August, 2016 Stories | Chambana Sun

Thomasboro trustees approve demolition bid

By LocalLabs News Service | Aug 16, 2016

The Thomasboro Village Board of Trustees met July 18 to authorize the award of a bid for the demolition of houses at 501 W. Frederick and 702 W. Morris.

Keystone Homes Inc. Purchases 303 Potomac Ave., Savoy

By Local Labs News Service | Aug 16, 2016

On June 24, 2016, Keystone Homes Inc. purchased a home at 303 Potomac Ave., Savoy from Wrigley Investments for $58,500.

Robert R. Palmisano Purchases 120 E. University, Champaign

By Local Labs News Service | Aug 15, 2016

On June 24, 2016, Robert R. Palmisano purchased a property at 120 E. University, Champaign from Christopher S. Peters for $285,000.

Hallbeck Homes Inc. Purchases 5031 Trey Blvd., Champaign

By Local Labs News Service | Aug 14, 2016

On June 24, 2016, Hallbeck Homes Inc. purchased a home at 5031 Trey Blvd., Champaign from Jacobs Landing for $112,000.

‘Other Madigan’ snaps candid roadway shot

By Carol Ostrow | Aug 13, 2016

Captioning a snapshot about Illinois’ neighboring state Indiana, Republican state Senate candidate for District 52 Mike Madigan recently commented on election matters via Facebook.

Pesotum trustees receive update on park repairs

By LocalLabs News Service | Aug 13, 2016

The village of Pesotum Board of Trustees met July 6 to receive an update on painting at the park and the repair of some nails that had popped up in the wooden border around the playground.

Philo trustees consider Willow Run Addition annexation

By LocalLabs News Service | Aug 13, 2016

The village of Philo Board of Trustees met Wednesday to consider an ordinance annexing territory known as Willow Run Addition No. III 2016_604.

Philo trustees review Run 4 Raley race course

By LocalLabs News Service | Aug 13, 2016

The village of Philo Board of Trustees met June 8 to hear a presentation on the proposed route for the Run 4 Raley.

Pesotum trustees review Nickel and Dimes concert proposal

By LocalLabs News Service | Aug 13, 2016

The village of Pesotum Board of Trustees met Aug. 3 to review plans for the Nickel and Dimes concert at Hartmann Park.

Performing arts managers present reports to cultural commission

By Louie Torres | Aug 13, 2016

The city of Bloomington Cultural District Commission met Wednesday to hear reports from the BCPA performing arts manager and assistant performing arts manager.

Bloomington Planning Commission considers annexation request

By Louie Torres | Aug 13, 2016

The city of Bloomington Planning Commission met Wednesday to review a request to annex 1.5 acres at 2229 Springfield Road.

Library board reviews alliance with Friends of the Library

By LocalLabs News Service | Aug 13, 2016

The city of Urbana Free Library Board met Tuesday to review a memorandum of understanding with the Friends of The Urbana Free Library.

Cory J. and Nicole R. Haltiwanger Purchase 1036 Cambridge Drive, Rantoul

By Local Labs News Service | Aug 13, 2016

On June 23, 2016, Cory J. and Nicole R. Haltiwanger purchased a home at 1036 Cambridge Drive, Rantoul from Andrew E. and Lorelyn Henson for $121,000.

Tolono trustees consider candidates for custodian

By LocalLabs News Service | Aug 12, 2016

The village of Tolono Board of Trustees met in executive session Tuesday to consider candidates for the position of custodian.

Urbana Human Relations Commission reviews EEO statistics

By LocalLabs News Service | Aug 12, 2016

The city of Urbana Human Relations Commission met July 13 to review EEO Workforce statistics and make recommendations.

Urbana Public Arts Commission plans upcoming events

By LocalLabs News Service | Aug 12, 2016

The Urbana Public Arts Commission met Tuesday to plan the Urbana Art Expo 2016 and Urbana Sculpture Project 2016-2018.

Mahomet trustees consider fate of parking lot bids

By LocalLabs News Service | Aug 12, 2016

The village of Mahomet Board of Trustees met Tuesday to consider rejecting bids for the Briarcliff subdivision and administration building parking lot.

SURS board seeks chief investment officer

By Carol Ostrow | Aug 12, 2016

Illinois' State Universities Retirement System system is seeking candidates for the Champaign-based job of chief investment officer of its board of trustees, a position involving investment oversight and administrative reporting to the board’s executive director.