Champaign County Email Format
Government AdministrationIllinois, United States201-500 Employees
Champaign County, located in Urbana in East Central Illinois, is a county government administration serving a 1,008-square-mile area where agriculture remains prominent. It sits among regional education and health-care anchors, home to the University of Illinois, Parkland College, Carle Foundation Hospital, and OSF Heart of Mary Medical Center. The county's economy spans high technology, light industry, health care, education, and agriculture, reflecting its role as a regional governance and service hub. The county was organized in 1833 from Vermilion County and later adopted the township form of government in 1859. The County Board comprises 22 members elected from 11 districts, with the Chair chosen from among board members, and an elected County Executive who serves as the county's administrator. In May 2024, Champaign County released its 2023 Annual Report, illustrating ongoing public accountability and governance. The county operates within Urbana and the surrounding region, fulfilling responsibilities that typically include managing countywide services and administrative functions.