City of Champaign Invites Stakeholder Input on Development, Permitting, and Inspection Processes
The City of Champaign is engaged in a comprehensive assessment of the City’s development review, permitting, and inspection processes. The City has hired Matrix Consultants to evaluate current processes and gather suggestions and feedback from the development community concerning these City services. Interested stakeholders are invited to attend a focus group next week to share […]
Mayor Feinen Elected First Vice President of the Illinois Municipal League
On September 23, 2023, Mayor Deborah Frank Feinen was unanimously elected to a one-year term as the Illinois Municipal League’s (IML) First Vice President. IML is a statewide association that represents Illinois communities and provides a united voice on matters involving common interests across the state. Mayor Feinen was elected to this leadership position during […]
Champaign, Urbana, and Champaign County Announce 2023 Trick-or-Treating Hours
Halloween trick-or-treating hours in the City of Champaign, City of Urbana, and Champaign County will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 31, 2023. The Champaign County Board has approved specific rules/guidelines/hours, which both Champaign and Urbana have historically agreed to. Those guidelines state that Halloween trick-or-treating will be held on October 31, regardless […]
Champaign, Urbana, and Champaign County Announce 2022 Trick-or-Treating Hours
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 30, 2022 Contacts: Jeff Hamilton, [email protected], 217-403-8710 Bridget Broihahn, [email protected], 217-328-8264 Darlene Kloeppel, County Executive, [email protected], 217-384-3776 Champaign, Urbana, and Champaign County Announce 2022 Trick-or-Treating Hours Halloween trick-or-treating hours in the City of Champaign, City of Urbana, and Champaign County will be held from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm […]
City of Champaign Proposes Settlements in Two Lawsuits
At their meeting on February 21, 2017, the Champaign City Council will consider approving two legal settlements. The first would settle a lawsuit filed by Precious Jackson against the City of Champaign and three police officers. The proposed $250,000 settlement would release all claims against the City and the officers. In her suit, Jackson alleged […]
Garden Hills Community Day
The United Garden Hills Neighborhood Association, supported by the City of Champaign, will host a neighborhood connection event on Saturday, September 19, 2015, from 5:30 – 8:00 pm at the Garden Hills Elementary School, located at 2001 Garden Hills Drive in Champaign. Volunteers from Garden Hills have been working with the City to increase participation […]
City of Champaign Welcomes Public Input on Council Goal Setting Process
The Champaign City Council has begun the process of establishing their goals for the next two years and they encourage the public to share their thoughts and ideas to help guide the future of our community. The City Council sets the vision for the City and adopts goals every two years to provide direction on […]
News Release: Champaign Library Director Announces Retirement
Library Director Marsha Grove has notified the Library Board of Trustees of her plans to retire effective January 30, 2016. On making her announcement, Ms. Grove said, “It has been a privilege and honor to be the Library Director at the Champaign Public Library since 2003. Through the planning and opening of the amazing new Main Library and […]
Registration Open for Champaign City Government 101 Academy
The City of Champaign is proud to announce an exciting new opportunity for residents to learn about the inner workings of local government. The new Champaign City Government 101 Academy will educate the public about the organization and operation of the City of Champaign and promote civic engagement. The 11-class Academy will cover topics like […]
Deadline Extended: 2015 Champaign Urbana International Humanitarian Awards – Call for Nominations
The Cities of Champaign and Urbana are accepting nominations for the 13th Annual Champaign Urbana International Humanitarian Awards. Award recipients will be honored Thursday, September 3, 2015, at the I Hotel and Conference Center at 1900 S. First Street in Champaign at 5:45 p.m. The purpose of the International Humanitarian Awards is: to honor individuals […]