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 […]
Bradley Avenue Lane Closure
Champaign – In order to install domestic water and fire services at 1201 Providence Circle (NW corner of Bradley and McKinley), DUCE Construction will be closing one westbound lane of Bradley Avenue between McKinley Avenue and James Street. The lane closure will begin on Monday, March 9, 2015, and will reopen on Friday, March 13, […]
City Announces Appointment of Fire Chief
City of Champaign Announces Fire Chief Appointment — Gary Ludwig to Begin November 17 Champaign — City Manager Dorothy David announced this morning that Gary Ludwig, currently Managing Director of The Ludwig Group, LLC and former Deputy Fire Chief for the Memphis, Tennessee Fire Department, has been appointed Fire Chief for the City of Champaign effective […]
City Manager Announces HR Director Appointment
City of Champaign Announces Human Resources Director Appointment – Jason Hood Assumes New Role September 22 City Manager Dorothy Ann David announced this morning that Jason Hood has been appointed as Human Resources Director effective today, September 22, 2014. “Jason’s unique blend of human resource and community relations experience will be an asset to our City. […]
2015 MLK Countywide Celebration Call for Nominations
There are many individuals and organizations in our community who work tirelessly for the good of others. They share their time, energy, experience, and good will to make Champaign County a better place to live and work. Unfortunately, the efforts of these dedicated and compassionate individuals and organizations too often go unrecognized. That is why […]
City of Champaign Announces Deputy City Manager Appointment
City of Champaign Announces Deputy City Manager Appointment Matthew Roeschley to Begin June 30th Champaign, IL – City Manager Dorothy Ann David announced this morning that Matthew Roeschley, currently an Assistant City Attorney at the City of Champaign, has been appointed Deputy City Manager effective June 30, 2014. Mr. Roeschley has been employed by the […]
City Manager to Reopen Search for Fire Chief
City Manager to Reopen Search for Fire Chief Acting Chief Dave Ferber to Continue in Leadership Role City Manager Dorothy Ann David announced today that she will reopen the search for the position of Fire Chief. The City will accept applications from new candidates beginning on May 12 until the position is filled. After exhausting […]
News Release: Fire Chief Interviews Scheduled
FIRE CHIEF INTERVIEWS SCHEDULED After a nationwide search, the City of Champaign has selected three (3) finalists to be interviewed for the position of Fire Chief. The three (3) finalists will be interviewed March 10 and 11, 2014. The finalists are: Greg Main, currently serving as District Fire Chief for the Evansville, Indiana Fire […]