Category: General Press Releases

City of Champaign Encourages Participation in Broadband Mapping Challenge

The City of Champaign has an opportunity to access grant funding from the Federal Government through the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program through the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA). The grant funds are intended to assist with the development of fiber infrastructure to bring fast Internet to all and address issues of […]


Champaign Public Works Director Announces Resignation

Khalil Zaied, the Public Works Director for the City of Champaign, has announced his resignation from that position effective March 8, 2024. Zaied is moving out of state to attend to private, family matters. Zaied has served as the City’s Public Works Director since October 17, 2022. Khalil Zaied stated, “It is with a heavy […]


Champaign City Council to Consider Proposed Settlement Agreement

On February 6, 2024, the Champaign City Council will consider authorizing the settlement of a wrongful death lawsuit filed against the City of Champaign and its police officers by the Estate of Ross Booker. Employed by a tow truck company, Mr. Booker was tragically struck and killed by a passing motorist while cleaning debris at […]


Champaign Police and Fire Train Area First Responders

On January 30, personnel with the Champaign Police and Champaign Fire Departments hosted a half-day training session for all first responders in Champaign County. The training was held at First Christian Church in Champaign, and involved classroom instruction, a scenario, and a debrief, and was designed to take each responding unit approximately 60 minutes. The […]


City of Champaign Facilities Closing at Noon Due to Winter Weather

For the safety of public visitors and City of Champaign employees, City of Champaign facilities are closing to the public for routine operations at noon today (January 22, 2024). This includes the City Building, the Champaign Public Libraries, 205 W Park Ave., and the Public Works facility. All emergency and storm response services will continue […]


Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Countywide Celebration

On January 14, 2024, Mikal Washington of the Equity and Engagement Department participated in the 23rd annual Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Countywide Celebration at Krannert Center for the Performing Arts. Thanks to the assistance of the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Advocacy for Justice and MLK Countywide Committees, attendees were able to honor […]


City Manager Announces Appointment of New Champaign Fire Chief

Today City Manager Dorothy Ann David announced that she has appointed Andy Quarnstrom to serve as the City of Champaign’s next Fire Chief. Quarnstrom has served at the Champaign Fire Department for more than 26 years and is currently the Acting Deputy Fire Chief of Operations. He has also served as the elected City of […]


City of Champaign Again Earns Perfect Score on Municipal Equality Index for Inclusive LGBTQ+ Laws, Policies and Services

The City of Champaign is proud to announce that it once again earned the highest possible score on the Human Rights Campaign’s 2023 Municipal Equality Index. This is the twelfth consecutive year that the Human Rights Campaign Foundation has recognized the City for its inclusive LGBTQ+ laws, policies, and services as a part of their […]


Certified Welcoming Award

On November 7, 2023, the City of Champaign hosted a reception to celebrate that it had been recognized as a Certified Welcoming place by Welcoming America, becoming the only municipality in Illinois to achieve this distinction. The celebratory event was free, with cultural performances and refreshments available. Nearly 100 staff, community partners and members of the public were in attendance. Following the celebration, a […]