City Partners with Habitat for Humanity to Host Home Maintenance Workshop
On October 17, 2022, Rehabilitation Technician Dan Gaskin (Neighborhood Services Department) presented Home Ownership 101, a home maintenance workshop, in collaboration with Habitat for Humanity. Nineteen people attended the free, online workshop. The presentation consisted of maintenance tips for homeowners, including visual checks inside and outside the home, replacing furnace filters, smoke and carbon monoxide […]
City Hosts Community Violence Response Meeting
Justice Victim Advocates from the Equity and Engagement Department canvassed Champaign Park Apartments on October 13, 2022, to notify residents of the October 19 Community Violence Response Meeting in response to recent shootings in the area. The meeting was held at the Leonhard Recreation Center. Attendees learned about Community Gun Violence Reduction Blueprint resources to […]
Mattis Avenue Lane Closure (between Ivy Court and Branch Road)
In order to perform drainage channel repairs, Duce Construction will be closing one southbound lane of Mattis Avenue between Ivy Court and Branch Road. Travel through the work zone will be merged into a single, southbound lane. All intersection traffic will be unaffected by this project; however, minor traffic delays may occur at work zones. […]
Kirby Avenue Lane Closure (between Mattis Avenue and Rose Drive)
In order to complete work for Illinois American Water Company, A & R Services will be working on a water main along Kirby Avenue. Work will begin on Thursday, October 20, at 7 a.m. and will be completed on Monday, October 24, 2022. During this time, the right-hand lane of westbound Kirby Avenue between Mattis […]
October 18, 2022 Regular Council Meeting and Post-Council Study Session
The City Council agenda for the October 18, 2022 Regular Council Meeting and Post-Council 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 […]
Community Coalition Hosts Monthly Meeting
On Wednesday October 12, the Champaign Community Coalition held its monthly meeting and heard updates from community partners including the African American Heritage Trail, the League of Women Voters, and Victory Fest. Additional presenters included Unit 4 schools who spoke about importance of students attending school every day. Law enforcement leadership from Champaign, Urbana, the […]
Equity and Engagement Staff Speaks to Centennial Seniors
On October 12, 2022, Acting Community Relations Manager Mary Catherine Roberson participated in a roundtable discussion with Centennial High School Intro to Education students about the role of the City’s Equity and Engagement Department. The students are researching City of Champaign resources to learn more about the community in which they will be teaching.
Adopt A Drain Friday 10/14/22
Adopt A Drain Friday! The nationally ranked Illinois football team takes on the Minnesota Golden Gophers on Saturday, October 15 at 11:00 am. Before you head to the Homecoming game, take a few minutes to adopt a storm drain in your neighborhood. Tommy, located at the corner of Stadium Drive and First Street is one […]
Charges Filed in September 8, 2022, Shooting Investigation
Charges have been filed against three men following an investigation into a shooting on Heritage Drive in early September 2022. On September 8, at 2:20 p.m., Champaign Police responded to the 2500-block of Heritage Drive for a report of a shooting with injury. Upon arrival, officers located two victims, a 76-year-old male with non-life-threatening gunshot […]
HR Offers Interviewing Approaches for the Interviewer Training
On October 5, fifteen managers and supervisors from across the City participated in an Interviewing Approaches for the Interviewer webinar hosted by ILCMA and the NIU Center for Governmental Studies. This interactive webinar offered the opportunity for attendees to learn about setting the stage for successful interviews, asking the right questions, and best practices for […]