Champaign County Regional Planning Commission

New LIHEAP Year Begins on October 1, 2019

The RPC will be taking applications for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) for winter heating assistance starting October 1, 2019, with payments toward residential gas and electric bills for eligible households.

30-Day Public Comment Period for Rural and Urban Area Safety Plans

The Rural and Urban Area Safety Plans present area-wide analysis of crash trends, identify emphasis areas based on a data-driven approach, and outline strategies for each of the emphasis areas.

Help Us Determine Priorities for the Long Range Transportation Plan

With the help of the public, the Champaign-Urbana Urbanized Area Transportation Study (CUUATS) is working with local agencies to develop a transportation vision for the future that is built on the region's current strengths.

Safe Walking Route Maps

School is back in session across East Central Illinois. To help keep everyone safe, our Safe Walking Route Maps have been updated for Fall 2019 for Champaign Unit 4 Schools, Urbana School District #116, and Thomasboro K-8 schools.

RPC Hosting a Family and Community Engagement Resource Fair in September

In addition to the RPC, there will be over 20 organizations from around the community making information available about what they provide. There will also be food and kids’ activities for families and individuals who plan on attending.

Mother Who Worked Full-Time Job While Earning Nursing Degree Named Award Winner by the RPC

RPC’s Workforce Innovation Board Selects Honoree for 2019 Illinois Workforce Partnership Individual Achievement Award

Draft Champaign-Urbana Region Freight Plan Available for Public Review

The draft Champaign-Urbana Region Freight Plan is available for public review from Wednesday July 24, 2019, to Friday August 23, 2019.

RPC’s Workforce Development Program Helps Longtime Champaign County Business Continue to Thrive

HL Precision Manufacturing says without continuous support from the RPC’s Workforce Development program to improve the manufacturing and skilled trades industry, a new partnership would not have been possible.

ISC Expansion Now Brings Program Coverage to 13 Counties in Illinois

The RPC’s ISC program has expanded to cover a total of 13 counties across Illinois. Clients receiving individual service and support advocacy services will grow from approximately 400 clients to over 1,500.

RPC Earns National Award for Human Services Program Focused on Residents with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities

The National Association of Counties will recognize the RPC’s innovation and financial management during their annual conference in July 2019.