America Recycles Day at Boneyard Creek – Saturday, October 25, 2025
Please join in on Saturday, October 25, 2025, from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. to pick up litter for America Recycles Day @ Boneyard Creek (Please note the new start time this year). This event will be hosted by City staff and members of Keep Champaign Beautiful. A free pizza lunch will be provided immediately […]
Neighborhood Services Staff Attend Site Visit at Bristol Senior Residences
On September 22nd, Neighborhood Services staff Rob Kowalski and Sarah Tate attended a site visit with the Illinois Housing Development Authority (IHDA) and their Next Generation Capacity Building Initiative (Next Gen) 2025 Cohort at Bristol Senior Residences. NextGen is a cohort of 15 emerging BIPOC developers across Illinois who want to gain knowledge about developing […]
Several Neighborhood Groups Host Engagement Events
On Saturday, September 20, the Copper Ridge HOA hosted a block party. Neighbors enjoyed food, a bounce house, and yard games borrowed from the NSD engagement trailer. On Sunday, September 21, the South Willis Neighborhood Group held the 41st annual block party. The group held as potluck and enjoyed games and talking with neighbors. On […]
Neighborhood Services staff Habitat for Humanity Home Dedication
Neighborhood Services staff attended the Green Family Home Dedication on September 25. They joined Habitat for Humanity of Champaign County, partners, and neighbors to celebrate the Green family’s new home and the community effort that made it possible. The house was built on the site of a former neighborhood pool. When the homeowners association could […]
Black Mental Health and Wellness Conference Recap
On September 20, 2025, the Champaign County Community Coalition’s Race Relations Subcommittee proudly hosted the 3rd Annual Black Mental Health and Wellness Conference at Parkland College from 8am – 4pm. This meaningful event shed light on the unique mental health challenges within the Black community, offering critical support, education, and resources for both individuals and […]
No City Council Meeting Scheduled for Tuesday, September 30, 2025
There is no City Council Meeting scheduled for Tuesday, September 30, 2025. Click here to download the September 30, 2025 No Meeting Notice
Equity & Engagement Staff Participate in Welcoming Week 2025
Equity & Engagement staff proudly represented our department at several events during this year’s Welcoming Week, a national initiative celebrating inclusive communities that fully embrace immigrants and recognize their valuable contributions. This year’s celebration took place from September 12 to 21, 2025, and featured more than 20 events, including cultural performances, educational workshops, community dialogues, […]
City Attorney Presents Talk on “The Asian American Experience in Local Government”
On September 23, 2025, City Attorney Thomas Yu presented a talk on “The Asian American Experience in Local Government” at the University of Illinois – Asian American Cultural Center. The event was part of the Food for Thought lunch series and was co-sponsored by the Student Alumni Ambassadors. The Asian American Cultural Center is celebrating […]
Building Permits Issued
The Champaign Fire Department’s Building Safety Division recently issued the following building permits for projects with an estimated construction value of $250,000 or more. Address Value of Construction Date Issued Type Use 2906 Crossing Ct. $332,090 9/18/25 Alteration Tenant Fit Out 305 S. State St. $7,640,000 9/18/25 New Mult Family Dwelling 1503 Wyndemere Point Dr. […]
Coffee with a Cop Brings Community, Police Together
On Tuesday, September 23, personnel with the Champaign Police Department hosted another opportunity for Coffee with a Cop at Parlor Doughnut. Coffee with a Cop is a nationally recognized program designed to bring police officers and community members together over a cup of coffee to discuss resident concerns, ask questions, and learn more about the […]