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The Mahomet board of trustees held a study session Tuesday at the Mahomet Administration Office to review a new comprehensive village plan.

Fisher trustees reject new gaming parlor

Several residents and business owners spoke out against a proposed gaming parlor in Fisher at the Feb. 11 board of trustees meeting.

Fisher discusses public works projects financing

The Fisher board of trustees discussed financing for public works projects at a special meeting Feb. 11 at the Fisher Community Center.

Mahomet continues ash borer discussions

The Mahomet Tree Commission met Wednesday at the Mahomet Administration Office to discuss the village's progress addressing the Emerald Ash Borer.

Urbana paves way for North Lincoln Avenue extension

The Urbana Committee of the Whole met Monday at the Urbana City Building to take procedural steps toward extending North Lincoln Avenue.

Unit 4 board reviews $3.8 million estimate for new transportation facility

The Champaign Unit 4's board of education met Monday at the Mellon Administrative Center to review a cost estimate of $3,816,162 for the building of a new transportation facility.

Urbana closing Washington Street for tree removal

The city of Urbana will close Washington Street between Coler Avenue and McCullough Street from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday through Friday while crews work on tree removal.

Rantoul to consider rezoning residential lots for Apgar Investments

The Rantoul Village Plan Commission will meet on Monday, March 28 to consider a request from Apgar Investments LLC to rezone all or parts of four lots near 710 W. Champaign Ave. as part of a planned commercial development.

Stratton Academy receives $95,459 arts grant

Stratton Academy of the Arts, MicroSociety and Leadership has received a $95,459 grant from the Illinois State Board of Education to expand arts instruction and integrate the arts into core classes.

Gifford announces village recycling container

By Khristopher Flack | Mar 14, 2016

The village of Gifford has announced the opening of a new village recycling container.

Rantoul panel to reviews changes in liquor code

By Khristopher Flack | Mar 14, 2016

The Rantoul Liquor Advisory Committee will meet at 4:30 p.m. Tuesday in the Rantoul Municipal Building to discuss changes to the village's liquor code.

Homer to vote on new 2016-17 water rates

By Khristopher Flack | Mar 14, 2016

The Homer board of trustees will meet at 7 p.m. Monday at Village Hall to vote on new water rates for 2016-17.

Urbana council approves resolution in support of higher gas tax

The Urbana City Council voted 4-3 Monday in favor of a resolution that calls on state lawmakers to consider raising the gasoline tax.

Urbana announces April leaf collection dates

The city of Urbana will provide two rounds of spring leaf collection this April.

Urbana rezones East Green Street lots for business development

The Urbana City Council voted 7-0 Monday in favor of rezoning five lots at 306 and 308 E. Green St. from residential to business zoning.

Urbana to hold public hearing on 2016-17 action plan

The city of Urbana will hold a public hearing on the draft 2016-17 action plan March 22 at the Urbana City Council Chambers.

Urbana seeks applicants for social service funding pool