Tyler Funk Appointed Champaign’s Next Fire Chief
City Manager Joan Walls announced today that she has appointed Tyler Funk to serve as the City of Champaign’s next Fire Chief effective November 19, 2025. Funk has served as the City’s Interim Fire Chief since July 2025. Prior to that, Funk served the Champaign Fire Department for 26 years, rising to the rank of […]
City Staff Join Community for Love & Peace Barbecue
Staff from multiple City departments were on-hand on Sunday, July 27, to join in the fun at a Love & Peace BBQ event in Douglass Park. The event was intended to build community and lift up young residents, including a meal, dance contest, structured activities, and school supply giveaways. City Manager Walls, Mayor Feinen, and […]
11th Annual Power of the Purse
On May 1, 2025, City Manager Joan Walls and Equity and Engagement Director Rachel Joy participated in the 11th Annual Power of the Purse held at Pear Tree Estates. This significant yearly fundraiser, organized by the United Way through its Women United group, harnesses the generosity of attendees via engaging silent and live auctions specifically […]
Champaign City Council to Vote on Appointment of Joan Walls as Next City Manager
At its meeting on December 3, 2024, the Champaign City Council will consider a resolution to appoint Joan Walls to serve as the next City Manager for the City of Champaign. For the past eleven years Walls has served as Deputy City Manager, a position that functions as the Chief Operating Officer of the City […]
Champaign City Manager Announces Upcoming Retirement
Champaign City Manager Dorothy Ann David today announced her plans to retire from the City of Champaign on December 20, 2024. David has served the City of Champaign for more than 30 years, including the last eleven years as City Manager. Upon announcing her upcoming retirement, City Manager David said, “I am extremely grateful to […]
City of Champaign Announces Public Works Director Finalists
After conducting a nationwide search, Champaign City Manager Dorothy Ann David has selected three finalists to interview for the Public Works Director position – Sinan Alpaslan, Benjamin Jordan, and Thomas Somers. Biographical information and a video statement from each finalist are now available on the City’s website at champaignil.gov/pwdirector. For health and safety reasons related […]
City Manager Receives ILCMA Special Service Award
At the 2019 Illinois City/County Management Association (ILCMA) Summer Conference, Champaign City Manager Dorothy David was recognized with the ILCMA Special Service Award for Service to the Association. Ms. David was appointed Champaign’s City Manager in 2013 and has proudly served the City’s residents since 2007.
New Traffic Control Order to Deter Engine Braking on Staley Road
New Traffic Control Order to Deter Engine Braking on Staley Road A new Traffic Control Order was recently approved by the City Manager which will prohibit large trucks traveling on Staley Road from using engine braking as a way to decelerate. This type of braking, sometimes called “Jake Braking”, causes loud noises and vibrations and […]
New Speed Limits on Kirby and Bradley Overpasses
New Speed Limits on Kirby and Bradley Overpasses Two new Traffic Control Orders were recently approved by the City Manager and will soon be implemented. The first order will reduce the posted speed limit along Kirby Avenue, between Staley Road and Duncan Road, to 35 mph. A similar change will be made along Bradley Avenue, […]
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 […]