The nomination period for the STAR Awards opened up to the public on Wednesday, January 2, 2013. The categories are: Business-Neighborhood Partnership, Community Partner, Difference Maker, Good Neighbor, Neighborhood Leadership, Neighborhood of the Year, Neighborhood-Community Building, and Rising Star. Nominations are being accepted from now until February 25 online at www.ci.champaign.il.us/star or by using the…
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The closing on the sale of 505 E. Bradley and 506 E. Eureka to the Center for Women in Transition took place on November 30, 2012. The Center for Women in Transition held a dedication ceremony at 506 E. Eureka on December 12, 2012. This ceremony was well covered by local news media both print…
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On Saturday, November 10, Colleen Madera, Neighborhood Services Secretary, and David Oliver, Code Compliance Manager assisted John Ruffin, Neighborhood Coordinator by manning the West Vine Street’s Neighborhood Cleanup/Meet and Greet from 9-12 pm. About 10-12 neighbors came out to talk, meet and find out more about the newly formed neighborhood group. City staff also assisted…
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The Bristol Park Relocation plan is out for the required 30-day public comment period before Council considers the relocation plan for adoption in December 2012. The public comment period runs from Nov. 5, 2012 – Dec. 5, 2012 and was advertised in the November 5, 2012 News Gazette. A public hearing will be held during…
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The Neighborhood Services Department – Neighborhood Coordination Division hosted its quarterly STAR Leadership Institute on Saturday, October 27 at the Champaign Public Library. Approximately 25 people participated in the Leadership Institute. The topics discussed included a discussion from the University of Illinois Office of Public Engagement staff who introduced their new public engagement portal; Eleanor…
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In response to neighborhood complaints concerning zoning and code compliance issues, the Neighborhood Services Department convened a neighborhood meeting for the residents in the 1000 block of West Vine in September. The goal of the meeting was to work with neighborhood residents to outline City zoning and code regulations, educate them about enforcement procedures, and…
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The Neighborhood Services Department and the Bristol Implementation Team hosted a workshop with community stakeholders from Unit 4 Schools, University of Illinois, other Champaign City departments, and community advocates to begin planning the implementation of a culture specific engagement plan for the Shadow Wood Neighborhood. The meeting was designed to identify problems and synergies and…
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On Friday, October 19, approximately 30 local shelter agencies and government officials participated in the Homeless Visioning Workshop sponsored by the Champaign County Continuum of Care (CoC). Planning Director Bruce Knight facilitated the discussion and Neighborhood Programs Manager Kerri Spear organized the event with the CoC Executive Committee. Neighborhood Services Director Kevin Jackson participated in…
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The Neighborhood Services Department recently completed the Annual Neighborhood Cleanup. The event was held on the weekends of September 15th and September 22nd. Residents in low to moderate income neighborhoods were provided with vouchers that they could use to dispose of unwanted household items free of charge at the local Allied Waste transfer station. A…
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The Neighborhood Services Department facilitated a neighborhood meeting for the 1000 block of West Vine Street in order to respond to concerns of neighbors about zoning and code compliance issues. The meeting was attended by representatives from various City Departments, Council Members Karen Foster and Marci Dodds, and 15 residents from the block. In order…
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