Champaign Connection – Episode 41

Champaign ConnectionThe latest episode of Champaign Connection debuts June 1st and runs thru the end of July 2014.

  • Dorothy David (City Manager) reflects back on her first year as City Manager, and talks about  the new experiences she has enjoyed and the City’s continued successes.  Hear why she says Champaign’s future is filled with new and exciting opportunities.
  • Dave Clark (Acting City Engineer) previews several of the major construction projects that Public Works is tackling this summer.  Find out what work is planned and how it could impact residents and visitors.
  • Lacey Rains Lowe (Planner II) discusses several of the City’s sustainability initiatives and a new program which will help Champaign residents pay for energy efficiency improvements to their homes.  Learn how a new website will help make it easier for residents to “go green”.

Champaign Connection is an award-winning 30-minute news magazine which helps the City better communicate with its residents.  The show airs on CGTV (Comcast channel 5 and U-verse channel 99) nightly at 6:30 PM.  The show is also available on-demand on the City’s website and YouTube page.  Champaign Connection is produced by the Information Technologies Department with input from the Communications Advisory Committee.

City Manager Dorothy David talks with host Rick Atterberry

City Manager Dorothy David talks with host Rick Atterberry

Construction Work at the Windsor Road I-57 overpass

Construction Work at the Windsor Road I-57 overpass

Worker installs insulation during home construction
Worker installs insulation during home construction