IDOT Conference | Today’s Challenge, Tomorrow’s Reward
On February 21, 2024, Mikal Washington from the Equity and Engagement Department and Adonis Fuller from the Finance Department attended IDOT’s annual conference “Today’s Challenge, Tomorrow’s Reward” in Springfield, IL at the Crowne Plaza hotel. The event was centered around providing education and networking opportunities to DBE firms and contractors. City staff provided information on […]
Du Sable Summit
On February 1, 2024, Community Relations Manager, Tracy Parsons (E&E) participated in the Du Sable Summit hosted by the Illinois Office of Minority Economic Empowerment. The purpose of the event was to convene black business organizations, leaders, entrepreneurs, and stakeholders. Participants were able to build connections, share ideas, participate in world-class matchmaking, and receive firsthand […]
IL NAHRO Conference and Annual Meeting
Neighborhood Services Director Kevin Jackson and key NSD staff attended this event in Springfield and participated in sessions focusing on fair housing, mental health challenges in housing, resident advisory boards, creating housing partnerships for the homeless and affordable housing development. Keynote speakers over the two days included Senator Dick Durbin and HUD Regional Director Antonio […]
City of Champaign Approved for $3.5 Million Section 108 Loan
HUD APPROVES $3,524,000 LOAN GUARANTEE TO CHAMPAIGN, IL The U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development today announced that it has approved a $3.5 million loan guarantee under Section 108 of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended, to the City of Champaign to provide financial assistance for the Bristol Park […]