City of Champaign

This episode is the opening of a Champaign City Council meeting, including roll call and approval of minutes.

A regular city council meeting in Champaign, Illinois, including roll call and a police sergeant's oath of office.

A City of Champaign Township board meeting covering roll call, correspondence, and a public hearing on the 2025 property tax levy.

The April 14, 2026 City of Champaign meeting covers the annual town meeting, citizen objections to an excluded referendum, township finances, and a city website refresh.

["Eric Van Buskirk previewed a Champaign zoning package that would remove minimum parking requirements, set height limits using both feet and stories, and prepare for missing middle housing.", "The council approved Harold Holzer as city historian, Mary Mahafi to the Human Relations Commission, a five-year audit contract with Lauterbach and Amen LLP, and a three-year OpenGov renewal.", "A rezoning at 2702 North Market Street, 3302 Apollo Drive, and 3402 Apollo Drive moved three parcels from I-1 Light Industrial to I-2 Heavy Industrial to support industrial development and jobs.", "The meeting also included a Sexual Assault Awareness Month proclamation with RACES, whose executive director Jaya Kolissetty gave the hotline number 217-384-4444 and said services are free and confidential."]

The March 24, 2026 City of Champaign meeting approves a development agreement for a new graduate hotel at 401 North Neal Street, with reimbursement capped at $7 million or eight years.

Champaign City Council's March 24, 2026 meeting approves an agreement offering up to $7 million toward a new Graduate Hotel at 401 North Neil Street.

A city council meeting for Champaign, Illinois, including roll call, approval of minutes, and correspondence.

City of Champaign council members heard a clean fiscal year 2025 audit with $695.1 million in assets, $223 million in liabilities, and a $34.2 million rise in net position.

The February 17, 2026 City of Champaign council meeting swears in Lieutenant Sean Ader, Sergeants Chris Aikman and Vaughn Young III, and officers Mitchell Gallier, Henry Johnson, Tyler Ravelli, and Blake Schuette.

The City of Champaign Township meeting on February 10, 2026, includes Charlene Murray's repeated swearing-in as township supervisor and a major discussion about Strides shelter funding.

Champaign City Council's January 27, 2026 meeting covers Fire Department overtime, a possible recovery of $300,000 in Homeowner Assistance Fund money, and Experience Champaign-Urbana's tourism strategy.

Champaign City Council approved eight-to-zero votes on employee health insurance with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois, $195,530 in conduit boring and fiber pulling services, liquor-code amendments, and a $112,000 Farnsworth Group change order.

City of Champaign Township approves its 2025 tax levy 8-0 before employee Nolan Massey raises concerns about morale, communication, and a payroll-system change.

The November 4, 2025 City of Champaign council meeting introduces a Block by Block city-center team for downtown, midtown, and Campustown maintenance, safety, and community assistance.

On October 28, 2025, City of Champaign staff presented a Desmond parking study and asked City Council for guidance rather than recommending immediate changes.

The City of Champaign Township's September 30, 2025 meeting centers on approval of the fiscal year 2025-26 budget and the future of the Strides low-barrier shelter.

Lacey Rainslow and Lily Wilcock present Champaign’s method for selecting a Strategic Neighborhood Action Plan study area, using redevelopment, affordability, and livability data alongside resident engagement.

The City of Champaign council meeting on September 16, 2025 covers four police oaths, National Diaper Need Awareness Week, Welcoming Week, and multiple infrastructure resolutions.

The September 2, 2025 City of Champaign meeting focuses on Strides shelter funding, financial controls, public transparency, and the possibility of reduced daytime services by February or March without additional money.

Mayor Finan’s August 19, 2025 Champaign City Council meeting includes the swearing-in of Officers William Cottrell and Brian Murphy, four unanimously approved city bills, and public comments about 3 a.m.

The City of Champaign's August 5, 2025 council meeting covers a $1,249,167 Blueprint allocation for community gun-violence-reduction programs.

Champaign City Council approves the fiscal year 2025–26 budget, including $1,059,644 in listed expenditures, 553.83 city positions, and 85.975 library positions.

City of Champaign’s May 27, 2025 council meeting swears in Justin Henson and Richard Lone Stret as new police officers and proclaims June 6, 2025, National Gun Violence Awareness Day.

Champaign City Council’s May 20, 2025 meeting approves city website services costing $85,335, a $116,000 Public Works renovation contract, two vehicles costing $117,860, and other municipal measures.

The City of Champaign council approves a $75,000, 12-month evaluation contract for the Community Gun Violence Reduction Blueprint and authorizes up to $600,000 in outside legal services for a case involving more than 500 units across 29 buildings.

Champaign City Council's March 11, 2025 study session reviews a fiscal year 2024 audit reporting $634.7 million in assets, $194.2 million in liabilities, and a $443.4 million net position.

Champaign's March 4, 2025 township and city meetings address a flooring replacement project, stormwater compliance, downtown programming, and public comments on Prospect Avenue and Palestine.

The City of Champaign City Council meeting labeled February 18, 2025 covers public-safety promotions, municipal ordinances, infrastructure contracts, and audience testimony.

The City of Champaign’s February 11, 2025 study session reviews progress on 24 projects tied to four 2023–2025 council goals.

Champaign City Council’s January 21, 2025 meeting covers police recognitions, a $86,228 Edward Byrne Justice Assistance Grant, employee health insurance, municipal compensation, property acquisition, and three hybrid vehicles.