City Sponsors Sensory-Friendly Activity at Freedom Celebration
The City’s Equity and Engagement Department is proud to sponsor a sensory-friendly activity at this year’s Champaign County Freedom Celebration, highlighting its commitment to creating inclusive spaces for all residents. The event will feature That Kid Place, a mobile sensory museum designed to provide a welcoming and supportive activity for individuals with sensory sensitivities, including […]
No City Council Meeting Scheduled for Tuesday, July 4, 2023
There is no City Council Meeting scheduled for Tuesday, July 4, 2023. Click here to download the July 4, 2023 No Meeting Notice
Champaign Fire Department Encourages Safe and Lawful Fireworks Celebrations
As Independence Day approaches and our community begins to celebrate July 4th, the City of Champaign reminds residents and visitors that fireworks can be dangerous and to celebrate safely by leaving the fireworks to the experts. According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, there were approximately 15,600 fireworks-related, emergency department-treated injuries in 2020. This […]
Enforcement to Reduce Celebratory Gunfire during 4th of July Holiday Season
Champaign Police Department to Enforce Reduction of Celebratory Gunfire during the July 4th Holiday Season What: Celebratory gunfire remains a problem in many cities, particularly during the July 4th holiday season, and sadly, it can often have tragic results when innocent people are hit by the bullets and injured or killed. The reality is that any bullet discharged […]