Human Resources Presentation
March 31, 2023, Human Resources Director, Amanda Farthing, gave a presentation to students at the Richard A. Chaifetz School of Business at Saint Louis University on HR, leadership, and management. Amanda shared details about her career path and why she enjoys working in municipal government. Students asked questions about the human resources profession, workforce structure, […]
Community Outreach with CAACI
April 2, 2023, Community Relations Specialist, April Faulkner (E&E), presented at the annual meeting for the Chinese American Association of Central Illinois. During this event, April presented an overview of how the City of Champaign is organized. This included how the Mayor and City Council function which participants took a special interest in. Multiple people […]
New Illinois Law
April 4, 2023, Community Relations Manager, Janel Gomez, attended a workshop on fair housing presented by Housing Action Illinois and the Hope Fair Housing Center. The purpose of the workshop was to inform social service providers about the new Illinois state level law. This law, which became effective on Jan 1, 2023, lists source of […]
Sight Words Testing at Wiley Elementary School
April 4, 2023 Justice Victims Advocate, Jarrel Young (Equity and Engagement Department) visited Wiley Elementary School to assist Mrs. Quinsenberry’s 1st grade class with reading activities and sight word testing. Sight words are commonly used words that schools expect kids to recognize instantly. Words that appear often like “the, it, and” are examples of sight […]
Bradley Avenue Lane Closures (between Carver Drive and Urbana City Limits)
As part of the City’s Spring Pavement Patching Project, Thornton Rave Construction will be closing two lanes of Bradley Avenue between Carver Drive and the Urbana City Limits. One lane in each direction of Bradley Avenue will be closed in this area. The work will begin on Tuesday, April 4, 2023, and is expected to […]
New Episode of Champaign Spotlight Features Khalil Zaied
The latest episode of the City’s talk show Champaign Spotlight debuted March 31, 2023 and features a conversation with the City’s new Public Works Director – Khalil Zaied. Communications Manager Jeff Hamilton had the chance to sit down with Mr. Zaied to learn more about his background and previous work experiences. Mr. Zaied also explains […]
Residential Fire – 1524 Harrington Dr.
The Champaign Fire Department responded to a fire inside an attached garage at 1524 Harrington Dr., Sunday, April 2 at 1:39 p.m. Fire crews quickly extinguished the fire in this single-family residence. Firefighters responded to a report from an occupant of a fire in the garage of this single-story home. Once on the scene, firefighters […]
Residential Fire – 1524 Harrington Dr.
The Champaign Fire Department responded to a fire inside an attached garage at 1524 Harrington Dr., on April 2, 2023, at 1:39 p.m. Fire crews quickly extinguished the fire in this single-family residence. Firefighters responded to a report from an occupant of a fire in the garage of this single-story home. Once on the scene, […]
No City Council Meeting Scheduled for Tuesday, April 4, 2023
There is no City Council Meeting scheduled for Tuesday, April 4, 2023. Click here to download the April 4, 2023 No Meeting Notice
Commercial Fire – 301 Mercury Dr.
The Champaign Fire Department responded to a fire in a large commercial building at 301 Mercury Dr., Friday, March 31, at 5:54 a.m. Fire crews continue to overhaul and extinguish remaining hot spots. Firefighters responded to a report from a passerby of a fire in this large commercial building. While still en route to the […]