April, 2016 Stories | Chambana Sun

Urbana Committee of the Whole hears Community Coalition presentation

By Louie Torres | Apr 15, 2016

The city of Urbana Committee of the Whole met Monday to hear a Community Coalition presentation by Tracy Parsons and Alderwoman Diane Marlin.

Urbana Traffic Commission discusses parking restrictions

By Louie Torres | Apr 15, 2016

The Urbana Traffic Commission met Tuesday to discuss parking restrictions at Canaan Credit Union, 404 W. Main St.

University of Illinois professor's white paper could impact state pharmacy legislation across the country

By LocalLabs News Service | Apr 15, 2016

According to white paper, state-regulated MACs could increase cost of drug coverage.

Champaign council considers gun violence deterrence initiative

By Louie Torres | Apr 14, 2016

The Champaign City Council met Tuesday to discuss a gun violence deterrence initiative.

Unit 4 school board approves contracts

By Louie Torres | Apr 14, 2016

The Board of Education for Champaign Unit 4 Schools met Tuesday to discuss administrative appointments and approve several agreements.

Urbana to claim eminent domain for Lincoln Avenue project

By Khristopher Flack | Apr 13, 2016

The Urbana City Council agreed March 21 to claim the right of way needed for its Lincoln Avenue extension project by eminent domain.

Village of Gifford board hears from zoning commissioner

By Louie Torres | Apr 13, 2016

The Gifford Village Board met April 7 to discuss new business including a presentation by Marshall Huls on behalf of the zoning commission.

Urbana's Traffic Commission discusses parking restrictions

By Louie Torres | Apr 12, 2016

The city of Urbana's Traffic Commission met today to discuss parking restrictions at Canaan Credit Union, 404 W. Main St., and on Division Avenue between Oakland and Bailey avenues.

Homer Personnel Committee discusses supervisor, employee roles

By Louie Torres | Apr 12, 2016

The village of Homer Personnel Committee met April 8 to discuss the duties of supervisors and appropriate use of village employees.

Savoy trustees approve water rate increase

By Louie Torres | Apr 12, 2016

The village of Savoy Board of Trustees met April 6 to approve the intergovernmental agreement regarding Illinois American Water Co.'s rate increase.

Dist. 52 candidate: Audit paints grim fiscal picture for state

By Vimbai Chikomo | Apr 12, 2016

The annual state audit revealed that the last time Illinois successfully balanced its budget was 15 years ago, prompting Dist. 52 GOP Senate candidate Mike Madigan to take to Facebook to comment on the state’s long-standing money problems.

Pesotum trustees approve motor fuel tax budget

By LocalLabs News Service | Apr 12, 2016

The village of Pesotum Board of Trustees met April 6 to approve the motor fuel tax budget.

City of Urbana Free Library board to review budget items.

By Louie Torres | Apr 11, 2016

The city of Urbana Free Library's Board of Trustees will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday to approve the payment of bills and payroll and to discuss other agenda items.

Urbana Committee authorizes Cunningham Avenue Corridor plan

By Louie Torres | Apr 11, 2016

The city of Urbana's Committee of the Whole met Monday to discuss a number of resolutions, including the authorization of the execution of an intergovernmental redevelopment agreement between the city of Urbana and the Urbana Park District pertaining to the Cunningham Avenue Corridor.