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Civil Service Commission considers new firefighter eligibility

By Khristopher Flack | Jan 28, 2016

The Urbana Civil Service Commission considered approving an eligibility list for entry-level firefighters at its meeting Wednesday at the Urbana City Building.

Unit 4 board announces steps to develop facilities plan

By Khristopher Flack | Jan 26, 2016

The Champaign Unit 4 School District announced a new series of steps Monday aimed at developing a district-wide facilities plan.

Unit 4 taking applications for facilities plan committee

By Khristopher Flack | Jan 26, 2016

The Champaign Unit 4 School District is taking applications for a special committee to develop a facilities plan for the district.

Champaign to consider allowing BYOB at restaurants, other public places

By Khristopher Flack | Jan 26, 2016

The Champaign City Council will consider amendments to the liquor code that would allow restaurant patrons to bring their own alcohol, during a study session starting at 7 p.m. today in City Council Chambers.

Champaign Unit 4 District's first Schools of Choice session tonight

By Khristopher Flack | Jan 26, 2016

The Champaign Unit 4 School District will hold the first of two Schools of Choice information sessions at 6 p.m. today at Garden Hills Elementary School.

Chambana residents push for citizen review board to monitor police

By Khristopher Flack | Jan 26, 2016

Nearly 20 Champaign and Urbana residents spoke at the Dec. 15 Champaign City Council meeting in favor of a citizen review board with subpeona power, in response to ongoing issues of police brutality with the Champaign Police Department.

Unit 4 hosts young entrepreneurs at EnterpriseWorks

By Khristopher Flack | Jan 25, 2016

Champaign Unit 4 School District will launch its 2016 Young Entrepreneurs Program with a kick-off event Tuesday at EnterpriseWorks.

Four city commissions review Urbana bike plan

By Khristopher Flack | Jan 25, 2016

The Urbana Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Commission, the Urbana Planning Commission, the Urbana Sustainability Advisory Commission, and the Urbana Traffic Commission held a joint meeting Dec 3 in the City Council Chambers to review a draft update of the city-wide bicycle plan.

Urbana launches online map of historical sites

By Khristopher Flack | Jan 25, 2016

The Urbana Historic Preservation Commission unveiled a website last month that will allow residents to search a map of the 100 most significant landmarks in the area.

Urbana commission designates equal opportunity employers

By Khristopher Flack | Jan 25, 2016

The Urbana Human Relations Commission approved several local businesses as equal opportunity employers following statistical analysis of their workforce profile and hiring practices.

Champaign firefighters train for ice rescues

By Khristopher Flack | Jan 25, 2016

The Champaign Fire Department provided firefighters with ice rescue training last week at Kaufman Lake.

Champaign council approves goals for current term

By Khristopher Flack | Jan 25, 2016

The Champaign City Council approved an outline of goals and visions for its current term during its Jan. 19 meeting at the Champaign City Building.

Commission recommends setbacks for Champaign's tallest buildings

By Khristopher Flack | Jan 25, 2016

The Champaign Plan Commission proposed an amendment to the city's zoning code Jan. 15 that would require builders and designers of tall buildings to setback their tallest portions several feet from the street to minimize shading.

Champaign commission hears updates on Bristol Place

By Khristopher Flack | Jan 25, 2016

The City of Champaign Human Relations Commission discussed the Bristol Place Redevelopment Project at its meeting Nov. 2.

Colfax releases year-end treasurer's report

By Khristopher Flack | Jan 25, 2016

The village of Colfax recently released its December 2015 treasurer's report, posting a decrease in income of more than $20,000.

Mahomet adopts new stormwater policy

By Khristopher Flack | Jan 25, 2016

The village of Mahomet approved a new stormwater management policy Dec 15.

City Council approves setback variance for parking spot

By Khristopher Flack | Jan 21, 2016

Two homeowners received approval from the Urbana City Council on Jan. 4 for a major setback variance that will allow them to build an additional parking space at 410 W. Florida Ave.

Urbana council votes to annex Cunningham Avenue property

By Khristopher Flack | Jan 21, 2016

The Urbana City Council unanimously approved the annexation of an 8.35-acre property on North Cunningham Avenue during its Jan. 4 meeting.

Urbana pension board to study impact of new officers

By Khristopher Flack | Jan 20, 2016

The Urbana Police Pension Fund will meet Friday to consider the impact of incoming officers Kenneth Sprague, Jessica Alvarez and Joseph Cassidy, as well as Tier 2 officer Matt McElhoe.