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Friday, November 13, 2026

Champaign County

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Population

208,7412024

Higher than communities in Illinois

Household income

$63,6832024

Similar to communities in Illinois

Home value

$211,5002024

More favorable than communities in Illinois

Unemployment

3.9%2026

Similar to communities in Illinois

Violent crime

4132023

Less favorable than communities in Illinois

Work from home

15.5%2024

Higher than communities in Illinois

Source: Polco GPAL, using data from the original source shown for each indicator.

County Budget

Committee passes several budget amendments and forwards FY27 levy and budget ordinances

Committee approved a series of budget amendments including $80,000 for coroner services and smaller appropriations for the state's attorney and sheriff; the committee also advanced an ordinance approving the FY27 tax levy and the FY27 budget and appropriation, and kept one grant amendment off consent for verification.

Champaign County — Nov 11, 2026

Board debates timing, scope of proposal to centralize election-related IT

Nov 11, 2026

RPC director outlines workforce services, uncertain year-to-year funding and move of American Job Center

Nov 11, 2026

Prairie Rivers Network asks Champaign County to help fund three threatened stream gauges

Nov 11, 2026

Champaign County committee approves final plat for Coldwin Estates three‑lot subdivision

Nov 6, 2026

Environmental Permits

Committee notes IEPA permit change for Hyundai Transys Georgia seating systems at Newton Drive

Nov 6, 2026

Water Monitoring

Prairie Rivers asks Champaign County to help pay to keep three USGS stream gauges running

Nov 6, 2026

Zoning

Committee backs rezoning to Ag‑2 for hauling company site near Gifford; special‑use hearing to follow

Nov 6, 2026

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What stands out in Champaign County

Data from Polco GPAL
Standouts compare Champaign County with communities in Illinois or of similar population size. Surprises are where the measured figure was unusually far from what Polco's model expected. Each fact gives its year; public data runs one to two years behind.

In 2024, Champaign County was more favorable than communities of similar population size on average travel time to work.

100th percentile · 2024 · Census ACS, via Polco GPAL

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Recent meetings

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Nov 11Committee of the Whole – Champaign CountySeveral BUAs approved in committee; ordinances for FY27 levy and budget passed in committee and will be considered by full board Nov 6Environment and Land Use – Champaign CountyFinal plat approved by committee; documents to be distributed and administrative steps to continue at the county level.Nov 5Facilities – Champaign CountyAgenda and previous minutes approved by voice vote; meeting adjourned at 7:12 p.m.Oct 23County Board Meeting – Champaign CountyBoard authorized submission of the IDOT capital grant application.

More coverage

New eight‑zone air handler installed at old nursing home to improve climate control and cut utility costs

Nov 5, 2026

County to consider demolition of former Humane Society building after retrofit costs top $1 million

Nov 5, 2026

RPC lobby renovations highlighted; committee approves agenda and minutes and sets January meeting

Nov 5, 2026

Poor farm demo mobilization creates opportunity for salvaging materials and lower bids

Nov 5, 2026