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 […]
Latest Mayor Feinen Podcast Features the Chamber of Commerce
The Champaign County Chamber of Commerce was recently awarded the Outstanding Chamber of the Year for Illinois in 2021. In this new podcast, Mayor Feinen talks with the Chamber’s President & CEO Laura Weis. During their discussion they review the Chamber’s efforts to help Champaign businesses respond, reopen, and recover from the COVID pandemic. They […]
Mayor Feinen Reelected to the Illinois Municipal League Board of Directors
The City of Champaign congratulates Mayor Deborah Frank Feinen for being reelected to the Illinois Municipal League (IML) Board of Directors. The IML recently held its 108th Annual Conference, and the election took place during the group’s Annual Business Meeting on September 25, 2021. Mayor Feinen was reelected to serve as one of the Board’s […]
Mayor Feinen Issues Statement Regarding Verdict in Chauvin Murder Trial
Today justice was served as a Minneapolis jury held former police officer Derek Chauvin accountable for the murder of George Floyd. This is an important first step in the healing process for our country, but we must realize that actions to eliminate systemic racism and rebuild trust in community-police relationships must continue locally and at […]
New Episode of The Mayor Feinen Podcast Features Goal Getters Program
The latest episode of The Mayor Feinen Podcast was released on April 2, 2021, and features an engaging discussion about the Goal Getters program. Goal Getters is a program that provides academic and behavioral guidance, mentorship, social emotional learning opportunities, family focused activities and positive community experiences to a select group of Unit 4 high […]
New Episode of The Mayor Feinen Podcast
On January 25, the City published the latest episode of The Mayor Feinen Podcast. In this episode, Mayor Feinen talks with Julie Pryde (Administrator for the Champaign-Urbana Public Health District) about COVID-19 vaccines and how vaccinations are being administered in Champaign County. You can listen to the podcast online at champaignil.gov/podcasts or subscribe through your […]