4th Annual Beat the Streets
On June 29, 2024, Angel’s Youth Center hosted their fourth annual “Beat the Streets” event at Champaign’s Centennial Park. Executive Director Angelica Johnson said the event was created to educate kids about the dangers of gun violence, and to encourage consideration for their future. Angel’s Youth Center welcomed nearly 50 kids from throughout Central Illinois […]
Centennial Park Parking Lot Exit
The Public Works Engineering Transportation Section had a “No Parking” sign installed on John Street east of the Centennial Park parking lot exit. Due to the popularity of the new pickleball courts, this sign was installed to eliminate the problem of people parking illegally on John Street east of the Centennial Park parking lot exit. […]
Community Engagement Fun at Touch-A-Truck Event at Centennial Park
On May 11, 2022, the City’s Police, Fire, and Public Works Departments participated in the Champaign Park District’s Touch-A-Truck event at Centennial Park. The four-hour event gave kids and parents an opportunity to get up close and personal with several unique vehicles from the City’s fleet, including a squad car, SWAT truck, crime scene van, […]