Community Canvassing in Garden Hills
Friday April 21,2023, Justice Victim Advocates Jarrel Young and Eric Toga (Equity and Engagement Department) canvassed Sandra Drive and Cynthia Drive in Champaign. Located in the Garden Hills neighborhood this community had experienced gun violence a couple days prior. Door-to-door canvassing helps get the word out about upcoming events, links residents to resources, and strengthens […]
April 25, 2023 Regular Study Session Cancelled
The City Council Regular Study Session scheduled for Tuesday, April 25, 2023, has been cancelled. Click here to download the April 25, 2023 Cancellation Notice
Earth Day Tree Planting
In observance of Earth Day (4/22) Kirchner Building Centers and Country Arbors Nursery provided two “Gladiator” crabapple trees to the City of Champaign for planting. Participating was Andrew Lamoreux, Forestry Supervisor (and his children); Nichole Millage, Environmental Sustainability Specialist; Eliot Gallardo-Rendon, Yard Waste Maintenance Worker; and Mix 94.5/Illini Radio Group’s Tommy and Callie. […]
43:43:43 Neighborhood Engagement: Bristol Place Residents Committee
The Bristol Place Residents Committee neighborhood group (BPRC) is working in partnership with the Neighborhood Relations Division to host a neighborhood clean up event on Saturday, April 22, 2023, from 9 am – 12 pm. BPRC will utilize neighborhood small grant funds to rent a dumpster for neighbors to properly dispose of unwanted bulk household […]
43:43:43 Neighborhood Engagement: United Garden Hills Neighborhood Association
The United Garden Hills Neighborhood Association (UGHNA) met on Monday, April 17, 2023, to discuss neighborhood concerns and plan engagement activities. Representatives from the Champaign Police Department provided a crime data update for the neighborhood, and highlighted steps they plan to take to address pop-up parties and noise issues in the area. Additionally, staff from […]
Take Back the Night
April 20, 2023, City staff from the Equity and Engagement Department attend the annual “Take Back the Night” event hosted by Rape Advocacy, Counseling, and Education Services (RACES). This event is part of the larger schedule of events to bring attention to Sexual Assault Awareness Month in April. The evening begin with a march to […]
Hip Hop Workshop
April 20, 2023 Justice Victim Advocate, Jarrel Young, (Equity and Engagement) continued to facilitate a hip hop workshop at Kenwood Elementary School. Jarrel teamed up with Emily Kuchenbrod’s 5th grade class to create a song about social justice which included songwriting, beat making, and video production. This 5th grade class is prepping to perform these […]
Speed Limit Change on Rising Road
The Public Works Engineering Transportation Section will change the speed limit on Rising Road between Windsor Road and the City limit north of Kirby Avenue from 55-mph to 45-mph. Over the past few years, development in the area has seen an adjacent park, walking path, and football field. The speed limit adjustment aligns with spans […]
Anthony Drive Road Closure (between Dobbins Drive and Dale Drive)
In order to repair a water main under Anthony Drive, Duce Construction and Illinois American Water will close Anthony Drive between Dobbins Drive and Dale Drive. Both eastbound and westbound traffic will be detoured in the area. The closure will begin on Monday, April 24, and will reopen to traffic on Monday, May 5, 2023. […]
Sexual Assault Awareness Month Ribbons
April 17,2023, the SAAM planning committee, made up of staff and student volunteers from the Women’s Resource Center, hung teal ribbons on lamp posts on the University of Illinois campus. The ribbons feature a link to the Women’s Resource Center website where people can find support services, prevention workshops, and a schedule of events.