Don’t miss a second opportunity to enjoy 150 years of Champaign history! The exhibit boards from the Champaign 150th exhibition may be found on the second floor of the Champaign Public Library, 200 W. Green St. “The Champaign 150th Historical Committee is pleased to offer the public another chance to view this incredible collection of…
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In response to the release of information concerning the employee discipline for the Vine Street Incident, Council Member Will Kyles made the following statement: “Based on the fact that two out of the three additional reports revealed that there was a policy violation, with that policy violation being a contributing factor in death, I do…
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The IFOP Labor Council is extremely disappointed by the decision of the City Manager that ANY discipline against Officer Norbits is appropriate, let alone a penalty as severe as a thirty (30) day suspension. While the death of Mr. Carrington is a tragedy, it is a tragedy that was brought about by Mr. Carrington’s own…
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City of Champaign City Manager Steve Carter has issued a 30 day suspension without pay to Police Officer Daniel Norbits as a result of his actions in the fatal shooting of Kiwane Carrington on October 9, 2009 (906 W. Vine Street). In considering the matter of employee discipline, City Manager Steve Carter reviewed all available…
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The Champaign Public Library is among the top 100 public libraries in the nation, and among the top 10 public libraries in its population category, according to the newest Hennen’s American Public Library Ratings (HAPLR), released yesterday. The HAPLR system uses data from 7,930 public libraries across the U.S. to compile ratings to help libraries…
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The City of Champaign is sad to announce the death of Mable Thomas, Neighborhood Coordinator in the Neighborhood Services Department. Ms. Thomas passed away early this morning at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri. City of Champaign Elected Officials and Staff are mourning the loss of Ms. Thomas, a 23 year employee of the…
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METCAD 9-1-1 is joining other 9-1-1 centers around the world in celebrating April 11-17 as National Public Safety Telecommunications Week. This week, sponsored by the Association of Public-Safety Communications Officials International, and celebrated annually, honors the thousands of men and women who respond to emergency calls, dispatch emergency professionals and equipment and render life saving…
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The Neighborhood Services Department is excited to announce the 2010 Neighborhood Leaders Meeting as an upcoming opportunity for Champaign residents to be informed, get involved or stay connected. The Neighborhood Services Advisory Board will host the Annual Neighborhood Leaders Meeting on Wednesday, April 14th, at the Champaign Public Library, in Robeson Pavilion Rooms A, B…
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More than three hundred area citizens participated in a Community-Police Forum on March 15, 2010 at Hawthorne Suites, Champaign. Students, parents, educators and local law enforcement members answered focus questions designed to identify police-community relations and youth issues, and workable solutions. The responses to the questions were collected by City staff and are now available…
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“Wonderful testimony to Champaign’s history” Since opening on March 19, over 900 people have visited the first signature event celebrating Champaign’s 150th anniversary–A Walk Through Time: An Historical Tribute. “It’s a great display—wonderful testimony to Champaign’s history,” wrote Mary Ann & Bob Espeseth in the exhibit’s guest book. Over the next week, nearly 400 local…
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