ACT-SO Annual Kickoff
On Monday, September 30, 2024, Tracy Parsons from the Equity and Engagement Department attended the ACT-SO Annual Kickoff event, organized by the NAACP Champaign County Branch, held at the Champaign Public Library. The event provided an informative and inspiring introduction to the ACT-SO (Afro-Academic, Cultural, Technological and Scientific Olympics) program. Attendees had the opportunity to […]
2024 Immigrant Welcome Awards
On Sunday, Sept 22, 2024, City staff from the City Manager’s Office and the Equity & Engagement Department, were excited to participate in the 2024 Immigrant Welcome Awards hosted by CU Immigration Forum. The 11th Annual Immigrant Welcome Awards Ceremony and Celebration was a resounding success, honoring outstanding individuals and organizations that have made significant […]
City of Champaign Designated as First Certified Welcoming Place in State of Illinois
The City of Champaign is proud to announce it has been recognized as a Certified Welcoming place by Welcoming America, becoming the only municipality in Illinois to achieve this distinction. In 2022, Champaign participated in Welcoming America’s comprehensive evaluation process and is now one of 20 other municipalities in the United States who have earned […]