CPD Encourages Scam Safety at Resource Fair
On Thursday, April 10, Champaign Police joined McKinley Health Center for their Special Populations Health Fair on the University of Illinois campus. Assistant to the Police Chief Joe Lamberson shared resources about scam safety with event attendees, encouraging them to keep their money by paying it safe online and monitoring their accounts for suspicious activity. […]
Friday Forum + Conversation
On Friday, September 20, 2024 staff from the City of Champaign were invited to speak at the University YMCA Friday Forum + Conversations. This weekly event is designed to engage the community in thought-provoking discussions about current events. Tom Yu, City Attorney and Janel Gomez, Community Relations Manager, highlighted the City’s involvement in the Champaign […]
Daniel Street Road Closure (between Fifth Street and Sixth Street)
In order to accommodate utility installation, the University of Illinois and Duce Construction will close Daniel Street between Fifth Street and Sixth Street. The closure will begin on Monday, April 15, and will reopen on Wednesday, April 24, 2024. Through traffic will not be allowed in the area, but access will be maintained to all […]
Community Coalition February Meeting
On February 14, 2024, the Champaign County Community Coalition held its monthly meeting at Holiday Inn Conference Center (101 Trade Center Dr., Champaign, IL 61820). This month’s meeting included updates from local law enforcement regarding crime statistics, upcoming engagement efforts, and partnership opportunities. Operation Hope, a college and career readiness program through Unit 4 held […]
E&E Intern Wrap-Up
The Equity and Engagement Department was excited to host 4 interns this semester through the U of I’s School of Social Work, Community Learning Lab (CLL). The CLL creates and supports relationships between the community and the students at the University of Illinois in a partnership that is mutually beneficial in the areas of sustainability, […]
Sixth Street Road Closure (between Daniel Street and Chalmers Street)
In order to accommodate a crane delivery, the University of Illinois will close Sixth Street between Daniel Street and Chalmers Street. The closure will occur on Monday, November 20, 2023, between the hours of 7 a.m. and 5 p.m., weather permitting. Through traffic will not be allowed in the area, but access will be maintained […]
Kirby Avenue Lane Closure (between Oak Street and Neil Street)
In order to repair storm sewer, A&R Services and the University of Illinois will close one westbound lane of Kirby Avenue between Oak Street and Neil Street. The closure will begin on Monday, November 13 and will reopen on Friday, November 17, 2023. Westbound traffic will be reduced to one lane in the area.
Cline Symposium
On October 27, 2023, Tracy Parsons of the Equity and Engagement Department presented at the Cline Symposium hosted by the University of Illinois. The Cline Symposium is an annual event that address the campus community on topics of great public importance. This year’s topic was focused on Reducing Gun Violence in American Communities. Tracy had […]
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 […]
‘Thank You’ Celebration!
Through the University of Illinois and Champaign Community Unit 4 School District, the City welcomed 19 interns and Youth Employment Services (YES) students to join our staff this summer. These students were able to see the ins and outs of how the City works while getting hands on experience in eight different departments. On July […]