City of Champaign Again Earns Perfect Score on Municipal Equality Index for Inclusive LGBTQ+ Laws, Policies and Services
The City of Champaign is proud to announce that it once again earned the highest possible score on the Human Rights Campaign’s 2024 Municipal Equality Index. This is the thirteenth consecutive year that the Human Rights Campaign Foundation has recognized the City for its inclusive LGBTQ+ laws, policies, and services as a part of their […]
“Be Yourself Ball”
On Sunday, Sept 22, 2024, staff from Equity & Engagement Department hosted a resource table at the Hitnhomeboy “Be Yourself Ball” at the Illini Union. This event was designed to educate and entertain about the culture of Ballroom which originated in queer Black communities. Attendees participated in a variety of contests involving dance, outfits, and impersonations.
Pride on Market Street!
On Friday, September 20, 2024, City staff from the Equity & Engagement Department supported Pride on Market Street! This event was sponsored by Uniting Pride of Champaign County as a part of their week long calendar of events for Pride Fest. This event took over Market Street with vendors, food, and performances, partnering with Seven […]
2024 Pride Fest and Parade!
Uniting Pride of Champaign County (UP Center) is hosting their 14th annual Pride Fest and Parade this September 13-22. The City is proud to be a sponsor and promote the fantastic schedule of events. On Wednesday, Sept 4, April Faulkner, Community Relations Specialist in the Equity & Engagement Department sat down with Nicole Frydman, Director of the […]
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 […]
City of Champaign Again Earns Perfect Score on Municipal Equality Index for Inclusive LGBTQ+ Laws, Policies and Services
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 a part of their […]
City Celebrates 2023 CU Pride Fest and Parade!
On September 30, 2023, the City of Champaign joined the CU Pride Fest and Parade to celebrate everything that makes us fabulous! Council members, Alicia Beck, Matthew Gladney, Kathy Shannon, Michael Foellmer and City Staff from the Equity & Engagement Department, Public Works, Neighborhood Services Department, and Planning Department all came out to walk in […]
City Staff Prepare Float for Pride Fest Parade!
On September 28, 2023, staff from multiple departments worked together to decorate a City truck for entry in this weekend’s CU Pride Fest parade. The activity fostered cross-departmental teamwork, cooperation, and bonding. Thank you to all those who participated in the Pride Parade float building! The City is a proud advocate for the equality, wellness, […]
The City Building Celebrated Pride
June is the month in which we honor the 1969 riots at the Stonewall Inn that sparked a movement to live up to our Nation’s promise of equality, liberty, and justice for all. Our friends at Uniting Pride Center came to decorate the display case in the City Building with tons of useful information about […]
Community Coalition Kicks Off 2023
On January 11, the Champaign County Community Coalition hosted its first meeting of 2023. They were joined by a panel of youth leaders from DREAAM, Urbana Neighborhood Connection, and Unit 4 School District to discuss addressing the needs of youth within the community. The panel shared that some of the biggest needs that community youth […]