Neighborhood Services Hosts Reception for Registered Neighborhood Group Leaders
On Thursday, November 13, 2025, the Neighborhood Services Department-Neighborhood relations Division hosted a Neighborhood Leaders Reception in appreciation of the various engagement activities completed by neighborhood leaders and volunteers. Neighborhood-based engagement activities increased by 42% over last year, with 50 total engagement events in 2025 versus 35 in 2024. The largest increase was in neighborhood-based […]
Ashland Park HOA Holds Neighborhood Cleanup Event
On November 8, 2025, the Ashland Park HOA held a neighborhood cleanup event to remove litter and debris from their north Pond at Olympian Drive and Prospect Ave. Litter sticks, buckets and gloves were borrowed from the Neighborhood Relations Division Engagement Trailer. Several neighbors volunteered their time to collect 12 bags of litter from the […]
Fraternity Hosts Cleanup Event in Washington Park
On Sunday, October 26, members of the professional fraternity Alpha Rho Chi held a cleanup competition in Washington Park at 245 E. Chalmers in Champaign. The group borrowed gloves, litter sticks, trash bags, and buckets from the Neighborhood Relations engagement trailer. Volunteers raced through the park to see who could pick up the most trash. […]
Ashland Park HOA Hosts Neighborhood Trunk or Treat
On Saturday, October 25, the Ashland Park HOA hosted a trunk or treat for their neighbors. Group leaders used small grant funds to pay for food, decorations, supplies, and a grill master to handle the cooking. They also borrowed a popcorn machine, games, and other supplies from the Neighborhood Relations engagement trailer. Nearly 100 neighbors […]
Exterior Property Improvement Following Contact from Code Compliance Division
Staff from the Neighborhood Services Department’s Code Compliance Division noticed a property that was in need of exterior repairs in the 900 block of W. Beardsley Ave. An exterior housing violation notice was issued to the owner. The owner contacted the inspector stating that they were unable to make repairs to the property and that […]
City of Champaign Invites Residents to Weigh in on Housing Needs Survey
The City of Champaign is now seeking community input for the Housing Needs Analysis and Strategy, the City’s first comprehensive housing study in more than fifteen years. Amid a nationwide housing crisis, the City is advancing efforts to understand and quantify Champaign’s housing needs. Whether it is finding and buying a home, attaining and affording […]
Karla Condos Hosts Neighborhood Clean Up
The Karla Condos Neighborhood hosted a clean-up event on October 11, 2025. The group used the City’s small grant funds to rent a dumpster that allowed neighbors to dispose of unwanted bulk household items. The group also borrowed supplies from the Neighborhood Relations Division’s engagement trailer. Neighbors reported having a good time socializing and helping […]
GHMC Neighborhood Watch Hosts Block Party
The GHMC Neighborhood Watch hosted a block party on October 4, 2025. The group used small grant money to purchase hamburgers and hot dogs and neighbors brought side dishes to share. The group also borrowed supplies from the Neighborhood Relations Division Engagement Trailer and enjoyed live music.
Victor Street Neighborhood Watch Hosts Meet and Greet
On September 27, 2025, the Victor Street Neighborhood Watch hosted a neighborhood meet and greet to welcome families who had recently moved into the neighborhood. Neighbors shared a meal while getting to know each other and learning more about their neighborhood. Meet and greet events are a great way to introduce new neighbors to group […]
2025 Targeted Neighborhood Cleanup
The Neighborhood Relations Division hosted the 2025 Targeted Neighborhood Clean-Up Event on September 27, 2025. During the event, 132 Champaign households dropped off unwanted bulk items at the Republic Urbana Transfer Station, to be disposed of at no charge to the resident. A total of 12.7 tons of refuse was dropped off over a period […]