December, 2015 Stories | Chambana Sun

Urbana City Council accepts traffic stop task force's report

By Khristopher Flack | Dec 29, 2015

The Urbana City Council unanimously accepted the final report of the Urbana Traffic Stop Data Task Force Dec 14.

Rantoul Village Board of Trustees holds last meeting of 2015

By Carol Ostrow | Dec 25, 2015

The Rantoul Village Board of Trustees' Dec. 8 meeting was called to order by Mayor Chuck Smith beginning with an invocation led by Wesley Miller, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance and roll call.

City of Urbana has tax levy rate of $1.3550 approved

By Carol Ostrow | Dec 25, 2015

An ordinance calling for the Champaign County Clerk to abate certain tax levies for the General Corporate Fund was passed Dec. 14 by a vote of seven participants, including Mayor Laurel Lunt Prussing, and filed Wednesday.

City of Champaign addresses 13 ordinances in December session

By Carol Ostrow | Dec 25, 2015

The city of Champaign City Council convened for its regular meeting Dec. 15, starting with an invocation and the Pledge of Allegiance.

Urbana City Council closes year with real estate presentation

By Carol Ostrow | Dec 25, 2015

The Urbana City Council met Dec. 14 in the Urbana City Building, convening at 7 p.m. as reported by City Clerk Phyllis Clark.

Gifford Board hears reports from village agencies

By Carol Ostrow | Dec 25, 2015

The village of Gifford's regular board meeting was called to order Dec. 3, beginning with roll call, the Pledge of Allegiance, an introduction of guests, and question-and-answer opportunities before the board.

Champaign Township Board holds final meeting for 2015

By Carol Ostrow | Dec 25, 2015

The city of Champaign Township Board convened for its regular monthly meeting in City Council chambers on Dec. 1 with a 7 p.m. call to order and roll call.

Sidney Board of Trustees holds final meeting of 2015

By Carol Ostrow | Dec 24, 2015

The December meeting of the Sidney Village Board of Trustees convened at 7 p.m. Dec. 7, beginning with the Pledge of Allegiance and approval process for the minutes of the Nov. 2 meeting.

Champaign County officials agree to abate portion of 2015 tax levy

By Carol Ostrow | Dec 24, 2015

Champaign County Ordinance No. 2015-12-119, approved on Dec. 18 and filed Wednesday, directs the County Clerk to abate a portion of the 2015 tax levy related to two general obligation series of bonds.

Champaign earns international recognition for budget quality

By Khristopher Flack | Dec 24, 2015

The city of Champaign announced Wednesday that it has received international recognition for the quality of its budget.

Mahomet Board to vote on new subdivision regulations

By Khristopher Flack | Dec 24, 2015

The Mahomet Board of Trustees held a study session Dec 8 at the Mahomet Administrative Offices to set the agenda for its Dec 15 meeting.

Homer Board of Trustees advances village's tax levy

By Khristopher Flack | Dec 24, 2015

The Homer Board of Trustees held its regular meeting Nov 15, advancing the village's tax levy with a provision to add $1,000 to workman's compensation.

First Mid-Illinois Bank wins Visa recognition

By Khristopher Flack | Dec 24, 2015

First Mid-Illinois Bank & Trust announced Tuesday that it has won two of Visa's 2015 Debit Processing Service (DPS) Achievement Awards.

Champaign mayor joins call for expanded Internet access

By Khristopher Flack | Dec 22, 2015

Champaign Mayor Deborah Frank Feinen has added her voice to the call from dozens of other mayors and legislators for high-speed Internet access for all.

Rantoul Board moves to prepare tax levy

By Khristopher Flack | Dec 22, 2015

The Rantoul Village Board held its regular meeting Nov. 10 at the Rantoul Municipal Building, where Jayne DeLuce of the Champaign County Visitor's Bureau recapped the bureau's work for the year.

Savoy planners consider Prairie Fields development

By Khristopher Flack | Dec 22, 2015

The Savoy Planning Commission held its regular meeting Dec 14, where it voted on approving the general plan and preliminary plat map for the Prairie Fields subdivision.

Urbana adds $15,000 to city budget

By Khristopher Flack | Dec 21, 2015

The Urbana City Council approved a number of budget amendments at its Dec 14 meeting.

Urbana waives sidewalk requirement for Oakbrook Circle

By Khristopher Flack | Dec 21, 2015

The city of Urbana approved a waiver at its Dec. 14 meeting that will exempt Oakbrook Circle from building a sidewalk to connect the Vine Street cul-de-sac to Meadowbrook Park.