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 […]
Champaign Fire Department Promotional Ceremony
On Monday, March 30, 2015, the Champaign Fire Department will hold a promotional ceremony to recognize eight individuals that have been promoted to the ranks of Deputy Chief, Captain, Lieutenant, and Engineer. The ceremony will be held at Champaign Fire Department Headquarters, 307 S. Randolph Street, at 7:00 p.m. Contact: John Koller, Fire Marshal Phone: (217) […]
Change Your Clock, Change Your Batteries
This weekend is the beginning of Daylight Savings Time. On Sunday, March 8 at 2 a.m., we change our clocks ahead. The City of Champaign Fire Department encourages everyone to “Change Your Clock, Change Your Batteries.” Statistics from the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) show that three of every five home fire deaths resulted from fires in […]
Compliance and Bar Checks Conducted During January/February 2015
The Champaign Police Department, assisted by both the Urbana Police Department and the Parkland College Police Department, conducted a total of 35 compliance checks at liquor establishments located throughout Champaign during the months of January and February 2015. Compliance checks are important in ensuring that those establishments holding a liquor license are not serving alcohol […]