Award Recipients Announced for 2023 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Countywide Celebration
The MLK Countywide Committee and the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Advocacy for Justice Committee are pleased to announce the names of those being honored at the 22nd Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Countywide Celebration on January 15, 2023. Three community members will be honored with a prestigious award in recognition of their work […]
City Facilities Closed to Public December 22 Due to Severe Winter Weather
In order to maintain employee safety and allow the City to focus on the delivery of emergency services during the forecasted winter storm, City of Champaign administrative offices will be closed to the public on Thursday, December 22, 2022. All public safety and snow removal operations will be in full operation. City staff will be […]
Mayor Feinen Issues Statement Regarding Passing of State Senator Scott Bennett
Mayor Deborah Frank Feinen released the following statement today regarding the passing of State Senator Scott Bennett: “I am heartbroken to learn of the passing of State Senator Scott Bennett, a man who truly made a difference in the lives of so many people across Central Illinois. My heartfelt condolences go out to his wife […]
City of Champaign Once Again Recognized for Inclusive LGBTQ+ Policies and Services
Champaign, Chicago, and Rockford Achieve Highest Rating Possible For the eleventh year in a row, the Human Rights Campaign Foundation has recognized the City of Champaign for its inclusive LGBTQ+ laws, policies, and services. Today the Foundation released its 11th Annual Municipal Equality Index (MEI), which ranked Champaign, Chicago, and Rockford as the highest rated […]
Call for Nominations for the 2023 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Countywide Celebration
The 22nd Annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Countywide Celebration will be held in January 2023. This popular community event celebrates the legacy of Dr. King and all are welcome to attend. The event includes the presentation of awards to individuals or organizations that are having a positive impact in Champaign County. Organizers of […]
Winter Weather Clothing Drive Aims to Give Warmth to Those in Need
The Champaign Park District, City of Champaign, Human Kinetics and Champaign Center Partnership have joined forces again this year for the 5th Annual Bundle Up’s Clothing Drive. Residents are encouraged to donate new or gently used coats, gloves, hats, scarves, and other cold-weather clothing to assist those in need this winter. Donations are being collected […]
Adopt A Drain Friday
It’s Adopt A Drain Friday and today we are featuring a drain named Hammer that is up for adoption. Hammer is located at 407 Hessel Boulevard and loves 90s rap and dancing. Now that the leaves are beginning to fall, they can clog our storm drains and sometimes cause neighborhood flooding. Volunteers in the Adopt […]
Hedge POP! Park Wins Award from the American Planning Association – Illinois Chapter
2022 Diversity and Social Change Award Recipient The City of Champaign is proud to announce that the American Planning Association – Illinois Chapter (APA-IL) has recognized the City with the 2022 Diversity and Social Change Award for the Hedge POP! Park project. Hedge POP! Park is an interim outdoor improvement project on the site of […]
Champaign, Urbana, and Champaign County Announce 2022 Trick-or-Treating Hours
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 30, 2022 Contacts: Jeff Hamilton, [email protected], 217-403-8710 Bridget Broihahn, [email protected], 217-328-8264 Darlene Kloeppel, County Executive, [email protected], 217-384-3776 Champaign, Urbana, and Champaign County Announce 2022 Trick-or-Treating Hours Halloween trick-or-treating hours in the City of Champaign, City of Urbana, and Champaign County will be held from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm […]
Parking Restrictions around McKinley Field for Football Game on September 24
Due to the Champaign Central High School football game at McKinley Field on Saturday, September 24, 2022, the following parking restrictions on nearby streets will be in place: Streets immediately adjacent to McKinley Field will be closed to traffic and marked Resident Permit Parking Only: New (John to Haines) Haines (New to Pine) Pine (John […]