Neighborhood Services Department Staff Attend Feeding Champaign County Food Summit
On April 18, 2023, Neighborhood Programs staff members Jennifer Carlson, Betsy Barclay and Shelby Mammano recently attended the Feeding Champaign County Food Summit at the Illinois Terminal. Presenters from several different organizations within Champaign County spoke about food access and security. Food banks, meal distribution, soup kitchens, community gardens and learning kitchens are some of […]
43:43:43 Neighborhood Engagement: Bristol Place Residents Committee
The Bristol Place Residents Committee neighborhood group (BPRC) is working in partnership with the Neighborhood Relations Division to host a neighborhood clean up event on Saturday, April 22, 2023, from 9 am – 12 pm. BPRC will utilize neighborhood small grant funds to rent a dumpster for neighbors to properly dispose of unwanted bulk household […]
43:43:43 Neighborhood Engagement: United Garden Hills Neighborhood Association
The United Garden Hills Neighborhood Association (UGHNA) met on Monday, April 17, 2023, to discuss neighborhood concerns and plan engagement activities. Representatives from the Champaign Police Department provided a crime data update for the neighborhood, and highlighted steps they plan to take to address pop-up parties and noise issues in the area. Additionally, staff from […]
City Staff Support High School Career Fair
April 18, 2023, City staff from 7 different departments (Equity & Engagement, Public Works, Fire, Police, Library, Neighborhoods Services, and IT) attended the high school career fair held at Central High School. This fair was open to all Unit 4 highschool students and had more than 20 organizations present with information and goodies. Students explored […]
Registered Neighborhood Group Engagement
Bristol Park Residents Committee group met with Neighborhood Services Department (NSD) staff and developer Jim Roberts on April 4, 2023, to reconnect and discuss neighborhood improvement and maintenance efforts. The group heard from the developer regarding the Good Steward program that provides residents yearly contributions towards the purchase of their home in the neighborhood. Residents […]
Code Inspectors Earn Fire Inspector 1 Certification
Recently, Code Compliance Inspectors Ricardo Alvarez, Jeremy Kleparski, and Danis Pelmore attended Fire Inspector training at the Illinois Fire Service Institute. The training included a certification test and all three inspectors are now certified as Fire Inspector 1 by the State of Illinois. Through a reciprocal process the inspectors will receive International Code Council (ICC) […]
Neighborhood Services Celebrates National Community Development Week 2023
April 10th, 2023 kicked off the 37th year of National Community Development Week, created in 1986 to bring national attention to the CDBG Program. During this time, grantees and service providers highlight the work with CDBG funds and the positive impact on our communities. Since 1997, The City of Champaign has received nearly $21 million […]
Nuisance Abatement Contractor Applications
The Neighborhood Services Department (NSD) is now accepting applications for Nuisance Abatement Contractors. NSD is seeking three contractors to be on a rotational list for hauling. NSD is also seeking contractors for mowing, securing, and sidewalk snow removal. A single contractor will be selected for each type of service based on the information provided in the […]
City Staff Celebrate International Women’s Day
On March 8, 202, International Women’s Day (IWD) was celebrated around the world. This day is a focal point in the women’s rights movement, bringing attention to issues such as gender equality, reproductive rights, and violence and abuse against women. The theme of IWD 2023 was #EmbraceEquity, a campaign to get the world talking about […]
Equity & Engagement and Neighborhood Services Departments’ Office Move
On February 23rd, staff from the Equity and Engagement Department and the Neighborhood Services Department made the big move from 102 N Neil St. to their new home at 205 W Park Ave. This move was a huge project for the City, with staff from nearly every department coming together to make it a success. […]