Presentations to University Environmental Leadership Program
On January 12, 2024, Council Member Alicia Beck and Communications Manager Jeff Hamilton presented at the University of Illinois’ Environmental Leadership Program. Council Member Beck shared several tips for the group to consider when advocating for local policy changes, and Jeff provided an overview of the Council-Manager form of government and how policy issues are […]
Southwest Organizations Unifying Resources for Community and Employees Conference
On October 3-5, 2023, Council Member, Alicia Beck and Community Relations Manager in the Equity and Engagement Department, Tracy Parsons, attended the Southwest Organizations Unifying Resources for Community and Employees (SOURCE) Conference. The goal of SOURCE is to provide non-profit employee support for organizations to navigate resources and work one-on-one with employees to help resolve […]
City Celebrates 2023 CU Pride Fest and Parade!
On September 30, 2023, the City of Champaign joined the CU Pride Fest and Parade to celebrate everything that makes us fabulous! Council members, Alicia Beck, Matthew Gladney, Kathy Shannon, Michael Foellmer and City Staff from the Equity & Engagement Department, Public Works, Neighborhood Services Department, and Planning Department all came out to walk in […]
New Mayor Feinen Podcast features the SWFT Program
Support for Workforce Training (SWFT) is a short-term workforce training program at Parkland College providing wrap-around academic and career services. In her latest podcast, Mayor Feinen talks with SWFT Director Alicia Beck about the program. During their discussion Beck describes the SWFT program, shares information on the application process, and explains how SWFT helps area […]