December, 2015 Stories | Chambana Sun

Rantoul approves redevelopment agreement with Cameron-Juday

By Matt Smith | Dec 31, 2015

The village of Rantoul Board of Trustees unanimously approved a redevelopment agreement with Cameron-Juday LLC for work on the Chanute Development Project Area.

Rantoul Micro Loan Committee to review two requests

By Matt Smith | Dec 31, 2015

The village of Rantoul Micro Loan Committee will discuss two loan applications at its next meeting at 11 a.m. Jan. 7.

Mahomet Village Board discusses rezoning West Street land

By Matt Smith | Dec 30, 2015

The village of Mahomet Board of Trustees discussed two community-development items dealing with land at 509 West St. at its special meeting Nov. 17.

Library trustees craft job description for interim director

By Khristopher Flack | Dec 30, 2015

The Champaign Public Library trustees discussed roles and responsibilities for its interim director during an Oct. 21 meeting at the Douglass branch.

Commission amends Champaign zoning code for small breweries

By Khristopher Flack | Dec 30, 2015

With microbreweries booming across the country, the Champaign Plan Commission gave its approval for a zoning code amendment that would allow breweries and microbreweries to operate in industrial and commercial zoning districts.

HOME consortium sets four public hearings for January

By Khristopher Flack | Dec 30, 2015

The City of Urbana and the Urbana HOME Consortium will hold four public hearings in January to gather ideas and feedback on housing issues for the city's 2016-17 Annual Action Plan.

Rantoul to consider automated meter reading at next meeting

By Matt Smith | Dec 30, 2015

The Rantoul Village Board of Trustees established several budget items for its next meeting at its Nov. 3 study session, including street maintenance allocation and automated meter-reading technology.

Sidney Board of Trustees opens bidding for Stage 2 of water tower project

By Matt Smith | Dec 30, 2015

The Village of Sidney Board of Trustees started the bidding process for the second stage of its water tower project at its Nov. 2 meeting.

Champaign Human Relations Commission outlines goals during daylong retreat

By Khristopher Flack | Dec 30, 2015

The Champaign Human Relations Commission held a three-hour retreat Oct. 24 at the Hilton Garden Inn to consider its mission, priorities and identity.

Champaign Board promotes two police officers

By Khristopher Flack | Dec 30, 2015

The Champaign Board of Fire and Police Commissioners promoted two police officers and hired three probationary officers at its meeting Oct 26.

Rantoul establishes enterprise zone

By Khristopher Flack | Dec 29, 2015

Some businesses in Rantoul will be eligible for property tax and sales tax breaks after the village officially established a new enterprise zone Dec 8.

Savoy board to vote on Prairie Fields subdivision

By Khristopher Flack | Dec 29, 2015

The village of Savoy Board will vote on approving the general plan and plat map for Prairie Fields Subdivision 14 at its regular meeting Jan 6.

Fieldstone developers seek exception to fencing requirement

By Khristopher Flack | Dec 29, 2015

At its Nov 23 meeting, the Savoy Planning Commission deferred a request from the developers of the Fieldstone Subdivision for a variance on standard fencing material until the developers can gather a petition showing 75 percent approval from the subdivision's residents.