I am writing to speak of my gratitude for the publishing of the article “Champaign becomes first Illinois city to be designated as Certified Welcoming place” by Mary Piacente that was published on Nov. 7, 2023. To learn that the community of Champaign is only the 21st city in the nation to receive this distinguished.
To the Editor, I am writing to express my appreciation for the recent article, “Champaign receives perfect score on LGBTQ+ report,” by Ashwin Padamanabhan, published on Nov. 15. It is reassuring to learn that Champaign has once again received the highest score on the Human Rights Campaign’s 2023 Municipal Equality Index for its commitment to.
In a press release on Tuesday, Champaign announced that it earned the highest score on the Human Rights Campaign’s 2023 Municipal Equality Index. This is the 12th consecutive year that the city has been recognized for its inclusive LGBTQ+ policies and services. The Municipal Equality Index focuses on how inclusive varying LGBTQ+ laws and policies.