New Episode of Champaign Spotlight Features Chief of Police Timothy T. Tyler
The City’s video magazine show, Champaign Spotlight, puts the spotlight on the people, programs, and events of the City of Champaign. The latest episode debuted this week and features an interview by Communications Manager Jeff Hamilton with Chief of Police Timothy T. Tyler. Chief Tyler shares some details about his amazing career before joining the […]
Staff Attend Family Resiliency Center Strategic Plan Launch
On Friday, February 17, Equity and Engagement staff Rachel Joy and Jorge Elvir attended the Family Resiliency Center (FRC) strategic plan launch held at Doris Kelley Christopher Hall on the UIUC campus. The theme of the launch was “Make Thriving the Norm.” The mission of FRC is to “wrap around wicked public health and social […]
University Avenue Lane Closure (between Chestnut Street and First Street)
In order to complete sidewalk construction at 66 Chester Street, Mayfield Construction will close one eastbound lane of University Avenue between Chestnut Street and First Street. The closure will begin on Wednesday, February 22, and the lane will reopen on Tuesday, February 28, 2023, weather permitting. Eastbound traffic will be reduced to one lane in […]
2023 Spring Yard Waste Collection
The City of Champaign’s 2023 Spring Yard Waste Collection has been scheduled. The Orange Zone and Blue Zone will each have one collection in April and one collection in May. • All residences in the Orange Zone should put materials out by 6 a.m. on Monday, April 10, and Monday, May 8, 2023. • All […]
City Staff Presents to Environmental Leadership Program
On February 17, 2023, Communications Manager Jeff Hamilton spoke with students enrolled in the University of Illinois’ Environmental Leadership Program. The presentation featured an overview of the Council-Manager form of government and policy development at the local level. Approximately 25 students attended in person and more attended via Zoom. The students were engaged and asked […]
City Council to Consider Use of Grant Funds for Violence Prevention and Reduction
On February 21, 2023, the Champaign City Council will consider an agreement to accept a $334,440 grant from the Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority (ICJIA) through the federal Violence Prevention and Reduction Program. The grant funding was appropriated for the City of Champaign by State Representative Carol Ammons. If the agreement is approved, the grant […]
February 21, 2023 Regular Council Meeting
The City Council agenda for the February 21, 2023 Regular Council Meeting 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. […]
Lunar New Year Celebration
On Saturday, February 11, community members from around Champaign and Urbana got together to celebrate a belated Lunar New Year! April Faulkner (E&E) got the opportunity to enjoy the festivities hosted by the New American Welcome Center. The 2023 Year of the Rabbit was celebrated with fun for the whole family and opportunities to learn about […]
Equity and Engagement Assists Displaced Residents
On February 14, the Equity and Engagement staff provided bus pass vouchers to displaced residents of Champaign Park Apartments. Families that are in need will be given essential necessities like transportation and food vouchers, hygiene products, covers/blankets, food., etc. Above: Justice Victim Advocates Jarrel Young and Eric Toga with residents
National African American Parent Involvement Day
On February 13, 2023 communities across the country celebrated National African American Parent Involvement Day (NAAPID) and the City of Champaign was no exception. The focus of this day is for parents to get involved with their children’s schools to see what their children experience day-to-day and support their educational futures. The Equity and Engagement […]