July 25, 2017 Regular Study Session Agenda
The City Council agenda for the July 25, 2017 Regular Study Session is now available online. This meeting will be held in the City Council Chambers of the City Building, 102 N. Neil Street in Champaign, at 7:00 pm. The meeting is open to the public and participation is welcome and encouraged. Click here to download […]
CU Fresh Start to Conduct Door to Door Surveys
The CU Fresh Start focused-deterrence initiative has hired a team of local researchers to conduct a door to door survey in selected areas of Champaign and Urbana July 15 through August 12, 2017. The purpose of the survey is to better understand the experiences, perceptions, and views of residents living in neighborhoods that have recently […]
National Night Out Celebration – August 1
The City of Champaign encourages the community to join us in celebrating National Night Out on Tuesday, August 1, 2017. The public is invited to join in the fun at the community-wide National Night Out event at Beardsley Park (1006 N Walnut Street, Champaign) from 5-7 p.m. The celebration will include free food, entertainment, inflatables, face painting, […]
City of Champaign Implements New Financial and Human Resource Management Software
Following a 15-month implementation project, the City of Champaign successfully launched a new financial and human resource management software solution on July 1, 2017. The new Munis Financial Management Software replaces an aging software system that was first put into service 21 years ago. The new software will streamline and maximize the efficiency of managing […]
Mayor Feinen Submits Joint Letter to the FCC Calling for Open Internet Protections
Today Champaign Mayor Deborah Frank Feinen joined mayors from across the country to support actions to protect and promote an open internet for all. Mayor Feinen, along with the mayors of New York City, San Francisco, Seattle, Boston, and 45 other cities, sent an open letter to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) calling for the […]
COPS Cycle to Honor, Remember and Support Fallen Officers & Their Families in 13th Annual Cycle Across Illinois, July 13 – 16
Officers from the Champaign and University of Illinois Police Department are gearing up this week to take part in the 13th Annual C.O.P.S. (Concerns of Police Survivors) “Cycle Across Illinois” event – a charity ride that recognizes fallen police officers and raises funds to assist families during their healing process. Officers David McLearin, Stephen […]
Police Seek Assistance to Identify Sexual Assault Suspect
On Tuesday June 27, Champaign Police responded to Kaufman Lake, located at 2702 W. Springfield Ave, after receiving a report that an assault had just occurred. The on-scene investigation reveals that at approximately 5:25 PM that evening, a female victim had been near the Lake’s walking path when she was approached by an unknown suspect […]
2017 Concrete Street Improvements Project – Southmoor Drive
As part of the City’s 2017 Concrete Street Improvements Project, the pavement on Southmoor Drive from Rebecca Drive to Brett Drive is being reconstructed. The City’s contractor for the project, Otto Baum Company, will continue work beginning Wednesday, July 5, 2017, weather permitting. On Wednesday, July 5, the westbound lane of Southmoor Drive will be […]
CGTV Telecasts Public Meeting for the Proposed Stormwater Utility Fee Rate Increase
On Wednesday, June 28, Champaign Government Television (CGTV) joined the Public Works Department and the Finance Department to produce a live telecast of the public meeting for the proposed stormwater utility fee rate increase. This presentation provides information along with Q & A about the stormwater plan of finance that includes a proposed rate increase. […]
Champaign Police and Fire Encourage Fireworks Safety for Holiday Celebrations
As Independence Day approaches and the nation celebrates this July 4th, the City of Champaign reminds residents and visitors that fireworks can be dangerous and to celebrate safely by leaving the fireworks to the experts. If your family is planning to celebrate with fireworks in the City of Champaign, make sure they are legal and […]