City Staff Engage with Students at Booker T. Washington
On December 6, 2024, staff members from various City departments— including Neighborhood Services, Finance, Equity and Engagement, Police, Fire, Public Works, and Internet Technologies—furthered their engagement efforts by visiting Booker T. Washington Elementary School to read to students. This initiative focuses on promoting a positive outlook on reading and continued education while fostering meaningful relationships […]
Illinois Black Chamber of Commerce Convention and the Outstanding City for Procurement Award
On August 7, 2024, Mikal Washington from the Equity and Engagement Department and Adonis Fuller from the Finance Department attended the Illinois Black Chamber of Commerce Convention in Peoria, IL. City staff participated in a matchmaking session, where they discussed the benefits of joining the Champaign Diversity Advancement Program (CDAP), the process for becoming a […]
The Beat
The City is thrilled to announce the launch of the downtown entertainment district’s official logo “The Beat.” Unveiled at a Council study session on May 7, 2024, the Beat encompasses all of the downtown entertainment district. Boasting a wide variety of entertainers and programs for the community to enjoy, The Beat will allow community members […]
Champaign Receives Another Clean Audit Opinion
At the January 25, 2022, City Council meeting, Finance Department staff presented the Annual Audit. The City’s independent auditor expressed the opinion that the City’s Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) for fiscal year 2020/21 fairly presents the financial position of the City in all material respects and in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles in […]
Finance Staff Member Appointed to IGFOA Board
At the recent Illinois Government Finance Officers Association (IGFOA) conference, Administrative Services Supervisor Jennifer Johnson was appointed to the IGFOA Executive Board as a Member-At-Large. The appointment is a two-year term and her primary responsibilities include serving as a liaison to the Conference Planning Team and working with committee chairs to develop avenues for professional […]
City Staff Attends Tyler Connect Conference
Three City employees – Seth Brewer (Finance), Cynthia Chandler (Information Technologies) and Daphne Greaves(Information Technologies) – attended the annual Tyler Connect Conference which was held in Dallas, Texas from April 7-10. Tyler, the software company behind the City’s financial and human resources software, uses Tyler Connect to provide opportunities for training and networking between Tyler […]
City of Champaign Recognized for Financial Reporting
The City of Champaign is proud to announce that it has once again been awarded a Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting by the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) for the City’s Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR). The Certificate of Achievement is the highest form of recognition […]
Now Showing: Champaign Connection Episode 61
On this episode of Champaign Connection, new Neighborhood Services Director Kerri Wiman talks with host Rick Atterberry about the mission and goals of the Neighborhood Services Department. Find out how her plans and goals for the department will help enhance our communities. Next, meet the new Finance Director Kay Nees. We get to know Kay […]
Input Sought Regarding Mobile Food Trucks
To gather public input regarding the operation and regulation of mobile food trucks, the City of Champaign will hold a public input session at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, February 19, 2018. This information meeting will be held in the City Buildings Council Chambers, located at 102 North Neil Street, Champaign. The information session will provide […]
City of Champaign Implements New Financial and Human Resource Management Software
Following a 15-month implementation project, the City of Champaign successfully launched a new financial and human resource management software solution on July 1, 2017. The new Munis Financial Management Software replaces an aging software system that was first put into service 21 years ago. The new software will streamline and maximize the efficiency of managing […]