Chambana Sun

The city of Urbana approved an annexation agreement Jan. 4 for an 8.35-acre parcel of land at 3106 N. Cunningham Ave.

Urbana commission to discuss annual sustainability report

The Urbana Sustainability Advisory Commission will meet March 1 at the Urbana City Building to discuss a draft of its annual report.

Urbana adds six trees to its Legacy Tree Program

The city of Urbana has selected six more trees for inclusion in its Legacy Tree Program.

Urbana composting effort inspires facility in Malawi

Urbana's sister city Zomba, Malawi has opened a successful large-scale composting operation based on the model of Urbana's Landscape Recycling Center.

Community Elements sponsors re-entry resource fair

By Khristopher Flack | Feb 23, 2016

Champaign individuals and families who have been affected by the criminal justice system are encouraged to come out March 16 from 1-4 p.m. at the Illinois Terminal for the second annual Champaign County Re-Entry Resource Fair.

Urbana HOME Consortium seeks to work with Habitat for Humanity

By Khristopher Flack | Feb 23, 2016

The city of Urbana Community Development Commission will meet tonight at the Urbana City Building to vote on a number of resolutions clarifying the HOME Consortium's relationship with Habitat for Humanity of Champaign County.

Thomasboro trustees to review 2016-17 budget

The Thomasboro Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting Tuesday at Village Hall to review a presentation of the proposed 2016-17 village budget.

Mahomet begins 2016-17 budget preparation

The Mahomet Board of Trustees will meet Tuesday at the Mahomet Administration Office to consider preparations for the village's 2016-17 budget.

Urbana to vote on increasing municipal public gas tax

The city of Urbana Committee of the Whole will meet tonight at the Urbana City Building to vote on measures that could shift the way gasoline is taxed in the city.

Unit 4 to vote on Tier II facilities committee members

The Champaign Unit 4 school board of education will hold a special meeting this evening at the Savoy Recreation Center to vote on approving the Tier II members of a new facility plan subcommittee.

Urbana council holds special meeting to discuss property acquisition

The Urbana City Council will hold a special meeting tonight at the Urbana City Building to discuss property acquisition issues.

Champaign council to discuss making updates to ADA plan

The Champaign City Council will hold a study session Tuesday night at 7 at the Champaign City Building to discuss the city's plans for meeting Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements.

University of Illinois honors Jefferson teacher

Jefferson Middle School social studies teacher Christine Adrian has been named one of the University of Illinois College of Education's distinguished alumni.

Champaign council receives presentation from award-winning local business

As part of its ongoing effort to meet and highlight local businesses, the Champaign City Council welcomed a presentation from the local start-up IntelliWheels during its Feb. 9 study session at the Champaign City Building.

Farnsworth wins award for Mahomet sewage system design

Farnsworth Group was honored Feb. 10 by the American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC)-Illinois Chapter for its redesign of the Mahomet Wastewater Treatment Plant.

Mahomet Board of Appeals considers driveway width variances

The village of Mahomet Board of Appeals met Wednesday at the Mahomet Administrative Office for a public hearing and vote on several variance requests from the Cornbelt Fire Protection District.

Rantoul board considers reinstating officer's pension

The Rantoul Village Police Pension Board will meet today to consider a request from John Dittmer to reinstate his pension through the Rantoul Police Pension Fund.

Rantoul approves water rate schedule through 2020

The village of Rantoul approved a new schedule of water rates for the village that lays out water prices from May 1, 2016 until May 1, 2020.

Rantoul considers alcohol use on village property