Khristopher Flack Stories | Dupage Policy Journal

Urbana council to vote on property purchases

By Khristopher Flack | Apr 4, 2016

The Urbana City Council will vote on purchasing portions of four parcels during a regular meeting tonight at the Urbana City Building.

Bement board passes school bond, approves superintendent contract

By Khristopher Flack | Apr 1, 2016

The Bement Community Unit School District 5 Board of Education approved a new series of school bonds Feb. 10.

County committee to review motorcycle rodeo permit proposal

By Khristopher Flack | Apr 1, 2016

The Champaign County Board Environment and Land Use Committee will meet Thursday at the Brookens Administrative Center to review a permit request for a motorcycle rodeo and music event at the Rolling Hills Campground.

Champaign schools fill three assistant principal roles

By Khristopher Flack | Apr 1, 2016

The Champaign Schools Board of Education approved the hiring of three new assistant principals Tuesday.

Urbana council calls for local control of 911 funding

By Khristopher Flack | Apr 1, 2016

The Urbana City Council unanimously approved a resolution March 7 calling for local control of 911 funding levels.

Committee recommends candidate for Champaign County's supervisor of assessments

By Khristopher Flack | Apr 1, 2016

The Champaign County Committee of the Whole's Finance/Policy, Personnel, Appointments/Justice and Social Services Committee confirmed its recommendation of Paula Bates as the new supervisor of assessments March 8.

Pesotum swears in Schultz as new treasurer, begins budget talks

By Khristopher Flack | Apr 1, 2016

The village of Pesotum swore in Melanie Schultz as the new village treasurer Feb 3.

County administrator search committee holds five-hour closed meeting

By Khristopher Flack | Mar 31, 2016

The Champaign County Administrator Search Committee met for over five hours in a closed meeting Feb. 9 at the Brookens Administrative Center in Urbana to continue its search process.

Champaign County Mental Health Board continues search for an executive director

By Khristopher Flack | Mar 31, 2016

The Champaign County Mental Health Board (CCMHB) met Feb. 17 at the Brookens Administrative Center to discuss its search for an executive director.

Mahomet Village Board reviews comprehensive plan ordinance

By Khristopher Flack | Mar 31, 2016

The Mahomet Village Board advanced an ordinance during a study session March 15 that would allow the village to adopt a new comprehensive plan.

Champaign County weighs long-term maintenance plans and building funding

By Khristopher Flack | Mar 30, 2016

The Champaign County Board met Tuesday at the Brookens Administrative Center to discuss the county's long-term facilities plan and funding.

Racial justice task force discusses meeting rules

By Khristopher Flack | Mar 30, 2016

The Champaign County Racial Justice Task Force continued framing out its organizational details March 10.

Urbana approves Class C liquor license for Mr. Gas Plus

By Khristopher Flack | Mar 29, 2016

The Urbana City Council voted unanimously Feb. 21 to increase the number of Class C liquor licenses, accommodating a license request from UM Inc.

Urbana purchases real estate to clear North Lincoln Avenue expansion

By Khristopher Flack | Mar 29, 2016

The Urbana City Council voted March 21 to purchase a piece of property in Champaign County to help complete the path for its planned expansion of North Lincoln Avenue.

Urbana adds nearly $32,000 to budget from Meijer Development agreement

By Khristopher Flack | Mar 29, 2016

The Urbana City Council voted March 21 to amend the city budget by $31,840 to allow for a final payment on its Meijer Development agreement.

Champaign Public Library has clean audit for 2014-15

By Khristopher Flack | Mar 29, 2016

The Champaign Public Library Board of Trustees reviewed the results of its 2014-15 audit Jan. 20 with representatives from Lauterbach and Amen LLC.

Urbana increases number of Class C licenses for Mr. Gas Plus

By Khristopher Flack | Mar 29, 2016

The Urbana City Council voted unanimously Feb 21 to increase the number of Class C liquor licenses to accomodate a license request from UM Inc. UM Inc does business at 808 E Main St. under the name Mr. Gas Plus.

Urbana approves canopy variance for bike shop

By Khristopher Flack | Mar 28, 2016

The Urbana City Council unanimously approved a variance March 21 that will allow Geoffrey Merritt to build a canopy extending 7 feet over his front lawn at 303 W. Griggs St.

Urbana considers major reductions to fines for cannabis possession

By Khristopher Flack | Mar 28, 2016

The Urbana Committee of the Whole will meet tonight at the Urbana City Building to consider two proposed ordinances that would drastically reduce the penalties for possession of cannabis.