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 […]
Mayor and City Staff Attend Habitat for Humanity Home Dedication
City staff recently attended the dedication of the Habitat for Humanity home for the Hull family. At the event, Mayor Feinen spoke about the City’s longstanding relationship with Habitat for Humanity. The City has provided buildable lots through donation and most recently through the City’s lot disposition program. City staff have also been fortunate to participate […]
Neighborhood Services Participates in Peace Jam
On October 8, 2022, the Neighborhood Services and Police Departments participated in the Peace Jam alongside Courage Connection, and the Champaign Park District to kick off Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Thanks to everyone’s contributions, residents were able to gain knowledge of local resources that included representatives from CU Public Health, RACES, Champaign County CASA, CU […]
New Mayor Feinen Podcast Features Champaign County African American Heritage Trail
In the latest episode of The Mayor Feinen Podcast, Mayor Feinen sits down with Co-Chairs Angela M. Rivers and Dr. Barbara Suggs-Mason, and Jayne DeLuce, President and CEO of Visit Champaign County, to talk about the Champaign County African American Heritage Trail. Creatively blending art and education, the project celebrates the lives and contributions of […]
Community Engagement with Justice Victim Advocates
Community Engagement with Justice Victim Advocates On Friday, October 7, Justice Victim Advocate (JVA) Jarrel Young of the City’s Equity and Engagement Department (E&E) facilitated a hip hop workshop at Booker T. Washington STEM Academy’s Fab Friday program. Fab Fridays is a weekly program where students spend half the day with visitors from various outside […]
Police Chief Appoints G. Coon, K. Olmstead to Deputy Police Chief Positions
Champaign Police Chief Timothy T. Tyler is pleased to announce the appointment of two long-serving members of the Champaign Police Department to serve as Deputy Police Chiefs. “When I arrived at the Champaign Police Department, I found a group of Interim Commanders working every day to keep their team strong and this community safe,” said […]