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State Senate hopeful Madigan supports Independent Map Amendment.

By Carol Ostrow | Jun 23, 2016

Champaign’s Republican candidate for Senate District 52 happens to be named Mike Madigan, but he is a restaurateur — not the better-known house speaker — who recently announced his support of the Independent Map Amendment.

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Davis chastises officials in wake of nuclear plant shutdown announcement

By Carol Ostrow | Jun 21, 2016

Exelon Corp. has announced plans to shutter two nuclear power stations over the next two years, prompting Congressman Rodney Davis (R-IL) to voice his “extreme disappointment” in the Illinois General Assembly for failing to pass legislation to keep them open.

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Champaign library candidates to meet with public July 7

By Carol Ostrow | Jun 20, 2016

Champaign residents can meet candidates for Champaign’s library directorship at 6:30 p.m. July 7 at the City Building, where contenders will discuss their qualifications and perspectives on the position.

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Seven file for Champaign council seat

By Carol Ostrow | Jun 19, 2016

District 3 denizens can expect to hear the Champaign City Council’s choice among seven contenders for a departing councilman’s seat within weeks.

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City of Urbana invites HVAC project bids through June 16

By Carol Ostrow | Jun 4, 2016

The city of Urbana has issued a formal solicitation of bids for a chiller replacement project scheduled for the Urbana City Building at 400 S. Vine St.

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Vargas running for Champaign County state's attorney

By Carol Ostrow | May 25, 2016

Army veteran, former police officer and Republican George Vargas recently announced his candidacy for Champaign County State's Attorney, challenging incumbent Democrat Julia Rietz on a platform of “fair but firm” justice administration and protection for citizens.

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Rantoul Village Board of Trustees holds last meeting of 2015

By Carol Ostrow | Dec 25, 2015

The Rantoul Village Board of Trustees' Dec. 8 meeting was called to order by Mayor Chuck Smith beginning with an invocation led by Wesley Miller, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance and roll call.

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City of Urbana has tax levy rate of $1.3550 approved

By Carol Ostrow | Dec 25, 2015

An ordinance calling for the Champaign County Clerk to abate certain tax levies for the General Corporate Fund was passed Dec. 14 by a vote of seven participants, including Mayor Laurel Lunt Prussing, and filed Wednesday.

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City of Champaign addresses 13 ordinances in December session

By Carol Ostrow | Dec 25, 2015

The city of Champaign City Council convened for its regular meeting Dec. 15, starting with an invocation and the Pledge of Allegiance.

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Urbana City Council closes year with real estate presentation

By Carol Ostrow | Dec 25, 2015

The Urbana City Council met Dec. 14 in the Urbana City Building, convening at 7 p.m. as reported by City Clerk Phyllis Clark.

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Gifford Board hears reports from village agencies

By Carol Ostrow | Dec 25, 2015

The village of Gifford's regular board meeting was called to order Dec. 3, beginning with roll call, the Pledge of Allegiance, an introduction of guests, and question-and-answer opportunities before the board.

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Champaign Township Board holds final meeting for 2015

By Carol Ostrow | Dec 25, 2015

The city of Champaign Township Board convened for its regular monthly meeting in City Council chambers on Dec. 1 with a 7 p.m. call to order and roll call.

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Sidney Board of Trustees holds final meeting of 2015

By Carol Ostrow | Dec 24, 2015

The December meeting of the Sidney Village Board of Trustees convened at 7 p.m. Dec. 7, beginning with the Pledge of Allegiance and approval process for the minutes of the Nov. 2 meeting.

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Champaign County officials agree to abate portion of 2015 tax levy

By Carol Ostrow | Dec 24, 2015

Champaign County Ordinance No. 2015-12-119, approved on Dec. 18 and filed Wednesday, directs the County Clerk to abate a portion of the 2015 tax levy related to two general obligation series of bonds.