Champaign County

MyTownView tracks 23 municipalities in Champaign County, Illinois. Browse recent news, meeting transcripts, upcoming events, and more across the county.

23Municipalities
208,741Residents
535Articles
28Meetings (30d)
12Upcoming Events
$77,965Avg. Median Income
$167,813Avg. Home Value

Recent News

535
Apr 25Champaign County officials address reports of local ICE activityChampaignApr 25Report of possible ICE presence in Champaign-Urbana circulates onlineChampaignApr 24Champaign County Board approves 1-year data center moratoriumChampaignApr 24Champaign Unit 4 students earn 3rd place finish at state ACES competitionChampaignApr 24Champaign Park District announces upcoming grant-funded tree plantingChampaignApr 24Champaign County approves 12-month moratorium on data centersChampaignApr 24Champaign-Urbana adds jobs while unemployment rises across Central IllinoisUrbanaApr 24Champaign Unit 4 students earn best-ever finish at state science and engineering competitionChampaignApr 23Champaign psychiatrist named 2026 Exemplary Psychiatrist by National Mental Health AllianceChampaignApr 2315-year-old arrested in connection with deadly shooting at Champaign mall will be tried as adultChampaignApr 23LGBTQ+ journalist and author to hold book reading and Q&A in Champaign in MayChampaignApr 23University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign chancellor signs 2026 climate action plan— without fossil fuels divestmentChampaignApr 23Community blood drive and family fun event set for May 6 in champaignChampaign

Meetings

28

Recent

Apr 23Civilian Police Review BoardUrbanaVideoApr 22Village Board of TrusteesSavoyVideoApr 20Committee of the WholeUrbanaVideoApr 20Development CommissionUrbanaVideoApr 20Human Rights CommissionUrbanaVideoApr 20Planning and Zoning CommissionSavoyVideoApr 17Rantoul Study SessionRantoulVideoApr 15Committee of the WholeChampaignVideo

Upcoming Events

12
APR27

Board of Fire and Police Commissioners Meeting

City of Champaign·4:00 PM · Council Chambers, 102 N. Neil St., Champaign
Champaign
APR29

Board of Fire and Police Commissioners

3:00 PM · Village Hall Board Room
Savoy
APR29

Savoy Lumiere

8:00 PM · Savoy 16 + IMAX
Savoy
MAY18

Board of Fire and Police Commissioners Meeting

City of Champaign·4:00 PM · Council Chambers, 102 N. Neil St., Champaign
Champaign
JUN22

Board of Fire and Police Commissioners Meeting

City of Champaign·4:00 PM · Council Chambers, 102 N. Neil St., Champaign
Champaign
JUL27

Board of Fire and Police Commissioners Meeting

City of Champaign·4:00 PM · Council Chambers, 102 N. Neil St., Champaign
Champaign
AUG24

Board of Fire and Police Commissioners Meeting

City of Champaign·4:00 PM · Council Chambers, 102 N. Neil St., Champaign
Champaign
SEP10

Neighborhood Services Advisory Board

City of Champaign·5:30 PM · 102 N Neil St, Champaign, IL - Council Chambers
Champaign

Rankings in Champaign County

Most Affordable Homes

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Housing
#CityAffordability Score
1UrbanaChampaign68 / 100
2MahometChampaign64 / 100
3ChampaignChampaign63 / 100
4RantoulChampaign63 / 100
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey & County Business Patterns

Fastest Growing Cities

Growth
#CityPopulation Change
1MahometChampaign+3.0%
2UrbanaChampaign+2.3%
3SavoyChampaign+1.8%
4ChampaignChampaign+1.3%
5RantoulChampaign-0.8%
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey

Safest Cities

Safety
#CityCrimes per 1,000
1MahometChampaign21.1 total crimes per 1k
2ChampaignChampaign63.6 total crimes per 1k
3RantoulChampaign74.1 total crimes per 1k
4UrbanaChampaign77.3 total crimes per 1k
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Source: Illinois Uniform Crime Reporting Program (I-UCR)

Lowest Property Taxes

Finances
#CityEffective Tax Rate
1SavoyChampaign1.94%
2MahometChampaign2.19%
3RantoulChampaign2.65%
4ChampaignChampaign2.74%
5UrbanaChampaign3.03%
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Source: Illinois Department of Revenue Table 27

Best Schools

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Education
#CitySchool Score
1MahometChampaign62 / 100
2SavoyChampaign49 / 100
3ChampaignChampaign48 / 100
4UrbanaChampaign45 / 100
5RantoulChampaign42 / 100
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Source: Illinois State Board of Education

Best Fiscal Health

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Finances
#CityFiscal Health Score
1SavoyChampaign69 / 100
2RantoulChampaign65 / 100
3ChampaignChampaign58 / 100
4MahometChampaign54 / 100
5UrbanaChampaign52 / 100
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Source: Illinois Comptroller & IL Dept. of Insurance

Municipalities

Bondville

Pop. 404Income $71,250Homes $168,200
Village (President-Trustee)

Broadlands

Pop. 274Income $64,063Homes $125,000
Village (President-Trustee)

Champaign

Pop. 89,996Income $56,118Homes $210,900
City (Mayor-Council)

Fisher

Pop. 1,605Income $97,702Homes $190,100
Village (President-Trustee)

Foosland

Pop. 37Income $81,250Homes $63,300
Village (President-Trustee)

Gifford

Pop. 822Income $76,964Homes $171,200
Village (President-Trustee)

Homer

Pop. 1,245Income $85,875Homes $146,200
Village (President-Trustee)

Ivesdale

Pop. 209Income $64,375Homes $118,100
Village (President-Trustee)

Longview

Pop. 78Income $74,375Homes $63,300
Village (President-Trustee)

Ludlow

Pop. 372Income $45,000Homes $72,500
Village (President-Trustee)

Mahomet

Pop. 10,049Income $118,586Homes $299,100
Village (President-Trustee)

Ogden

Pop. 754Income $78,125Homes $157,400
Village (President-Trustee)

Pesotum

Pop. 557Income $79,792Homes $163,000
Village (President-Trustee)

Philo

Pop. 1,487Income $105,625Homes $205,400
Village (President-Trustee)

Rantoul

Pop. 12,421Income $48,691Homes $118,200
Village (President-Trustee)

Royal

Pop. 292Income $86,250Homes $161,200
Village (President-Trustee)

Sadorus

Pop. 296Income $78,750Homes $132,500
Village (President-Trustee)

Savoy

Pop. 8,968Income $91,966Homes $320,300
Village (President-Trustee)

Sidney

Pop. 936Income $88,618Homes $197,600
Village (President-Trustee)

St. Joseph

Pop. 3,778Income $120,789Homes $270,900
Village (President-Trustee)

Thomasboro

Pop. 918Income $64,038Homes $111,800
Village (President-Trustee)

Tolono

Pop. 3,566Income $69,653Homes $208,600
Village (President-Trustee)

Urbana

Pop. 39,341Income $45,346Homes $184,900
City (Mayor-Council)