City Attorney Serves as Panelist at UIUC Alumni Event
On March 29, City Attorney Thomas Yu participated as a panelist at a UIUC Alumni event. The event was hosted by the Illinois Student Council and took place at the University YMCA . The panel discussion and Q&A were geared towards helping students optimize their college experience, overcome self-doubt, and address misconceptions about entering the […]
Friday Forum + Conversation
On Friday, September 20, 2024 staff from the City of Champaign were invited to speak at the University YMCA Friday Forum + Conversations. This weekly event is designed to engage the community in thought-provoking discussions about current events. Tom Yu, City Attorney and Janel Gomez, Community Relations Manager, highlighted the City’s involvement in the Champaign […]
Illinois Black Chamber of Commerce Convention and the Outstanding City for Procurement Award
On August 7, 2024, Mikal Washington from the Equity and Engagement Department and Adonis Fuller from the Finance Department attended the Illinois Black Chamber of Commerce Convention in Peoria, IL. City staff participated in a matchmaking session, where they discussed the benefits of joining the Champaign Diversity Advancement Program (CDAP), the process for becoming a […]
The Beat
The City is thrilled to announce the launch of the downtown entertainment district’s official logo “The Beat.” Unveiled at a Council study session on May 7, 2024, the Beat encompasses all of the downtown entertainment district. Boasting a wide variety of entertainers and programs for the community to enjoy, The Beat will allow community members […]
Law Clerks Win Second Place in Writing Competition
Law Clerks Morgan Knight and Bobby Mannis, participated in the Franklin W. Klein Law Student Writing Competition. Their article, titled “Existential Blue: Police and Municipal Duty, Liability, and Recommendations for Suicide Prevention” took second place in the Law Student category. This competition is hosted each year by the Illinois Local Government Lawyers Association and centers […]
Legal Department Gives Presentation at University of Illinois College of Law
City of Champaign Law Clerks, Chloe Porath, Morgan Knight, and Bobby Mannis, and Deputy City Attorney, Jennifer Bannon, gave a presentation about municipal law at the University of Illinois College of Law on January 29, 2024. The presentation was intended to educate students about careers in local government law and to encourage students to apply […]
City Celebrates Staff for Service and Values
The annual Employee Awards and Service Recognition Ceremony was held on November 15, 2023. This event celebrates the accomplishments and service of City of Champaign staff honored with either an employee award or for achieving a career milestone. This year’s celebration honored 83 employees who received an individual or team award. These staff members were […]
‘Thank You’ Celebration!
Through the University of Illinois and Champaign Community Unit 4 School District, the City welcomed 19 interns and Youth Employment Services (YES) students to join our staff this summer. These students were able to see the ins and outs of how the City works while getting hands on experience in eight different departments. On July […]
New Episode of Champaign Spotlight Features City Attorney Thomas Yu
The City is thrilled to present the latest addition to our Champaign Spotlight series with a new episode featuring City Attorney Thomas Yu. Join us as he shares insights about his experience in the legal profession and the extraordinary team he leads. Hear some behind-the-scenes stories that shaped our City’s history. Gain valuable perspective on […]
Communities of Practice
On May 15, 2023 the Communities of Practice team met to continue work on implementing the Welcoming Plan. This team is made up of leadership across the county from City departments, not-for-profits, and other public service entities. The Welcoming Plan is a set of strategic initiatives to welcome immigrants and better integrate foreign-born residents into […]