Keynote Speaker Champaign Public Library Staff Development Day
On Friday, November 8, 2024, Rachel Joy, Equity and Engagement Department was the guest speaker for the Champaign Public Library’s staff development day. Rachel provided valuable insights into the Equity and Engagement Department and its three divisions. This informative session sparked a lively Q&A, demonstrating the interest of library staff in the department’s work. Library […]
Spots Still Available for October Countywide Residential Electronics Collection
The Countywide Residential Electronics Collection (CREC) event this fall will take place on Saturday, October 12, 2024, from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Parkland College. To attend the CREC event, Champaign County residents MUST register online in advance at https://ecycle.simplybook.me/. The online registration process allows residents to reserve an available 15-minute time slot between […]
Registration Now Open for May Countywide Residential Electronics Collection
The Countywide Residential Electronics Collection (CREC) event this spring will take place on Saturday, May 18, 2024, from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Parkland College. To attend the CREC event, residents of participating Champaign County communities must register online in advance at https://ecycle.simplybook.me/. The online registration process allows residents to reserve an available 15-minute time […]
Call for Nominations for the 2024 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Countywide Celebration
The 23rd Annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Countywide Celebration will be held in January 2024. This community event celebrates the legacy of Dr. King and provides an opportunity to highlight community members or local organizations for their outstanding work and positive impact in Champaign County. Organizers of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, […]
City of Champaign Breaks Ground on $35 Million Garden Hills Infrastructure Improvement Project
Transformative Project to Manage Stormwater and Provide New Neighborhood Park On October 10, 2023, the City of Champaign held a groundbreaking celebration to kick off construction of Phase Two of the Garden Hills Drainage Improvements Project. The ceremony was held at Hedge POP! Park and was preceded by remarks from elected officials, City officials, and […]
Residential Electronics Collection Event Online Registration
The online registration for the Fall Residential Electronics Collection Event will open on Monday, September 12, 2022. The collection event will take place on Saturday, October 15, 2022, at Parkland College. The event is co-sponsored by City of Champaign, City of Urbana, Village of Savoy, and Champaign County. Registrants can reserve one of the available […]
HACC Dedicates David C. Sankey Center for Youth and Community Development
On January 19, Office of Equity, Community and Human Rights staff (Mary Catherine Roberson and Tracy Parsons) joined the Housing Authority of Champaign County (HACC) for the dedication of the David C. Sankey Center for Youth and Community Development. This HACC EnVision Center was established to promote education and leadership in Champaign County. In partnership with CU […]
LAST CALL FOR MLK NOMINATIONS
Now’s the time to recognize an individual or organization having a positive impact in Champaign County! Nominations are being accepted for three prestigious community awards that will be presented at the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Countywide Celebration on January 17. Learn more and submit a nomination at mlkcelebration.org. Submission deadline is November 30. The Champaign […]
Martin Luther King Jr. Countywide Celebration – Call For Nominations
Martin Luther King Jr. Countywide Celebration – Call For Nominations Recognize an individual or organization having a positive impact in Champaign County! Nominations are being accepted for three prestigious community awards that will be presented at the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Countywide Celebration on January 17, 2021. Learn more and submit a nomination […]
Residential Electronics Collection Event – Fall Wrap-up
Residential Electronics Collection Event – Fall Wrap-up The fall Residential Electronics Collection Event was held on Friday, October 9 and Saturday, October 10, 2020 at Parkland College. The event is co-sponsored by City of Champaign, City of Urbana, Village of Savoy, and Champaign County. Out of the 2,118 that pre-registered via our online registration system, […]