11th Annual Smoke Alarm Blitz
On May 3, 2025, the 11th annual ‘Smoke Alarm Blitz’ mobilized over 60 dedicated volunteers. This significant community initiative honors lives lost in residential fires and proactively works to prevent future tragedies. Volunteers canvassed the neighborhoods surrounding Spalding Park, distributing 125 informational bags containing fire safety literature and guidance on scheduling smoke alarm installations. Critically, […]
UIUC All-Employee Expo
On October 12, 2023, April Faulkner and Mikal Washington, Community Relations Specialists in the Equity and Engagement Department, attended the UIUC All-Employee Expo. This is an annual extravaganza exclusively designed for employees of the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. This event is a unique platform to connect with various university departments, explore employee services, and engage […]
Planning Staff and Fire Staff coordinate to look at Future Growth
The Planning and Development Department Staff have been working with the Fire Department Staff to look at future growth for the City of Champaign. The Fire Department is performing a study looking at their service areas and response times, while trying to stay in tune with current development patterns and projected growth. Senior Planners Jeff […]