Equity and Engagement Takes to the Field
August 18th, 2022, Charles Young, Justice Victim Advocate (E&E), performed the Illini Anthem in front of a packed crowd of incoming students for UIUC’s Sights & Sounds event. This is a premier student engagement opportunity that hosts freshmen and transfer students under the bright lights of Memorial Stadium. The Illini Anthem is officially a new […]
August 23, 2022 Regular Study Session
The City Council agenda for the August 23, 2022 Regular 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 is welcome and encouraged. […]
2022 Illinois State Black Chamber of Commerce Annual Convention
At the recent Black Chamber of Commerce Annual Convention, City staff shared with minority and women owned businesses about the benefits of registering for the City’s Diversity Advancement Program (CDAP). Business owners met with staff to give details about their businesses and services offered. Details were provided about the benefits of signing up to receive […]
City Hosts Firefighter Recruitment Meeting
A very successful and well attended Firefighter recruitment, virtual information session was held on August 17, 2022. A total of 38 potential applicants pre-registered for the virtual informational session. Staff from the Fire and Human Resources Departments, along with a representative from the National Testing Network presented on various topics, including: CFD’s history; daily firefighter […]
Building Permit Issued
The Champaign Fire Department’s Building Safety Division recently issued the following building permit for a project with an estimated construction value of $250,000 or more. Address Value of Construction Date Issued Type Use 1901 Fox Drive $622,933.00 08/17/22 Alteration Office 2022 Overall Construction Value to Date: $ 14,260,073.00
CU Days Was a Blast!
On August 13, 2022, staff from the City’s Equity and Engagement Department staffed a booth at Champaign-Urbana Days, located at Douglas Park. Community members gathered to enjoy music, activities, and food provided by local vendors. Staff were able to speak to community members about resources that the City has to offer. The booth hosted a […]
Champaign City Manager Announces Appointment of New Public Works Director
Today, City Manager Dorothy Ann David announced the appointment of Khalil Zaied as the City’s next Public Works Director. Zaied has more than 22 years of engineering and public works-related experience in both municipal government and the private sector. Zaied’s first day with the City will be October 17, 2022. Zaied will leave his current […]
Western Avenue Lane Closure (between Chevy Chase Drive to Normandy Drive)
In conjunction with the City’s 2022 Concrete Street Improvement Project, contractors will be closing the southbound lane of Western Avenue from Chevy Chase Drive to Normandy Drive. This portion of Western Avenue will become a one-way, northbound-only street during the closure. Work will begin at 7 a.m. on Wednesday, August 17, and end in approximately […]
Shooting Investigation – 1100 N Third St
On August 13, 2022, at approximately 3:55 a.m., Champaign Police responded to the 1100 block of N. Third Street for the report of a large gathering and a fight breaking out. Upon arrival, officers observed a couple hundred individuals congregating throughout an entire apartment complex and along the adjacent roadways; however, there was no active […]
August 16, 2022 Regular Council Meeting and Post-Council Study Session
The City Council agenda for the August 16, 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 […]