News

August 15, 2019

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.

August 1, 2019

2019 Continuum of Care Program Notice of Funding Opportunity

The Champaign County Continuum of Service Providers to the Homeless has begun preparations of the application for the Notice of Funding Opportunity for the Fiscal Year (FY) 2019 Continuum of Care Program Competition.

July 24, 2019

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.

July 24, 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.

July 23, 2019

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.

June 20, 2019

Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) FY 2020-2023 Approved

The CUUATS Technical and Policy Committees approved the Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) FY 2020-2023 at the Technical and Policy Committee meetings Wednesday June 12, 2019 and Wednesday June, 19, 2019, respectively, at the Brookens Administrative Center. This federally mandated document identifies tentatively scheduled transportation projects in the Champaign-Urbana Urbanized Area (including Savoy, Tolono, and Bondville) and the Mahomet […]

June 19, 2019

One Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) Amendment Approved

The CUUATS Policy Committee approved one amendment to the FY 2019-2022 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) at the Policy Committee meeting on Wednesday June 19, 2019 at the Brookens Administrative Center.

June 13, 2019

One Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) Amendment Proposed

The CUUATS Technical and Policy Committees will review one amendment to the FY 2019-2022 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) for approval at the Policy Committee meeting on Wednesday June 19, 2019 at the Brookens Administrative Center.

June 6, 2019

Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) FY 2020-2023 will be Presented for Approval

The CUUATS Technical and Policy Committees will review the Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) FY 2020-2023 for approval at the Technical and Policy Committee meetings Wednesday June 12, 2019 and Wednesday June, 19, 2019, respectively, at the Brookens Administrative Center. This federally mandated document identifies tentatively scheduled transportation projects in the Champaign-Urbana Urbanized Area (including Savoy, Tolono, and […]

June 6, 2019

Garden Hills Residents Can Gain Valuable Energy Saving Tips During Upcoming SLEEP Workshops in Champaign

Free and open to the public, the workshops are being held as part of the recently launched Safety, Lighting, Energy Efficiency Program (SLEEP), to improve safety and energy efficiency in the Garden Hills area.

June 5, 2019

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

The National Association of Counties 2019 Achievement Awards Seal

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

May 15, 2019

Urbana Woman Honored for Pursuit of Self-Sufficiency as RPC’s 2019 Families of Distinction Awardee

The RPC's Krist Sallee and 2019 Families of Distinction awardee Mary Blue

The RPC’s No Limits program named Mary Blue as its 2019 Families of Distinction awardee, an honor recognizing a family or individual who has overcome great personal and social obstacles in their pursuit of self-sufficiency with the assistance of a Community Action Agency.

May 6, 2019

During Small Business Week, RPC Reminds Area Entrepreneurs of the Unique Opportunities Available to Them

Two aspiring business owners make plans at a restaurant booth

RPC financing programs have helped small businesses throughout East Central Illinois over the past 35+ years.

May 3, 2019

Draft Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) FY 2020-2023 Available for Public Review

The CUUATS Technical and Policy Committees approved the draft Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) FY 2020-2023 at the Technical and Policy Committee meetings Wednesday May 1, 2019 at the Brookens Administrative Center. This federally mandated document identifies tentatively scheduled transportation projects in the Champaign-Urbana Urbanized Area (including Savoy, Tolono, and Bondville) and the Mahomet Urban Area for fiscal years […]