Items tagged: Champaign CGTV

CGTV Oberheim Coverage

As the City came together to support the Police Department is it’s time of loss, CGTV was able to do its part by getting information out to the public. Wednesday’s press conference at the Police Station was recorded and played back on CGTV throughout the night. Police Chief Anthony Cobb, Mayor Deborah Frank Feinen and […]


CGTV Televises “Black Queens Rock: Unapologetically Black” Event

On February 3, 2020, Communications Division staff recorded the “Black Queens Rock: Unapologetically Black” speaking event held at Parkland College. The event was hosted by the Queens Group of Parkland College to empower and celebrate black women. It kicked off Parkland College’s month of events titled, “The Black Experience” to celebrate Black History Month. Keynote […]


Now Showing: Champaign Connection Episode 61

On this episode of Champaign Connection, new Neighborhood Services Director Kerri Wiman talks with host Rick Atterberry about the mission and goals of the Neighborhood Services Department. Find out how her plans and goals for the department will help enhance our communities.  Next, meet the new Finance Director Kay Nees.  We get to know Kay […]


CGTV is now on iTV3

CGTV has been just been added to the channel lineup for iTV3. iTV3 viewers wishing to view CGTV programming should tune their televisions to channel 5 in their channel line-ups. Programming is being telecast in high definition for your viewing pleasure. CGTV was previously available only on Comcast, AT&T U-verse, and streaming online at ci.champaign.il.us. […]


The big 5­-0! That’s right, Champaign Connection Celebrates a Special 50th Episode

On this special 50th episode of Champaign Connection, we broke out of the studio to visit the beautiful Boneyard Creek Second Street Reach where we learned about the City’s many successful stormwater management projects, and what new stormwater projects are on the horizon.  Then it was back to the studio where we learned about the many tools the […]


CGTV Airs a New Program – Walk as One: The Champaign Community Coalition

The Champaign Community Coalition came into being 4 years ago in response to concerns regarding the communities most difficult social and economic issues. But, do we really know what the coalition does for our community? Tracy Parson, Facilitator for the Champaign Community Coalition, explains how a partnership with various organizations are coming together to solve […]


Champaign Connection – Episode #49

Catch another exciting episode of the multiple-award winning show Champaign Connection, running now through the end of March. On this episode: Winter is slowly coming to an end and soon spring will be here, now’s the time to start thinking about “Spring Cleaning”.  Yes, that’s right “Spring Cleaning,” but this is not your typical spring […]


Fire in the Dorm: A True Story of Family, Friends & Faith

Fire in the Dorm: A True Story of Family, Friends & Faith The City’s Information Technologies Department recently completed the production of a fire safety video titled “Fire in the Dorm: A True Story of Family, Friends and Faith”.  This video features Fire Engineer Dave Tomlinson interviewing fire survivors Alvaro Llanos and Shawn Simons.  Shawn […]