April, 2016 Stories | Dupage Policy Journal

Urbana offers mobile app for parking meter payment

By Khristopher Flack | Apr 6, 2016

Urbana residents can now pay for parking and track their remaining balance using their phones or tablets.

Savoy trustees to review economic incentive agreement

By Louie Torres | Apr 6, 2016

The vilage of Savoy Board of Trustees will meet this evening to review an economic incentive agreement between the village and Honda-BMW of Champaign,

Champaign commission to discuss liquor establishment zoning

By Louie Torres | Apr 6, 2016

The city of Champaign Plan Commission will hold a regular meeting this afternoon to discuss Section 37-257 of the Champaign Zoning Ordinance as it pertains to standards for liquor establishments in CN and UN-R districts.

Rantoul approves plans for Holiday Inn Express

By Khristopher Flack | Apr 5, 2016

The village of Rantoul is expected to get a new Holiday Inn Express hotel, following board approval at a regular board meeting Jan. 12.

Urbana establishes code for transitional housing

By Khristopher Flack | Apr 5, 2016

The Urbana City Council passed an ordinance Feb. 1 that outlines specific housing codes for transitional homes.

Urbana updates zoning on several parcels

By Khristopher Flack | Apr 5, 2016

The Urbana City Council approved several zoning requests from the city's zoning administrator on Feb. 15.

Urbana commission to discuss 'Historic Recognition' landmark status

By LocalLabs News Service | Apr 5, 2016

The Urbana Historic Preservation Commission will meet Wednesday evening to discuss the "Historic Recognition" landmark status.

Employee compensation on agenda for village of Rantoul trustees meeting

By Louie Torres | Apr 5, 2016

The village of Rantoul Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting this evening at 6 to discuss this year's budget and pay plan, including employee benefits.

Urbana Fire Department seeks bids for equipment

By Khristopher Flack | Apr 4, 2016

The Urbana Fire Department recently put out a call for bids for mounting brackets and other equipment.

Champaign City Council to meet Tuesday at 7

By Louie Torres | Apr 4, 2016

The Champaign City Council will hold a regular meeting Tuesday evening to discuss ordinances and resolutions.

Champaign County votes on tech upgrade for public defender

By Khristopher Flack | Apr 4, 2016

The Champaign County Board met March 17 at the Brookens Administrative Center to vote on a budget amendment that would provide an additional $11,250 for a technology upgrade for the county's public defender.

Board considers liquor license for Philo Gas & Car Wash

By Khristopher Flack | Apr 4, 2016

The village of Philo board met March 2 at the R.E. Franks Meeting Center to consider a liquor license request from the Philo Gas & Car Wash.

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.

Nursing home board hears ideas on food temperatures

By Ruth de Jauregui | Apr 1, 2016

The Champaign County Nursing Home Board of Directors met Feb. 8 and heard questions and concerns from the public regarding hot food for the nursing home residents.

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.