Neighborhood Services Tours Completed Flooring Project at Strides Shelter
Neighborhood Services staff recently toured Strides Shelter following the completion of a flooring replacement project supported by the City. The project replaced worn flooring in the entry area, staff offices, hallways, and the laundry room, improving safety and the overall condition of the facility. The work was completed in January 2026 at a total cost […]
City Staff attend Affordable Housing Forum
Neighborhood Services Department staff recently attended the Illinois Housing Council Affordable Housing Forum, joining approximately 825 housing professionals from across Illinois. The event brought together developers, consultants, nonprofit organizations, lenders, and public agencies to discuss strategies for expanding affordable housing and addressing growing housing demand. City staff also networked with affordable housing developers and consultants […]
Elementary Students Encouraged to “Protect Their Dream”
On February 26, Community Relations Manager Tracy Parsons, alongside author Dr. Gilo Kwesi Logan, visited Leal Elementary and Kenwood Elementary Schools to discuss Dr. Logan’s book, Protecting a Dream. Through messages of accountability, perseverance, and personal responsibility, students engaged with the themes of the book and were encouraged to reflect on their own goals, choices, […]
Staff Attend UIUC Housing Fair
Staff from the Neighborhood Services Department attended the UIUC Housing Fair to promote the Housing Needs Analysis and Strategy survey and share information on how to request a tenant inspection. Staff discussed the initial findings of the Housing Needs Analysis and Strategy with students and had conversations about their housing concerns. Visit engagechampaign.org for more […]
Neighborhood Services Department Hosts Resource Exchange
The Neighborhood Services Department’s Neighborhood Relations Division hosted a Resource Exchange on February 21, 2026 at Champaign Fire Station 1. Public Works staff presented information on detention pond maintenance and available City programs, credits, and incentives to assist. They also shared information on the various State-level organizations that provide resources on best practices for detention […]
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 […]
Neighborhood Services Department’s Housing Rehab Programs Help Reduce Radon in Homes
Did you know: The City’s housing rehab programs help reduce radon levels in qualifying homes. January is National Radon Action Month, a time to highlight the importance of protecting families from radon exposure in their homes. Radon is a naturally occurring, odorless gas that can seep into houses through the ground and is the second […]
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. […]