City Hosts Community Gun Violence Response Meeting
On February 19, the Community Safety and Justice Division hosted a Community Gun Violence Response Meeting at Centennial High School. The meeting brought together community residents, Blueprint Partners, City Manager Joan Walls, Deputy City Manager Christopher Walton, Mayor Debroah Feinen, Council Members Shauna Clayborn, Matthew Gladney, Vanna Pianfetti, Bob Pollett, Kathy Shannon, and other City […]
Mayor Feinen Podcast: Council Member Bob Pollett Reflects on His First Year
In the latest episode of the Mayor Feinen Podcast, Mayor Feinen sits down with District 2 Council Member Bob Pollett to talk about his first year on the Champaign City Council. Pollett began serving in May 2025 and said one of the biggest surprises has been learning how much happens behind the scenes in City government. From Public Works […]
Council and Staff Tour New C-U At Home Shelter
City Council members and staff recently toured the new C-U at Home shelter site at 1207 S. Mattis. The facility is expected to begin serving individuals later this month and will add 26 new shelter beds to support community members in need. The City invested $408,000 in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds for critical […]
City of Champaign Snapshot: Year in Review
The City of Champaign’s Snapshot: Year in Review highlights the many accomplishments of our City departments over the past year. From infrastructure improvements and neighborhood initiatives to public safety efforts and organizational advancements, the snapshot provides a quick overview of how the City continues to serve residents and strengthen the community. Police Department 374 […]
City Recognizes Black History Month
February is Black History Month, a time to celebrate and honor the history, culture, and achievements of Black Americans. Throughout the month, the City of Champaign is highlighting national and local Black leaders, historical milestones, and community contributions through a dedicated social media campaign that recognizes their lasting impact on our community and beyond. Staff […]
City Staff Serves as Guest Speaker at UIUC Environmental Leadership Program
On January 16, 2026, Administrative Services Manager Jeff Hamilton (City Manager’s Office) made a presentation to students in the University of Illinois’ Environmental Leadership Program. The presentation featured an overview of the Council-Manager form of government and how policy is initiated and developed at the local level. Approximately 23 students attended in person and virtually. […]
New Episode of Champaign Spotlight: Every Student Everyday – Attendance Matters
How can our community work together to support student success? The latest episode of Champaign Spotlight features a conversation with the Equity and Engagement Department’s Community Relations Manager, Tracy Parsons, about a new school attendance initiative called “Every Student Everyday”. Communications Manager Natalie Kenny Marquez and Parsons discuss how the City of Champaign, Urbana School District […]
Every Student Everyday
The Champaign County Community Coalition recently partnered with Champaign Unit #4 School District and Urbana School District #116 to launch the Every Student Everyday campaign, a countywide initiative aimed at improving student attendance and reducing chronic absenteeism. The campaign emphasizes the critical connection between consistent school attendance, academic success, and long-term student well-being. City leadership […]
Tyler Funk Appointed Champaign’s Next Fire Chief
City Manager Joan Walls announced today that she has appointed Tyler Funk to serve as the City of Champaign’s next Fire Chief effective November 19, 2025. Funk has served as the City’s Interim Fire Chief since July 2025. Prior to that, Funk served the Champaign Fire Department for 26 years, rising to the rank of […]
Champaign Co-Hosts Illinois Together Against Hate Conference
On Tuesday, October 21, more than 100 leaders, advocates, and community members from across Illinois gathered in Champaign for the inaugural Illinois Together Against Hate Conference. The conference provided a vital platform to exchange strategies, forge partnerships, and reaffirm a shared commitment to equity, inclusion, and combating hate in all its forms. Co-sponsored by the […]