Speaking at City of Peoria’s Fair Employment Commission
At the beginning of April, Community Relations Manager, Janel Gomez (Equity and Engagement) spoke at a meeting with the City of Peoria’s Fair Employment Commission. During this meeting, Janel provided the commissioners with a comprehensive overview of the Equity and Engagement department’s responsibilities and ongoing activities. She also addressed their questions regarding the City’s Human […]
Director Speaks at Rotary of Savoy
On March 20, 2025, Equity and Engagement Department Director, Rachel Joy, had the honor of attending the Rotary of Savoy Monthly meeting. Ms. Joy proudly highlighted the expansive department work being done in the three divisions – Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion, Community Safety & Justice, and Community Outreach and Engagement. Rotary members were able to […]
Government Alliance on Race and Equity Panel
On December 11, 2024, Rachel Joy, Director of the Equity and Engagement Department, served as one of two panelists for the Government Alliance on Race and Equity (GARE) conversation on Operationalizing Policies to Foster Connected and Prosperous Immigrant Communities. GARE includes 13,000 plus members who serve as racial equity practitioners and other governmental staff representing […]
Keynote Speaker Champaign Public Library Staff Development Day
On Friday, November 8, 2024, Rachel Joy, Equity and Engagement Department was the guest speaker for the Champaign Public Library’s staff development day. Rachel provided valuable insights into the Equity and Engagement Department and its three divisions. This informative session sparked a lively Q&A, demonstrating the interest of library staff in the department’s work. Library […]
Save the Date! Champaign Neighborhood Network Conference
Save the Date: Friday, May 17, 2024 Time: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm Venue: I-Hotel and Conference Center, Champaign The Neighborhood Services and Equity & Engagement Departments are thrilled to present the 2024 Champaign Neighborhood Network Conference (CNNC)! This dynamic one-day event is designed to empower and connect our vibrant neighborhoods. Here’s what you need […]
Welcoming Communities Conference
On June 22, 2023, Rachel Joy, Equity and Engagement Director, was one of 3 virtual panelists for the Welcoming Communities Conference held in person at the Gering Civic Center in Gering, Nebraska. She was joined by the Community Outreach Specialist for the City of Grand Forks, North Dakota who is also a professor at the […]