ILCMA Recognizes Champaign’s City Managers
Two prestigious awards were presented to Champaign’s current and former City Managers staff during the Summer ILCMA Conference on June 4. City Manager Joan Walls was honored with ILCMA’s Special Service Award. This award is presented to those in the profession who have notable association or affiliate activity and significant professional accomplishments, including charitable acts, […]
ILCMA Summer Conference Visits Champaign
Champaign hosted the 2025 ILCMA (Illinois City/County Management Association) Summer Conference from June 3-5. Nearly 300 representatives from communities across the state attended the conference, which featured presentations and discussions regarding leadership strategies, innovation, and issues facing communities. Mayor Deborah Frank Feinen attended the awards luncheon on June 4, where she presented the event’s opening […]
City Staff Attend ILCMA Winter Conference
City Manager Dorothy Ann David and Deputy City Manager Joan Walls attended the Illinois City/County Management Association (ILCMA) Winter Conference in Normal, IL February 7-9, 2024. During the conference, Joan Walls was honored with the Life Saver Award, which honors ILCMA members who have provided support and mentoring to members in career transition. In addition, […]
HR Offers Interviewing Approaches for the Interviewer Training
On October 5, fifteen managers and supervisors from across the City participated in an Interviewing Approaches for the Interviewer webinar hosted by ILCMA and the NIU Center for Governmental Studies. This interactive webinar offered the opportunity for attendees to learn about setting the stage for successful interviews, asking the right questions, and best practices for […]
City Manager Receives ILCMA Special Service Award
At the 2019 Illinois City/County Management Association (ILCMA) Summer Conference, Champaign City Manager Dorothy David was recognized with the ILCMA Special Service Award for Service to the Association. Ms. David was appointed Champaign’s City Manager in 2013 and has proudly served the City’s residents since 2007.