Black Mental Health and Wellness Conference Recap
On September 20, 2025, the Champaign County Community Coalition’s Race Relations Subcommittee proudly hosted the 3rd Annual Black Mental Health and Wellness Conference at Parkland College from 8am – 4pm. This meaningful event shed light on the unique mental health challenges within the Black community, offering critical support, education, and resources for both individuals and […]
2025 America Recycles Day at Boneyard Creek Volunteer Opportunity
Updated on 9/26/25 to reflect a change to the time of the event. The City of Champaign is again hosting a volunteer clean-up event this fall, America Recycles Day @ Boneyard Creek: Clean-Up to remove trash and litter from the City rights-of-way and creeks. This event will be held from 9:00 – 11:00 a.m. on […]
West Haven Watch Hosts Neighborhood Clean Up
From August 22-24, 2025, the West Haven Watch group hosted a neighborhood clean-up event. Over the weekend, neighbors filled 2 dumpsters with unwanted bulk household items. Group leaders report that the best part of the event was the conversations neighbors had with each other. One neighbor, who grew up in Danville, said he was impressed […]
Beardsley Park Neighborhood Association Hosts Patricia Avery Day Celebration
On August 22, 2025, the Beardsley Park Neighborhood Association hosted a block party in celebration of Patricia Avery Day. The event was in conjunction with the honorary street naming ceremony in Mrs. Avery’s honor earlier that day. Beardsley Park Neighbors utilized neighborhood small grant funds to cover costs of the block party. In recognition of […]
Shine the Block: Oakwood Strong
On August 16, 2025, the community showed up strong for the folks at Oakwood Trace. First Followers lead the way in landscape and building clean up as well as the resource fair that followed with lots of treats to beat the heat advisory. Council Members Shauna Clayborn and Davion Williams, as well as Central High […]
Timberline Valley South HOA Completes Removal of Docks from Common Areas
On August 14, 2025, the Timberline Valley South HOA completed the removal of several common area docks in various states of disrepair. The docks were not only unsightly, but they hindered the repair of eroded shoreline along the HOA’s detention basins. HOAs are responsible for the maintenance of detention basins located within their bounds to […]
City Celebrates a Successful Summer with YES Interns
On August 8, 2025, City Manager Joan Walls, along with staff from the City Manager’s Office, Equity and Engagement, Police, Neighborhood Services, and Human Resources Departments, attended the Youth Employment Services (YES) end-of-year celebration at West Side Park. This event marked the conclusion of the City’s internship program for nine YES interns. Staff celebrated the […]
Neighborhood Groups Use Small Grants for National Night Out Events
Several registered neighborhood groups hosted National Night Out celebrations throughout Champaign. The United Garden Hills Neighborhood Association held their celebration in Garden Hills Park. The super-hero themed event included food, and games. The Ridgewood South Neighborhood Association held their event in Johnston Park. Neighbors enjoyed games, food, and fellowship. Finally, the Timberline Valley South HOA […]
Ashland Park HOA Hosts Annual Block Party and Resource Vendor Fair
On August 2, 2025, the Ashland Park HOA hosted their annual block party and resource vendor fair. Neighbors were treated to BBQ, music, and a bounce house while they visited different vendors and community resource providers. Neighborhood volunteers logged a whopping 181 hours in planning and implementing the event. Ashland Park’s Event Planning Committee is […]
Ponds of Windsor HOA Completes Commons Area Beatification Project
On August 4, 2025, the Ponds of Windsor HOA completed their commons area beautification project. Neighborhood volunteers completed the installation of landscape rock, mulch, and plants in common areas throughout the subdivision. Neighbors are dedicated to ensuring their landscaped commons are maintained as they add visual appeal to the entire neighborhood.