City Attorney Presents Talk on “The Asian American Experience in Local Government”
On September 23, 2025, City Attorney Thomas Yu presented a talk on “The Asian American Experience in Local Government” at the University of Illinois – Asian American Cultural Center. The event was part of the Food for Thought lunch series and was co-sponsored by the Student Alumni Ambassadors. The Asian American Cultural Center is celebrating […]
City Attorney Thomas Yu Recognized in Illinois Supreme Court’s Professionalism Spotlight
Congratulations to our City Attorney, Thomas Yu, he was featured in a recent edition of the Professionalism Spotlight for the Illinois Supreme Court Commission on Professionalism. The Commission promotes a culture of civility and inclusion in the legal profession. The Professionalism Spotlight series highlights legal professionals who exemplify professionalism in their careers. Click the link to […]
City Attorney Serves as Panelist at UIUC Alumni Event
On March 29, City Attorney Thomas Yu participated as a panelist at a UIUC Alumni event. The event was hosted by the Illinois Student Council and took place at the University YMCA . The panel discussion and Q&A were geared towards helping students optimize their college experience, overcome self-doubt, and address misconceptions about entering the […]
New Episode of Champaign Spotlight Features City Attorney Thomas Yu
The City is thrilled to present the latest addition to our Champaign Spotlight series with a new episode featuring City Attorney Thomas Yu. Join us as he shares insights about his experience in the legal profession and the extraordinary team he leads. Hear some behind-the-scenes stories that shaped our City’s history. Gain valuable perspective on […]
City of Champaign Reaches Interim Agreement with Champaign Park Apartments
The City of Champaign and Champaign Park Apartments have reached an agreement which continues the City’s court case against the property owners to March 21, 2023. The terms of the stipulated court order entered on February 9 requires Champaign Park Apartments to continue to reimburse the City for expenses incurred to provide temporary housing to […]
City Manager Announces Appointment of New City Attorney
City Manager Dorothy Ann David announced today that she has appointed Thomas Yu to serve as Champaign’s next City Attorney, starting September 12, 2022. Yu currently serves as one of the City’s Assistant City Attorneys and has more than 21 years of experience practicing law. Yu has served the City of Champaign since 2017, and […]