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Urbana snow crews gear up for winter

By Khristopher Flack | Dec 1, 2015

The city of Urbana Public Works Department's snow crews are preparing for a busy winter season.

Mt. Vernon's Tractor Supply Co. leads 4-H fundraiser

By Khristopher Flack | Dec 1, 2015

Customers at the Tractor Supply Co. store in Mt. Vernon contributed a state-best $1,180 during the company's recent fundraiser to support 4-H educational programming.

Serve Illinois to support nonprofits through #ILGive movement

By Kasey Schefflin- Emrich | Nov 29, 2015

The Serve Illinois Commission -- a bipartisan board comprised of 40 members whose mission is to enhance Illinois communities through volunteerism and an ethic of service -- recently announced that it will participate in Forefront's #ILGive campaign.

Durbin urges vote on bill to close gun-buying loophole for terror suspects

By Khristopher Flack | Nov 27, 2015

Sen. Dick Durbin (D-IL) joined fellow Senate Democrats Tuesday in urging the House of Representatives to vote on a bipartisan bill that would give the federal government power to prevent suspected terrorists from buying guns and explosives in the U.S.

Rantoul trustees to discuss water rates, enterprise zone

By Khristopher Flack | Nov 27, 2015

The village of Rantoul Board of Trustees will hold its regular study session Tuesday in the Louis B. Schelling Memorial Board Room at the Rantoul Municipal Building.

Tolono Board to consider tax levy, new police building

By Khristopher Flack | Nov 27, 2015

The village of Tolono Board will hold its regular meeting Tuesday at Village Hall.

State streamlines application process for title insurance companies

By Khristopher Flack | Nov 27, 2015

The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) is making the agent application and license renewal processes for title insurance companies easier and less expensive.

Mahomet board to consider new stormwater plan

By Khristopher Flack | Nov 27, 2015

The village of Mahomet's Plan and Zoning Commission will meet Tuesday at the Mahomet administrative office.

Illinois commission wins information technology honor

By Khristopher Flack | Nov 27, 2015

The Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC) was honored at a Nov. 19 dinner with the Chief Information Officer's Most Effective Information Technology (IT) Team award.

Rauner grants clemency to 10 convicts

By Khristopher Flack | Nov 25, 2015

Gov. Bruce Rauner today granted clemency requests for 10 Illinois criminals.

Savoy trustees to hold Dec. 2 meeting

By Khristopher Flack | Nov 25, 2015

The village of Savoy Board of Trustees will hold its regular meeting Dec. 2. at the Savoy Municipal Center.

Durbin calls on Obama to close gun sales loopholes

By Khristopher Flack | Nov 25, 2015

Sen. Dick Durbin (D-IL) joined 21 fellow Senate Democrats in urging President Barack Obama to use his executive authority to bolster gun control regulations.

Rantoul commissioners to review interview procedures

By Khristopher Flack | Nov 25, 2015

The village of Rantoul Board of Fire and Police Commissioners will hold a special meeting Dec. 9 at the Rantoul Business Center.

Homer holds public hearing on zero lot-line zoning amendment

By Khristopher Flack | Nov 25, 2015

The village of Homer's president and board of trustees will hold a public hearing Dec. 7 at the Homer Fire Station to consider adding a new zoning ordinance to the local zoning code.

Champaign hosts annual employee and service awards

By Khristopher Flack | Nov 24, 2015

The city of Champaign hosted its Employee Award and Service Recognition Luncheon Nov. 18 at the Round Barn Banquet Center.

Illinois American Water promotes Smyth to vice president

By Khristopher Flack | Nov 24, 2015

Illinois American Water has promoted Michael Smyth, who has worked as the company's senior operations manager of field service and production for the Chicago metro area since 2009, to vice president of operations.

Danville family advocacy center hosts diaper drive

By Khristopher Flack | Nov 24, 2015

For most of November, state Sen. Scott Bennett (D-Champaign), Danville Township Supervisor Mike West and the New Directions Family Advocacy Center have been teaming up to sponsor a diaper drive to raise inventory for the Vermilion County Family Advocacy Center Diaper Bank.