Church Street Lane Closure (between New Street and Elm Street)
In order to complete sidewalk installation for Central High School North Fields, Stark Excavating is closing one westbound lane of Church Street between New Street and Elm Street. The closure began on Tuesday, February 14, and will reopen on Friday, February 24, 2023, weather permitting. Westbound traffic will be reduced to one lane in the […]
City of Champaign Sees Early Successes in Pilot Use of Automated License Plate Readers
New Technology Has Aided Police in 54 Police Investigations CHAMPAIGN – The City of Champaign is pleased to share details about the effectiveness of Automated License Plate Reader (ALPR) technology in addressing felony crimes in our community. Even as the technology was being installed, ALPRs proved to be highly effective investigative tools and aided Champaign […]
City Employee Selected as Distinguished Alumni
Nichole Millage, Public Works Environmental Sustainability Specialist, was selected to represent Centennial High School as a Champaign-Urbana Schools Foundation Distinguished Alumni Honoree for 2023. Nichole is a 1995 graduate of Centennial High School, has travelled the world representing Centennial, Champaign-Urbana, and the USA as a four-time Paralympian. After losing her leg just below the knee […]
City Staffer Presents at ILCMA Winter Conference
On February 9, 2023, Communications Manager Jeff Hamilton participated in a panel presentation at the Illinois City/County Management Association’s (ILCMA) Winter Conference in Normal, Illinois. The presentation titled “Don’t Get Bitten by the Social Media Beast” provided tips about how local governments can use social media to better engage with residents. The panel shared information […]
Shooting Investigation – 2000 Block of Cynthia Drive
Champaign Police were dispatched at 8:50 p.m. on February 12, 2023, to the 2000 Block of Cynthia Drive to assist medical providers already on scene. Upon arrival, officers located a 27-year-old Champaign man and were interviewing him regarding a battery incident when they saw that he was bleeding. Following an inspection, the man was found […]
Y on the Fly Launch
Wednesday, February 8th, community members and partners gathered to celebrate the launch of the Y on the Fly after-school site (2422 W. Springfield Ave. Champaign.) Y on the Fly seeks to deliver a “Y without walls” programming experience directly to underserved communities who lack transportation and critical resources for youth development and success. After-school participants […]
Equity and Engagement Staff Attends Healing Circles at Centennial High School
On February 9th, Justice Victim Advocate Jarrel Young (Equity and Engagement) attended Healing Circles at Centennial High School. These weekly sessions provide young men an opportunity to connect with community leaders and receive empowering messages of hope and resilience.
Welcoming America Certification Audit
The City of Champaign was recently selected as one of three communities nationwide to be a pilot site to beta test the Welcoming Standard 2.0 and the starred certification system for Certified Welcoming. The certification demonstrates our commitment to our values of welcoming everyone who chooses to call Champaign home, including immigrants and refugees. The […]
Community Coalition February 2023 Meeting
Wednesday, February 8th, the Champaign County Community Coalition met for their monthly all goals meeting. The City of Champaign reported on their work with the Community Gun Violence Reduction Blueprint. In addition, speakers from Youth Employment Services presented about opportunities for community youth. Community partners will be hosting workshops focusing on mental health in the […]
February 14, 2023 Regular Study Session
The City Council agenda for the February 14, 2023 Regular Study Session is now available through the link below. This meeting will be held in the City Council Chambers of the City Building, 102 N. Neil Street in Champaign, at 7:00 p.m. The meeting is open to the public and participation is welcome and encouraged. […]