Mittendorf Neighborhood Association Light Installation
On June 2, 2025, the Mittendorf Neighborhood Association held a small block party to celebrate the installation of solar powered yard lights. The lights were purchased using neighborhood small grant funds. Group leaders spoke with Public Works Engineering staff to discuss placement of the lights in the parkway to help deter vehicle break-ins. Neighborhood volunteers […]
Holiday Park Neighborhood Association Holds Neighborhood Group Meeting
On May 31, 2025, the Holiday Park Neighborhood Association held a neighborhood group meeting at Leonhard Recreation Center. Councilmember Shauna Clayborn was invited to share her vision and hear neighbor concerns as the newly elected District 3 representative. Attendees also discussed responses to a neighborhood survey that polled potential engagement projects for the group to […]
Neighborhood Services Hosts State of IL Chief Homelessness Officer
On May 29, the Neighborhood Services Department hosted a day-long site visit by representatives from the Illinois Office to Prevent Homelessness, including Chief Homelessness Officer Christine Haley and Senior Policy Advisors Euginia Olison and Michael Mallory. The visit provided an opportunity for local elected officials to engage with Ms. Haley and her team regarding State […]
2025 Champaign Neighborhood Network Conference Wrap-Up
The Neighborhood Services Department hosted the 2025 Champaign Neighborhood Network Conference on May 9, 2025. Mayor Feinen provided inspiring opening remarks at the breakfast reception. This event was attended by more than 100 community leaders representing neighborhood groups, community organizations and other governmental units. City Departments, including the City Manager’s Office, Equity and Engagement, Planning […]
Devonshire HOA Hosts Annual Meeting
The Devonshire HOA group held its annual meeting on Thursday, May 15, 2025. Neighborhood Services and Public Works staff were present to respond to neighborhood questions regarding engagement and street lighting. Public Works Director Terry Lusby provided neighbors with an overview of the process for requesting additional neighborhood streetlights. He also shared information regarding other […]
11th Annual Smoke Alarm Blitz
On May 3, 2025, the 11th annual ‘Smoke Alarm Blitz’ mobilized over 60 dedicated volunteers. This significant community initiative honors lives lost in residential fires and proactively works to prevent future tragedies. Volunteers canvassed the neighborhoods surrounding Spalding Park, distributing 125 informational bags containing fire safety literature and guidance on scheduling smoke alarm installations. Critically, […]
Holiday Park Neighborhood Association Joins Registered Group Network
On Saturday, March 15, the Holiday Park Neighborhood Association hosted their first neighborhood group meeting. As a newly registered group, the NSD- Relations Division provided organizing support to neighborhood volunteers to engage households within their neighborhood. The neighborhood boundaries are John (N), Duncan (W), Kenwood (E), Kirby (S) and includes 975 households. The neighbors received […]
Neighborhood Services Hosts NRD Resource Exchange
On Monday, March 17, the Neighborhood Services Department-Relations Division hosted a resource exchange focused on the topic of neighborhood zoning issues. Zoning Administrator, Kat Trotter, gave an overview of the types of zoning issues neighborhoods typically face. She also demonstrated how neighbors can use City and County online mapping and engagement tools to view zoning […]
Neighborhood Services Hosts Neighborhood Relations Division Resource Exchange
On Wednesday, March 12, 2025, the Neighborhood Services Department launched a new series of information sharing and capacity building meetings to support our neighborhood leaders and volunteers. The first Neighborhood Relations Division (NRD) Resource Exchange meeting focused on the topic of goose management. The first meeting was well attended by representatives from neighborhood groups and […]
City Receives Recognition from HUD
The Neighborhood Programs Division has been recognized by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for its role as an original participant in the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program in Illinois. The CDBG program helps fund community development efforts aimed at creating stronger, more resilient neighborhoods. The Neighborhood Programs Division is dedicated […]