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 […]
Supporting Victims: Meet Andre Davis, Champaign’s New Justice Victim Advocate
In the latest episode of Champaign City Profile, we sit down with Andre Davis, a Justice Victim Advocate in our Equity and Engagement department. Andre, who retired as a lieutenant after 20 years with the Champaign Police Department, now helps victims of violence connect with vital community resources and serves as a liaison between victims, […]
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 […]
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 […]
New Mayor Feinen Podcast Discusses “The Beat”
Watch the latest episode of the Mayor Feinen Podcast as Mayor Feinen sits down with Equity and Engagement Director Rachel Joy and Senior Planner for Economic Development T.J. Blakeman to get an update on The Beat. The Beat, a new and dynamic City initiative, is transforming Downtown Champaign into a vibrant entertainment hub, and it’s […]
Latest Champaign City Profiles Features Suki Reid
In the latest installment of the Champaign City Profiles podcast, residents gain an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the important role played by the City’s Administrative Assistant Suki Reid. Suki serves as Mayor Feinen’s Administrative Assistant and helps manage the Mayor’s very busy calendar, messages, and appearance requests. She also assists with the City’s liquor license […]
New Champaign City Profiles Features April Faulkner
In the latest episode of Champaign City Profiles, Station Manager Brian Paris talks with April Faulkner, a Community Relations Specialist in the Equity and Engagement Department. In the podcast, April provides some examples of what her department does and how her role is to help drive the department’s important work forward. One project that she […]
New Champaign City Profiles Podcast
Get to know the people who work for the City as we profile some of our wonderful staff members on our new podcast, Champaign City Profiles. We talk about their job responsibilities, how they came to work for the City, and what they enjoy most about City of Champaign government. In the latest episode we […]
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 […]