Five CPD Officers Graduate from Police Training Institute
Congratulations to Champaign Police Officers Mitchell Gallier, Henry Johnson, Trevor Keeling, Tyler Rivelli, and Blake Shotts, who graduated on December 18, 2025, from the University of Illinois Police Training Institute. These five new officers will now spend the next 20 weeks in Field Training, where they will apply their basic law enforcement training and learn […]
City of Champaign Earns Perfect Score on Municipal Equality Index
(Updated November 19, 2025 to correct post title) The City of Champaign has once again achieved the highest possible score on the Human Rights Campaign’s 2025 Municipal Equality Index, reflecting the City’s long-standing commitment to fostering an inclusive and welcoming community. This recognition marks the fourteenth consecutive year that the Human Rights Campaign Foundation has […]
Equity & Engagement Staff Gives Presentation to Police Training Institute Cadets
On Thursday, September 4, 2025, Tracy Parsons, Community Relations Manager in the Equity and Engagement Department, delivered an impactful presentation to more than 110 cadets from across Illinois at the Police Training Institute. City staff discussed the vital role that community relations and public engagement play in effective law enforcement. Topics included strategies for building […]
Champaign County Community Coalition
On Wednesday, October 9, 2024, the Champaign County Community Coalition held its monthly meeting at the Holiday Inn Conference Center from 3:30 to 5:00 PM. Organization from around the community shared information about a few key events coming up. A Summit on Homelessness, scheduled for November 12, 2024, from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM at […]
Champaign Community Coalition September Recap
On Wednesday, September 11th, 2024, the Champaign County Community Coalition convened for its monthly meeting at the Holiday Inn Conference Center from 3:30 to 5 PM. Local law enforcement agencies provided valuable insights into recent crime trends and shared updates on upcoming events and initiatives. The Youth Assessment Center offered an overview of its services, […]
East Central Illinois Women Attorney’s Association (ECIWAA) Presentation
On May 21, 2024, Rachel Joy, from the Equity and Engagement Department presented during a meeting of the East Central Illinois Women Attorney’s Association (ECIWAA) at Silver Creek Restaurant. The focus of the presentation was the Community Gun Violence Reduction Blueprint. A focus on partnerships with community organizations, law enforcement and victim advocacy served as […]
January Community Coalition Meeting
On January 10, 2024, the Champaign County Community Coalition held its monthly meeting at the Holiday Inn Conference Center (101 Trade Center Dr., Champaign, IL 61820). This months meeting highlighted Illinois Soul, a new media platform set to air starting February 1, 2024. This new audience service Illinois bridges the gap in the media landscape […]
City of Champaign Again Earns Perfect Score on Municipal Equality Index for Inclusive LGBTQ+ Laws, Policies and Services
On November 14, 2023, the City of Champaign is proud to announce that it once again earned the highest possible score on the Human Rights Campaign’s 2023 Municipal Equality Index. This is the twelfth consecutive year that the Human Rights Campaign Foundation has recognized the City for its inclusive LGBTQ+ laws, policies, and services as […]
Champaign County Community Coalition
On November 8, 2023, the Champaign County Community Coalition held its monthly meeting. First Followers shared information regarding their upcoming Families of Resilience event. Attendees also received updates from local Police Chief’s about recent crime activities and crime statistics throughout the year. Juan Huerta, the Deputy Director of Public Engagement for the Secretary of State, […]
Champaign County Community Coalition
On October 11, 2023 the Equity and Engagement department hosted the monthly Champaign County Community Coalition meeting at the Holiday Inn hotel from 3:30pm-5pm. Information regarding the importance of gun safety was shared by Moms Demand Action. The importance of school attendance was also discussed by staff from Unit 4. The Community and Residential Services […]