign Public Library! This event was a collaboration between the City of Champaign and City of Urbana to be a low pressure way for community members to learn about City resources, ask questions, meet City staff, and become more comfortable with government. This event was coordinated by the Citizenship and Civic Engagement group within the Champaign County Welcoming Plan as a part of Welcoming Week! City departments (E&E, CPD, PW, NSD, CFD, P&D, and METCAD) all came with pamphlets, give always, and displays for the event. Attendees also participated in a bingo activity that made them eligible for prizes to, and from, businesses around the Champaign and Urbana area. Food and beverages were provided, offering a variety of cultural dishes. The event was proud to offer interpretation in Spanish, French, Chinese, and Korean.