Equity & Engagement Staff Participate in Welcoming Week 2025
Equity & Engagement staff proudly represented our department at several events during this year’s Welcoming Week, a national initiative celebrating inclusive communities that fully embrace immigrants and recognize their valuable contributions. This year’s celebration took place from September 12 to 21, 2025, and featured more than 20 events, including cultural performances, educational workshops, community dialogues, […]
New Mayor Feinen Podcast Discusses Brightly Citizen Portal
In the latest episode of The Mayor Feinen Podcast, Mayor Feinen sits down with Jeremy Schultz (Public Works) to learn about Champaign’s newest tool – Brightly Citizen Portal. This new system replaces the former SeeClickFix platform and gives residents an easier, faster way to report infrastructure concerns, like potholes, downed trees, traffic signal issues, and more. Learn […]
Mayor Feinen Podcast Spotlights Bloomberg Harvard Fellow
In the latest episode of The Mayor Feinen Podcast, Mayor Feinen speaks with Evan Teplensky, the Bloomberg Harvard City Hall Fellow currently working with the City of Champaign. In the podcast, Evan shares how his fellowship is being used to support the City’s community engagement and data-driven decision-making, especially through his work on the City’s […]
New Episode of The Mayor Feinen Podcast Focuses on IDOT’s Prospect Avenue Project
In her latest podcast, Mayor Feinen talks with Planning and Development Director Bruce Knight and Public Works Director Terry Lusby, Jr. to share more details about IDOT’s proposed changes to Prospect Avenue, including a “road diet”, the addition of bike lanes, and ADA accessibility improvements. Watch the video or listen to the audio podcast.
New Episode of The Mayor Feinen Podcast Focuses on CPD Reaccreditation
In the newest installment of her podcast, Mayor Feinen sits down with ILEAP Director/Chief, Jeff Hamer, and CPD’s Lt. Greg Manzana, to discuss the Champaign Police Department’s recent reaccreditation as a Tier 2 department, the highest standard of excellence. In this episode, they talk about: what Tier 2 accreditation means for the Champaign community, how […]
Protecting the Mahomet Aquifer the Subject of Latest Mayor Feinen Podcast
Check out the latest episode of the Mayor Feinen Podcast as Mayor Deb Feinen sits down with State Senator Paul Faraci and State Representative Carol Ammons to discuss the vital importance of protecting the Mahomet Aquifer, the region’s primary source of drinking water. In this new podcast, Faraci and Ammons discuss their proposed legislation aimed […]
Mayor Feinen Elected President of the Illinois Municipal League
On September 21, 2024, Mayor Deborah Frank Feinen was unanimously elected to serve a one-year term as President of the Illinois Municipal League (IML). Mayor Feinen has served on the IML Board of Directors as a Vice President since 2020, and was elected to this top position during the 111th IML Annual Conference held last […]
New Episode of The Mayor Feinen Podcast Features Council Member Jamar Brown
We are excited to announce a new episode of The Mayor Feinen Podcast featuring an engaging conversation between Mayor Feinen and newly appointed Council Member Jamar Brown. This episode offers a unique opportunity to learn about Council Member Brown’s background, his extensive community involvement, and his vision for Champaign’s future. Council Member Brown brings a wealth […]
City Council to Consider $2 Million State Grant for Community Development and Violence Prevention
On May 16, 2023, the Champaign City Council will consider approving an agreement to accept $2,000,000 from the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) through the Community Development, Violence Prevention and Administrative Costs Grant. This grant funding was appropriated for the City of Champaign by the late State Senator Scott Bennett. If the […]
Mayor Feinen Issues Statement Regarding Passing of State Senator Scott Bennett
Mayor Deborah Frank Feinen released the following statement today regarding the passing of State Senator Scott Bennett: “I am heartbroken to learn of the passing of State Senator Scott Bennett, a man who truly made a difference in the lives of so many people across Central Illinois. My heartfelt condolences go out to his wife […]