Chambana Sun

The Urbana City Council approved a number of budget amendments at its Dec 14 meeting.

Urbana waives sidewalk requirement for Oakbrook Circle

The city of Urbana approved a waiver at its Dec. 14 meeting that will exempt Oakbrook Circle from building a sidewalk to connect the Vine Street cul-de-sac to Meadowbrook Park.

Urbana sets $30 fee for alcohol server training

The Urbana City Council approved a $30 fee for alcoholic beverages seller and sever training at its Dec 14 meeting.

City of Urbana passes $7.2 million tax levy

The Urbana City Council approved a $7.25 million tax levy for 2015-16 at its Dec 14 meeting.

Urbana Council sets fees for enterprise zone

The Urbana City Council unanimously approved a fee schedule for the Urbana Free Enterprise Zone at its Dec 14 meeting.

Colfax approves tax levy, hires part-time police officer

The Village Board of Colfax held its regular meeting Nov 2, unanimously approving the village's 2015-16 tax levy for $50,144.

Philo rejects Feutz Contractors' $14,000 remediation proposal for striping project

The Philo, Illinois board of trustees voted to reject a proposal from Feutz Contractors Inc. to fix a $14,000 mistake that was made during a previous striping project during its regular meeting on Nov. 11.

Champaign City Council approves 2015-16 tax levy

The Champaign City Council held its regular meeting Tuesday, unanimously approving the 2015-16 tax levy, several budget amendments, an agreement with Dietz Inc. to replace fire alarms in the City Building, the apointment of Charles Lansford to the library's board of trustees,and a purchase order for new server software and services.

Rantoul switches to single-stream recycling

The village of Rantoul will switch to single-stream recycling collection in the new year.

Libertyville trustees consider tax levies, turf soccer field

The Libertyville Township Board of Trustees held its regular meeting Nov 12.

Rantoul sells two parcels to Cameron-Juday

The Rantoul Board of Trustees approved an ordinance at its Dec. 8 meeting authorizing the sale of two village-owned land parcels to Cameron-Juday Real Estate LLC.

Unit 4 schools celebrate season of giving

Champaign School District Unit 4 Superintendent Judy Wiegand said her district has gotten into the holiday spirit with multiple student and staff initiatives to encourage giving.

Champaign County forwards appointments for approval

The Champaign County Committee of the Whole held its regular meeting Dec. 8.

Rantoul trustees approve $2 million in spending measures

The Rantoul board of trustees held its regular board meeting Oct. 13 at the Rantoul Municipal Building.

Libertyville to hold vote on proposed property swap

The Libertyville Township Electors will hold a special town meeting Dec. 29 to discuss and vote on a swap of public and privately owned land.

Champaign County Board to vote on nursing home bonds