Champaign County Community Coalition: A Year in Review
On December 13, 2023 the Champaign County Community Coalition hosted their “Year in Review” meeting with a special guest Dr. Tony Davis. This end of year event was a celebration with music and holiday treats. Community members heard from the various local police departments on accomplishments achieved during 2023 including increased staff hiring, reduced gun […]
E&E Intern Wrap-Up
The Equity and Engagement Department was excited to host 4 interns this semester through the U of I’s School of Social Work, Community Learning Lab (CLL). The CLL creates and supports relationships between the community and the students at the University of Illinois in a partnership that is mutually beneficial in the areas of sustainability, […]
Grant Writing and Utilizing AI
On December 11, 2023 staff from the Equity and Engagement Department attended an all day workshop hosted by the U of I School of Social Work. Inspired by community partner feedback, the event focused on grant-writing and include a portion on utilizing AI for productivity and grant-writing. More than 50 people were in attendance for […]
Citizenship Fast Track Program
On December 9, 2023, staff from the Equity and Engagement Department assisted the New American Welcome Center (NAWC) in the final steps of their first Citizenship Fast-Track program. This intensive 10-day program was designed for community member seeking citizenship who were confident in their English skills. Through this program they learned about American history and […]
New IGFOA Downstate Chapter President
The Illinois Government Finance Officers Association (IGFOA) is an organization that serves finance professionals through learning, connecting, and progressing. Courtney Kouzmanoff, of the Finance Department, is among the group of City employees that are members of IGFOA and has been serving as the Vice President of the Downstate Illinois Chapter. She was recently appointed to […]
University Avenue and Fair Street Lane Closures
In order to perform storm sewer repairs, SNC Construction will be narrowing both lanes of University Avenue for a short distance at the intersection with Fair Street. Travel through the work zone will be maintained with slight lane shifts. Southbound Fair Street, immediately south of University Avenue, will be closed during daytime work hours to […]
Washington Street Lane Closure (between Neil Street and Hickory Street)
In order to complete pavement patching, AT&T and Western Utility will close one lane of Washington Street between Neil Street and Hickory Street. The closure will begin on Wednesday, December 13, and will reopen on Friday, December 15, 2023, weather permitting. An eastbound lane and a westbound lane will be maintained in the area. Traffic […]
December 12, 2023 Special Regular Council Meeting & Study Session
The City Council agenda for the December 12, 2023 Special Regular Council Meeting & 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 […]
Holiday Tree Collection
The City of Champaign’s Holiday Tree Collection Program collection date has been set as Monday, January 8, 2024. This free collection program is available to all residential properties within the City’s corporate limits. City residents must place their tree within four feet of the curb by 6 a.m. on Monday, January 8, 2024, for collection. […]
City Manager Announces Appointment of New Champaign Fire Chief
Today City Manager Dorothy Ann David announced that she has appointed Andy Quarnstrom to serve as the City of Champaign’s next Fire Chief. Quarnstrom has served at the Champaign Fire Department for more than 26 years and is currently the Acting Deputy Fire Chief of Operations. He has also served as the elected City of […]