Champaign hosted the 2025 ILCMA (Illinois City/County Management Association) Summer Conference from June 3-5. Nearly 300 representatives from communities across the state attended the conference, which featured presentations and discussions regarding leadership strategies, innovation, and issues facing communities.
Mayor Deborah Frank Feinen attended the awards luncheon on June 4, where she presented the event’s opening remarks.
Deputy City Manager Nancy Rabel served as the City’s representative on the planning committee. The committee worked to ensure visitors to Champaign had the opportunity to experience a variety of activities, including a downtown walking tour led by TJ Blakeman (Planning and Development), dinner at Memorial Stadium, and a Savor the Flavor event hosted by Experience CU.