Bristol Place Offer Letters
NSD completed a mass mailing to both tenants and property owners in the Bristol Place Neighborhood advising them of the City’s interest in purchasing their property. Letters to the tenants explained that they were not being asked to move, just being made aware that we are in contact with the owners of their homes about […]
2014 Star Community Service Day
The City of Champaign will host a STAR (Service Together Achieves Results) Community Service Day on Saturday, August 23, 2014, from 8:00 am – 12:00 pm. The STAR Service Day will provide an opportunity for University of Illinois students and community volunteers to participate in community service projects and initiatives to improve neighborhoods located within […]
“Own the Night, Own your Community” National Night Out 2014
The City of Champaign will recognize National Night Out on Tuesday, August 5, 2014, from 4-8 p.m. National Night Out (NNO) is a designated evening when communities across America come together to take a stand against crime. To celebrate the nationwide event, residents are encouraged to lock their doors, turn on their porch lights and […]
Police Department Conducts Basic Youth Police Academy
The Champaign Police Department’s Community Outreach Unit hosted a Basic Youth Police Academy June 9-12, 2014. This summer program is designed to provide youth in the Champaign County area, between 12-18 years of age, a clearer understanding of law enforcement practices. The Basic Academy provides an opportunity for youth and police officers to build stronger, […]
SITI Company/Krannert Community Engagement Project
John Ruffin, Neighborhood Coordinator met with the Krannert Center for Performing Arts Community Engagement team, the SITI Company theater group, and community team members to discuss the proposed theater project development. The proposed project will be a collaborative project in conjunction with the theater group and community stakeholders. It was agreed that the group will […]
Champaign Police Department Seeks the Public’s Help to Solve Weekend Shootings
Community partnerships are the foundation of effective crime prevention and community policing. Therefore, the Champaign Police Department is requesting assistance from the public in solving gun crimes committed over the past four days. Since May 22, 2014, the Champaign Police Department has responded to approximately 15 gun-related incidents; five (5) shootings, seven (7) shots heard […]
Green Street Public Open House
Community Civic Event Date and Time of Meeting: Wednesday, March 12, 2014 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Purpose of Meeting: Green Street Public Open House Location: Champaign Public Library 200 W. Green Street The open house represents the official kick off to the City’s $6 million dollar Green Street Phase III project. This project will […]