City of Champaign Announces Dates for Community Listening Sessions
The City of Champaign is pleased to announce the dates of five community listening sessions and invites members of the public to share their vision for the future of public safety in the City of Champaign. The listening sessions will be used to gather information from the public so it can be shared with the […]
City-Produced Video “Cannabis Questions 2020” Earns National Award
The City-produced video “Cannabis Questions 2020” received an Award of Distinction (4th place) in the 2020 Government Programming Awards sponsored by the National Association of Telecommunications Officers and Advisors (NATOA). The video was recognized by the judges in the Public Education category for channels with an operating budget under $250,000. The video was a collaborative […]
Police Officer Continuous Recruitment Virtual Informational Session
The Champaign Police and Human Resources (HR) Departments partnered and presented a virtual Police Officer recruitment informational session on July 9, 2020, from 6:00 to 7:30 pm. This police recruitment is the second of four police continuous recruitment efforts – two in 2020 and two in 2021. Staff participating included Sgt. Geoff Coon, Sgt. Greg […]
Champaign Police Apply for Coronavirus Emergency Supplemental Funding
Champaign Police have submitted a request for the Coronavirus Emergency Supplemental Funding Program Grant in the amount of approximately $150,000 to help ensure and maintain necessary public safety services. If approved, it will help cover the proactive COVID-19 related expenditures taken by the Department to date. With the health and safety of its sworn officers […]
City of Champaign Police Officer Tests Positive for COVID-19
The City of Champaign has confirmed a Champaign Police Officer has tested positive for COVID-19. The employee is currently recovering at home in isolation and does not require hospitalization. The employee’s identity and specific work responsibilities will not be released, nor will the City comment on their medical condition to protect the individual’s privacy. The […]
City of Champaign Temporarily Suspends Issuing Certain Licenses and Extends Payment Due Dates in Response to COVID-19
City of Champaign Temporarily Suspends Issuing Certain Licenses and Extends Payment Due Dates in Response to COVID-19 Because of the emergency safety measures being implemented by the City of Champaign to slow the spread of the COVID-19 virus and reduce public exposure, and in recognition that many of our local businesses may be facing financial […]
City of Champaign Temporarily Limits Public Access to City Facilities
City of Champaign Temporarily Limits Public Access to City Facilities We Are Still Open for Business and Happy to Assist You! Effective immediately, the City of Champaign is temporarily limiting public access to the Champaign Police Department, Champaign Fire Stations, the City Building, and the Public Works Department. This decision is made in the […]
New Recreational Use Cannabis Webpage to Answer Resident’s Frequently Asked Questions
The legalization of adult use recreational cannabis on January 1, 2020, may create a lot of questions for the City’s residents about what is and is not allowed by State Law or Champaign City Ordinance. Staff from the City Manager’s Office, Legal Department, and Police Department worked to create a list of frequently asked questions […]
Champaign Police, Fire, and METCAD 9-1-1 “Jump Into Action” to Fight Hunger
First responders from Champaign Police, Champaign Fire, METCAD 9-1-1, and Mayor Feinen participated in the Eastern Illinois Foodbank “Jump into Action” repack event on December 2-3, 2019. Teams from local public safety departments volunteered their time and went head-to-head to compete to see who could repackage the most meals in one hour. Financial donations to […]
Champaign Co-Hosting Forum to Promote Safety in Places of Worship
The City of Champaign invites members of the public to the Protecting Places of Worship Forum on October 24, 2019, from 1:00-4:30 pm at Sinai Temple (3104 W. Windsor Rd, Champaign). The Forum will provide information and practical safety tips for faith-based leaders and community members on ways to prevent or respond to hate crimes […]