City of Champaign
Recent News About City of Champaign
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Invitation to Bid – 2024 Tree and Stump Removal Project
The City of Champaign is accepting bids for the 2024 Tree and Stump Removal Project for the Public Works Department.
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Library’s Business Services Featured in New Episode of Champaign Spotlight
Ready to take your business to the next level? Find out how the Champaign Public Library can help in the latest episode of Champaign Spotlight! In this new episode Communications Manager Jeff Hamilton speaks with Adult Services Manager Jordan Neal to learn about the treasure trove of resources the library has for local businesses.
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National Immigrant Integration and Citizenship Education Conference
On October 17-18, 2023, April Faulkner, Community Relations Specialist in the Equity and Engagement Department, attended the inaugural National Immigrant Integration and Citizenship Education (NIICE) Conference. This conference brought together immigration and citizenship leaders from around the county to share their experiences, work, and hopes moving forward
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Southwest Organizations Unifying Resources for Community and Employees Conference
On October 3-5, 2023, Council Member, Alicia Beck and Community Relations Manager in the Equity and Engagement Department, Tracy Parsons, attended the Southwest Organizations Unifying Resources for Community and Employees (SOURCE) Conference.
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Uiuc All-employee Expo
On October 12, 2023, April Faulkner and Mikal Washington, Community Relations Specialists in the Equity and Engagement Department, attended the UIUC All-Employee Expo.
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Champaign County Community Coalition
On October 11, 2023 the Equity and Engagement department hosted the monthly Champaign County Community Coalition meeting at the Holiday Inn hotel from 3:30pm-5pm. Information regarding the importance of gun safety was shared by Moms Demand Action.
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Culturally Responsive Evaluation and Assessment Conference
October 3-6, 2023, Mikal Washington from the Equity and Engagement Department attended the 7th annual Culturally Responsive Evaluation and Assessment (CREA) Conference hosted by the University of Illinois.
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Empowering Equity & Inclusion in Business: a Conversation With Janel Gomez
In a new episode of Champaign Spotlight, Communications Manager Jeff Hamilton chats with Community Relations Manager and Compliance Officer Janel Gomez.
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Ashland Park HOA Hosts Neighborhood Resource Fair
On Saturday, September 30,2023, the Ashland Park HOA hosted a neighborhood resource fair. Hundreds of neighbors gathered in Toalson Park to learn more about local programs and services, and to enjoy music, games and food. Staff from Neighborhood Services, Police, and Fire were in attendance, serving food, playing games with the kids, and making cotton candy!
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America Recycles Day at Boneyard Creek – October 28, 2023
Please join in on Saturday, October 28, 2023, from 10 a.m. to Noon to pick up litter for America Recycles Day @ Boneyard Creek. This event will be hosted by City staff and members of Keep Champaign Beautiful.
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Neighborhood Services Department Submits Caper to Hud
On September 28, 2023, Neighborhood Services staff submitted the FY 2022-23 Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report (CAPER) to the US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The CAPER summarizes the progress the City made in carrying out its strategic plan outlined in its 5-year Consolidated Plan, including accomplishments, Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) resources available, persons assisted, and other actions. Information is provided for the prior fiscal year on what goals and objectives were met from the Annual Action Plan (1 1-year component of the Consolidated Plan).
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Residential Fire – 403 Nathaniel Burch Dr.
The Champaign Fire Department responded to a fire inside a duplex at 403 Nathaniel Burch Dr., Friday, September 8 at 3:34 a.m. Fire crews quickly extinguished the fire in this home.
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City Manager Announces Appointment of Neighborhood Services Director
City Manager Dorothy Ann David announced today that she has appointed Rob Kowalski to serve as the City of Champaign’s next Neighborhood Services Director starting October 9, 2023. Kowalski currently serves as Assistant Director of the City’s Planning and Development Department and has more than 25 years of experience as a city planner.
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2023 Concrete Street Improvements Project
As part of the City’s 2023 Concrete Street Improvements Project, the pavement on Mullikin Drive from Windsor Road to Copper Ridge Road will be reconstructed. A and R Services is the contractor for the City of Champaign.
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Village of Mahomet Board of Trustees met May 23
Village of Mahomet Board of Trustees met Tuesday, May 23
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Champaign Police Assist Kia, Hyundai Owners With Steering Wheel Lock Giveaway
On June 24, 2023 the Champaign Police Department provided an opportunity for drivers of Kia and Hyundai vehicles affected by a social media trend to better secure their vehicles.
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Welcoming Communities Conference
On June 22, 2023, Rachel Joy, Equity and Engagement Director, was one of 3 virtual panelists for the Welcoming Communities Conference held in person at the Gering Civic Center in Gering, Nebraska.
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Stem Day at Hedge Pop! Park
On June 23, 2023, the Equity and Engagement Department was joined by staff from multiple City Departments to host a STEM Day at Hedge POP! Park.
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Apartment Fire – 709 S. Mattis Ave.
The Champaign Fire Department responded to a fire in a multi-family apartment building at 709 S. Mattis Ave., Friday, June 23, 2023, at 5:42 p.m.
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Homicide Investigation – 2500 Block of W. Springfield Avenue
Champaign Police were dispatched to the 2500 block of W. Springfield Avenue at 11:08 p.m. on June 24, 2023, for a report of a Shooting with Injuries.