Category: City Manager’s Office News

Honor. Celebrate. Educate. The Champaign-Urbana International Humanitarian Awards (CUIHA) recognizes the achievements of Champaign County’s International commitment to agriculture, hospitality, humanitarian relief, human rights, research/education, trade and business. Call For Nominations! Nominations are now being accepted for this prestigious award. We invite you to consider nominating an individual or organization whose extraordinary international services has…
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In celebration of Black History Month, the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is honoring African Americans in communities across Illinois who have made a positive impact in public health. Their theme is “Contributions Made by Blacks in Health and Medicine.” “The life and legacy of Africans and people of African descent is relevant to…
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The first Annual Champaign Community Coalition Kickoff was held on Thursday, January 31, 2013 at Hawthorn Suites, 101 Trade Center Drive, Champaign, Illinois.  The mission of the Champaign Community Coalition “Walk As One: A Community Moving Forward Together” is to lead the process of analyzing and identifying the needs and strengths of the community at…
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The 12th Annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Countywide Celebration was held on Friday, January 18, 2013 at Hilton Garden Inn. This commemorative annual event is dedicated to recognizing excellence in community service and humanitarianism by individuals and organizations in our community. The event also serves as a celebration of the life and work…
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“Having the Courage to Overcome the Mountain” FRIDAY, JANUARY 18, 2013 • 4-5 P.M. Hilton Garden Inn 1501 S. Neil Street • Champaign This event is free and open to the public. Reception immediately following the program. 2012 MLK Flyer. KEYNOTE SPEAKER Ernest Green One of the Little Rock Nine First black graduate. Little Rock…
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The Champaign Public Library has been awarded four stars in Library Journal’s latest annual list of America’s “star libraries.” That puts Champaign in an elite group of just 111 public libraries nationwide that have earned star status every year since the ratings program was launched by the industry-leading magazine five years ago. The 2012 LJ…
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The Liquor Commissioner’s Office will be processing annual liquor license renewals through the upcoming weeks. There are 184 active licensees whose current license will expire October 31, 2012. Should updated information be received, it requires the teamwork of multiple departments: CMO, Legal, Finance, Fire and Police.

The Community Relations Office and the Public Works Department are continuing efforts to increase the number of female and minority contractors and workforce diversity on City projects. The City departments partnered to host a Minority Contracting Luncheon on Tuesday, August 14th. In attendance were Mayor Don Gerard, Councilman Will Kyles, City staff and local contractors….
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The Champaign Human Relations Commission Retreat was held on Saturday, January 28, 2012 at the I Hotel and Conference Center from 8 a.m. – 12 p.m. The meeting was facilitated by Commission Chair, Mark Aber. Mr. Aber began the retreat by allowing each Commissioner time to review their commitments and interests in the Human Relations…
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