Impact Outreach Worker Attends CUPHD Justice Coalition Documentary Screening
On October 11, Impact Outreach Worker Kellen Brown attended the Champaign-Urbana Public Health District’s (CUPHD) Justice Coalition event, which featured a screening of the PBS documentary Discovered Truth: A Healthcare Journey. The screening took place at the Independent Media Center and brought together a diverse group of community members and organizations dedicated to promoting health equity and justice. Local vendors and advocacy groups, […]
City Staff Participate in Back to School Clap-Ins
On August 12 and 13, 2025, City Council members Will Kyles and Davion Williams, along with staff from the City’s Police and Equity and Engagement Departments, participated in clap-in events at Booker T. Washington Elementary and Centennial High School, welcoming students back and celebrating the start of a new school year. The events served as […]
July Community Coalition Update
The Champaign County Community Coalition held its monthly meeting on Wednesday, June 11, 2025 at the Holiday Inn Conference Center. A key highlight of the meeting was the update on the upcoming Black Mental Health and Wellness Conference, scheduled for September 20, 2025. The event will feature Dr. Tiffany Gholson of Breaking Barriers International as […]
CUPHD | Black Health, Wealth, and Wellness Panel Discussion
On February 22, 2024, Mikal Washington and Eric Toga from the Equity and Engagement Department attended the Black Health, Wealth, and Wellness panel discussion hosted by Champaign-Urbana Public Health District’s Justice Coalition. The event focused on the inequalities regarding healthcare, economic development, and access to resources for blacks in America. City staff were able to […]
Community Coalition February Meeting
On February 14, 2024, the Champaign County Community Coalition held its monthly meeting at Holiday Inn Conference Center (101 Trade Center Dr., Champaign, IL 61820). This month’s meeting included updates from local law enforcement regarding crime statistics, upcoming engagement efforts, and partnership opportunities. Operation Hope, a college and career readiness program through Unit 4 held […]
New Episode of The Mayor Feinen Podcast
On January 25, the City published the latest episode of The Mayor Feinen Podcast. In this episode, Mayor Feinen talks with Julie Pryde (Administrator for the Champaign-Urbana Public Health District) about COVID-19 vaccines and how vaccinations are being administered in Champaign County. You can listen to the podcast online at champaignil.gov/podcasts or subscribe through your […]
Champaign, Urbana, and Champaign County Leaders Issue COVID-19 Statement
As local government leaders, our top priorities are the health, safety, and welfare of our residents, visitors, and employees. We know COVID-19 (coronavirus) will impact our community. While the full extent remains uncertain, we know that we must all take immediate steps to slow the spread of the virus today. Our government agencies are also […]