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 […]
City Hosts Community Events Against Gun Violence
Over the past week, members of the Equity and Engagement team participated in three impactful community-led meetings focused on creating change and finding solutions to end gun violence in our community. Notable attendees included Council Member Shauna Clayborn and Champaign Police Chief Timothy Tyler. The first event, titled “Stand Together Against Injustice,” took place on […]
Inaugural FusionFest at Krannert Center
On Sunday, February 2, 2025 staff from the Equity and Engagement Department were in attendance at the inaugural FusionFest at Krannert Center for the Performing Arts. The FusionFest was a Lunar New Year Celebration ringing in the 2025 Year of the Snake with a vibrant explosion of culture! This event was cosponsored by the Chinese […]