Community Safety and Justice Meeting
On November 21st, staff from the Community Safety and Justice Division (Equity & Engagement) hosted a community meeting at The Champaign Public Library in response to recent shooting incidents in the Champaign area. Residents were informed about the Community Gun Violence Reduction Blueprint resources to help address these issues and find solutions to acts of […]
No City Council Meeting Scheduled for Tuesday, November 29, 2022
There is no City Council Meeting scheduled for Tuesday, November 29, 2022. Click here to download the November 29, 2022 No Meeting Notice
Cooking with Care this Thanksgiving Holiday
The kitchen is the center of activity during the Thanksgiving Holiday. While cooking with care should always be a priority, it becomes crucial on Thanksgiving Day when there is more activity and people in the home. Thanksgiving Day is the peak day for home cooking fires, followed by Christmas Day and Christmas Eve. Nearly three […]
Lieutenant Gregory Manzana Earns Northwestern University Leadership Award
The Champaign Police Department is proud to announce that Lieutenant Gregory Manzana received special honors on Friday, November 18, 2022, during his graduation from the Northwestern University Center for Public Safety’s School of Police Staff and Command. Lt. Manzana, a veteran of the Champaign Police Department, served as Vice President of his class and received […]
November 22, 2022 Regular Study Session Cancelled
The City Council Regular Study Session scheduled for Tuesday, November 22, 2022, has been cancelled. Click here to download the November 22, 2022 Cancellation Notice
Community Coalition Monthly Meeting
On November 9th, the Champaign County Community Coalition held its monthly meeting that was focused on workforce development within the community. The University of Illinois Human Resources Office came to promote their open positions and highlight their summer internship program. Parkland College presented about their Support for Workforce Training (SWFT) program. This program aids community […]
City Staff Discusses Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion with Local Boy Scouts
On November 17, 2022, Acting Community Relations Manager Mary Catherine Roberson (Equity and Engagement) met with members of the Boys Scouts of America Troop 101. The Troop is comprised of students from Champaign and Savoy. The scouts are working to earn their “Citizenship and Society” merit badges by learning about efforts to address equity within […]
Bailey Street Road Closure (between Walnut Street and Market Street)
In order to facilitate sign removal at 17 E. University, American Dowell Signs will close Bailey Street between Walnut Street and Market Street. The closure will occur on Tuesday, November 22, 2022, between the hours of 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. During the closure, access will be maintained to all local properties.
University Avenue Lane Closure (between Randolph Street and Neil Street)
In order to facilitate crane placement and window replacement at 100 W. University, Bacon & Van Buskirk Glass will close one westbound lane of University Avenue between Randolph Street and Neil Street. The closure will begin on Monday, November 21, and will end on Wednesday, November 23, 2022. During the closure, westbound traffic will be […]
City Staff Honored for Their Service and Commitment
During the City’s annual Employee Awards and Service Recognition Ceremony on November 16, 2022, the City celebrated the accomplishments and service of many of our exceptional staff members. This year’s ceremony honored 144 employees for going above and beyond the call of duty during the last challenging year. Employee Awards are earned in recognition of […]