Chambana Sun

The Philo Board of Trustees met Feb. 10 to discuss the best way to accommodate a request from Philo Gas & Car Wash to hold wine tastings.

Urbana, Homefield Energy sign 3-year electricity aggregation deal

The city of Urbana and Homefield Energy have agreed to a three-year electric aggregation deal.

Urbana council updates rules for home-based businesses

The Urbana City Council passed amendments dividing home-based businesses into three categories on Feb 1.

Garden Hills Elementary receives $4,000 grant for gym class equipment

Garden Hills Elementary School gym classes are enjoying $4,000 worth of new equipment as a result of a recent Illinois Association Health Physical Education Recreation & Dance Program Enhancement grant.

St Joseph board reviews village's investment portfolio

The village of St. Joseph board met Feb. 9 to review the village's investments.

Rantoul to consider $6.9 million in general obligation bonds

The Rantoul Board of Trustees will meet tonight at the Rantoul Municipal Building to review a number of public improvement projects.

Urbana council denies historic designation for Henson House

The Urbana City Council voted 4-3 to reject a proposal that would have granted historic landmark status to the so-called Henson House at 619 W. Elm St.

Champaign-Urbana mass transit earns bike-friendliness award

The League of American Bicyclists recently presented the Champaign-Urbana Mass Transit District with a Silver Bicycle Friendly Business award.

County facilities committee to tour juvenile detention center

The Champaign County Board Facilities Committee will meet at the juvenile detention center at 400 Art Bartell Road in Urbana tonight for a brief tour before continuing with its regular meeting.

Savoy to vote on selling dump truck to Tolono

The Savoy Board of Trustees will meet Wednesday at the Savoy Muncipal Center to vote on the sale of a dump truck to the Village of Tolono.

Champaign council to vote on new BYOB rules

The Champaign City Council will vote tonight at the Champaign City Building on a set of amendments that would create new rules for restaurants and events that allow patrons to bring their own alcohol.

Tolono board to address Elizabeth Street drainage issues

By Khristopher Flack | Feb 29, 2016

The Tolono Village Board will meet Tuesday at Village Hall to discuss engineering details and funding for drainage improvements on Elizabeth Street.

The other Mike Madigan looks to create contrast with Dem leadership in senate campaign

By Khristopher Flack | Feb 29, 2016

Urbana Alderman and local restaurant owner Michael Madigan is running for the Illinois Senate on the Republican ticket in the 52nd District.

Champaign County narrows administrator search to three

By Khristopher Flack | Feb 29, 2016

The Champaign County Administrator Search Committee, along with the County Board, hosted a two-hour public reception Wednesday at the Brookens Administrative Center in Urbana to introduce the three county administrator finalists for to the public.

Motor Fuel Tax funds request is sent to Champaign County Board

The Champaign County Board Highway and Transportation Committee met Feb. 5 to advance the county's latest Motor Fuel Tax funds appropriation request to the county board.

Racial Justice Task Force continues organizational tasks

The Champaign County Racial Justice Task Force will continue taking formative steps today at the Brookens Administrative Center by hashing out several organizational questions.

Champaign County Administrator Search Committee holds two more sessions

The Champaign County Administrator Search Committee held two closed sessions Thursday.

Champaign County proposes new zoning rules for rural residential development

The Champaign County Zoning Board of Appeals will meet today at the Brookens Administrative Center to continue its hearing on a set of new zoning codes that would govern rural residential developments.

Organizers continue preparations for 2016 Sangamon River Music Festival