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House passes Kirk's bill to re-open Export-Import Bank

By Khristopher Flack | Nov 4, 2015

The House of Representatives unanimously advanced legislation Oct. 27 co-authored by Sen. Mark Kirk (R-IL) to re-open the federal government's Export-Import Bank, with re-authorization through September 2019.

Urbana's Highland Green housing project receives federal tax credits

By Ruth de Jauregui | Nov 2, 2015

Urbana's 33-unit Highland Green project was awarded $522,535 in federal tax credits last month by the Illinois Housing Development Authority.

Reminders available for electronic license plate renewal program

By Khristopher Flack | Oct 27, 2015

State Rep. Carol Ammons (D-Urbana) reminds residents to consider signing up for electronic license plate renewal reminders as the state continues to sort through its budget stalemate.

Urbana's 'Market at the Scare' set for morning of Halloween fun

By Khristopher Flack | Oct 27, 2015

Urbana's Market at the Square will become "Market at the Scare" this Saturday from 7 a.m. to noon, with a variety of family-friendly Halloween activities.

Senate Judiciary Committee passes Durbin's sentencing reform act

By LocalLabs News Service | Oct 27, 2015

The Senate Judiciary Committee on Thursday passed the Sentencing Reform and Corrections Act of 2015 by a vote of 15-5.

Kirk blasts Obama for veto of defense bill

By Khristopher Flack | Oct 27, 2015

Sen. Mark Kirk (R-IL) on Thursday criticized President Barack Obama for vetoing the proposed $611.8 billion defense budget.

3 people shot during home invasion in Champaign

By LocalLabs News Service | Oct 24, 2015

Three people were shot Wednesday night in Champaign when three young men broke into a house on Mayfair Road, police said.

Urbana water plan receives sustainability award

By Khristopher Flack | Oct 22, 2015

The city of Urbana's Sustainable Water Management Plan has earned recognition from the Illinois chapter of the American Planning Association (APA).

Kirk praises reunions for North Korean families

By LocalLabs News Service | Oct 22, 2015

Sen. Mark Kirk (R-IL) on Tuesday praised the U.S. government's effort to reunite hundreds of North Korean families that were separated during the Korean War, and called on the governments of both the U.S. and North Korea to continue the work.

Inspectors identify dangerous trees in Champaign

By Khristopher Flack | Oct 22, 2015

Environmental Inspector Kim Burnett recently followed up on two leads about trees that posed a hazard to car and foot traffic.

Durbin, fellow senators call on DOE to examine for-profit colleges

By Khristopher Flack | Oct 22, 2015

Sen. Dick Durbin (D-IL) joined three other Democratic senators on Tuesday in demanding the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) take a harder look at its funding policies for for-profit colleges.

Several Urbana roadways closed for concrete repair

By Khristopher Flack | Oct 21, 2015

Several roads in Urbana will be partially or fully closed through Nov. 2 while the city patches portions of concrete.

University Avenue closures continue through Friday

By Khristopher Flack | Oct 21, 2015

Both westbound lanes of University Avenue between Wright and Fifth streets will remain closed through Friday at noon, as crews finish installing water services, city of Champaign officials said.

Kirk earns Lincoln Award for effort against gun violence

By Khristopher Flack | Oct 21, 2015

Sen. Mark Kirk (R-IL) on Monday became the first Republican U.S. Senator to earn the Illinois Council Against Handgun Violence's Abraham Lincoln Award, given to officials who have taken a strong position against gun violence.

Davis applauds high-speed rail agreement for Springfield

By Wendell Hutson | Oct 20, 2015

An agreement reached between the city of Springfield, Sangamon County, and Gov. Bruce Rauner that will allow for the completion of Illinois’ high speed rail project and establish a pathway forward to move rail traffic from Third Street to 10th Street was applauded by Rep. Rodney Davis (R-IL).