Government 101 Class Kicks Off for Second Year
The Champaign City Government 101 Academy kicked off September 15, 2016, with a welcome from Deputy Mayor Paul Faraci and a session on the City Council and City Manager’s Office. Class participants learned about the council-manager form of government, the various roles of the Council, Mayor, and City Manager, Boards and Commissions, liquor licensing, and […]
Nineteenth Fire Factor Academy Set to Ignite
On Saturday, September 27, Fire Factor 19 will ignite students’ minds and spur them to action. One Hundred and Twenty University of Illinois student-leaders from across the campus will gather at the Illinois Fire Service Institute, 11 Gerty Dr. for this Semester’s fire safety / awareness training. During the morning event, students will “escape” from […]
Fire Factor 19
As of Friday, September 12, 111 students have registered for the Fall Fire Factor Academy. This event will take place at the Illinois Fire Service Academy on September 27, 2014. Dormitory student fire marshals are being trained at the academy, so 120 to 150 students are expected to attend. The online learning portion of the […]
Police Department Conducts Basic Youth Police Academy
The Champaign Police Department’s Community Outreach Unit hosted a Basic Youth Police Academy June 9-12, 2014. This summer program is designed to provide youth in the Champaign County area, between 12-18 years of age, a clearer understanding of law enforcement practices. The Basic Academy provides an opportunity for youth and police officers to build stronger, […]