Neighborhood Network Conference Videos Now Airing on CGTV
Two more sessions from the 2025 Champaign Neighborhood Network Conference are now available for viewing on CGTV and Vimeo. These sessions were presented by the Equity and Engagement Department, highlighting ongoing efforts to improve public safety and community collaboration. The first session covers the Gun Violence Reduction Blueprint Update. This discussion offers historical context on […]
New Video: Champaign’s Public Communication Strategies and Tools
Another presentation recorded during the 2025 Champaign Neighborhood Network Conference is now replaying on CGTV and is available to watch on-demand. In this latest video, Jeff Hamilton shares an inside look at how the City of Champaign connects with residents through digital, video, print, and in-person outreach. The video, “Public Communication Strategies and Tools,” highlights […]
2024 Pride Fest and Parade!
Uniting Pride of Champaign County (UP Center) is hosting their 14th annual Pride Fest and Parade this September 13-22. The City is proud to be a sponsor and promote the fantastic schedule of events. On Wednesday, Sept 4, April Faulkner, Community Relations Specialist in the Equity & Engagement Department sat down with Nicole Frydman, Director of the […]
Garden Hills Groundbreaking Celebration Video
The City kicked off the next phase of Garden Hills improvements with a groundbreaking ceremony on October 10, 2023. The City’s Communications Division recorded the event, and the video highlights our community leaders’ shared passion for this transformative project. Hear from the event’s featured speakers as they share what Garden Hills means to them and the positive […]
New Parking Permit Informational Video
As the Public Works Department prepares for another busy parking permit season, a new informational video starring “PW” was produced to share valuable information with new permit holders. Public Works and Communications Division staff worked together to produce the video that shares important information that in the past was shared verbally by staff to each […]
New Champaign Spotlight Features Library Director Brittany Millington
The City’s video magazine show, Champaign Spotlight, puts the spotlight on the people, programs, and events of the City of Champaign. The latest episode features an interview with Library Director Brittany Millington. Brittany shares a little about her path to her current position and then talks about all of the programs and services that make […]
CGTV Online – Live Steaming and On-Demand
We’re Live! As a reminder, Champaign Government Television (CGTV) is telecast live on local cable systems (Comcast, AT&T U-verse, i3 Broadband) and live streamed 24×7. CGTV’s mobile-friendly website can be viewed on computers, tablets, and phones. Check it out at champaignil.gov/live. We’re On-Demand Too! City Council, Board, and Commission meetings, along with City-produced programming, are also available […]
City Video Earns Award of Distinction
As reported earlier this summer, the City-produced video Body Cameras: CPD’s New Tool to Protect and Serve was recognized as a finalist for a national award from the City-County Communications & Marketing Association (3CMA). On September 7, during 3CMA’s Annual Conference, the City was presented with an Award of Distinction (3rd place) in 3CMA’s prestigious Savvy […]
Now Airing on CGTV: Great Authors at the Library, An Evening with Peter McCarty
CGTV and the Champaign Public Library worked together to produce a new video for their “Great Authors at the Library” series. On April 12, author and illustrator Peter McCarty talked about what inspires him and how he creates the many beloved characters in his books such as Hondo & Fabian, Moon Plane, and others. The […]
Body Camera Video a National Award Finalist
Earlier this year, staff from the Champaign Police Department and City Manager’s Office collaborated to produce a video to educate the public about the rollout of officer-worn body cameras. Shortly after its public debut, the Communications Division entered the video into the City-County Communications & Marketing Association’s (3CMA) 2017 Savvy Awards – a national competition […]