CGTV Earns 16th National Video Award
At the 34th Annual Government Programming Awards held on September 26, 2019, the National Association of Telecommunications Officers and Advisors (NATOA) bestowed an Award of Honor (4th place) to the City for its televised coverage of Champaign City Council meetings. This represents the 16th national award that CGTV has received since 2005. CGTV Online has […]
City Board and Subcommittee Meetings Televised
The City is now producing live coverage of Board of Fire and Police Commissioners and Citizen Review Subcommittee meetings. The Board of Fire and Police Commissioners meets regularly on the 4th Monday of each month at 4:15 pm in the Champaign City Building (102 N. Neil St.). The Citizen Review Subcommittee meets regularly on the […]
Champaign Connection: New Episode Airing & Streaming Now!
A new episode of the City’s award-winning show Champaign Connection is airing now through the end of May on CGTV. You can also watch online on the City’s website and YouTube channel. Episode 68 is jam-packed with safety information and updates on how the City is addressing stormwater issues Severe weather may happen at any […]
Local Candidate Forums Telecast on CGTV
On February 27 and 28, 2019, the League of Women Voters of Champaign County, the NAACP-Champaign County, and The News-Gazette sponsored two candidate forums which were telecast live on CGTV and live streamed on CGTV Online. The February 27 forum featured candidates for Urbana School Board, Champaign School Board, and Parkland Community College Board. The February 28 […]
CGTV Online – Live Steaming and On-Demand
We’re Live! As a reminder, Champaign Government Television (CGTV) is telecast live on local cable systems (Comcast, AT&T U-verse, i3 Broadband) and live streamed 24×7. CGTV’s mobile-friendly website can be viewed on computers, tablets, and phones. Check it out at champaignil.gov/live. We’re On-Demand Too! City Council, Board, and Commission meetings, along with City-produced programming, are also available […]
4th Annual Edward M. Hoffman Memorial Awards and Pinning Ceremony Now Airing on CGTV
The City’s Communications Division and Fire Department staff recently completed the video production of the Hoffman Awards ceremony held on October 10, 2018. This event honors citizens and members of local ambulance services in addition to Champaign Police Officers, Fire Fighters, and METCAD 9-1-1 Telecommunicators who displayed exemplary service to those they have sworn to […]
Immigrant Welcome Awards Celebration Airing on CGTV
CGTV and UPTV (Urbana) co-produced a video of the 5th Annual Welcome Awards Ceremony & Celebration that was held on September 22, at the Urbana Free Library. The video highlights recipients who have exemplified excellence in leadership and community impact in supporting our local immigrants. Entertainment was provided by Ballet Folklorico Mitotiani. There are many […]
CGTV Televises Four Candidate Forums
During September and October, Champaign Government Television (CGTV) produced live coverage of four candidate forums which were held in Council Chambers and telecast on CGTV. The forums are replayed regularly on CGTV and are also available for on-demand viewing at champaignil.gov/cgtv. 9/14/18 Candidate Forum: Champaign County Sheriff, Clerk, and Auditor 9/21/18 Candidate Forum: Champaign County […]
Catch a New Episode of Champaign Connection
A new and exciting episode of Champaign Connection started airing on CGTV and streaming online on August 1. On episode 64, we devoted two segments of the show to discuss both the Use of Force Review Committee and the Citizen Review Subcommittee. We get an in-depth look into how both groups were initiated, their purpose, […]
New Episode of Champaign Connection
On the latest of episode of Champaign Connection: After enduring more than 100 cold days in January (ok, it just seemed like January would never end) summer is finally here which means construction season is in full swing. City Engineer Dave Clark shares the latest updates about MCORE, Downtown construction, and various road and sidewalk […]