August, 2016 Stories | Chambana Sun

More handicapped parking eyed for Fisher Community Center

By Louie Torres | Aug 20, 2016

The village of Fisher board met June 9 to consider adding more handicapped parking spots in front of the Community Center.

Police pension board hears applicant's statement of disability

By Louie Torres | Aug 20, 2016

The city of Urbana Police Pension Fund Board met Tuesday to receive evidence concerning the disability application of a pension candidate.

Tolono trustees hear resident's water concerns

By Louie Torres | Aug 20, 2016

The village of Tolono Board of Trustees met Tuesday to review the status of water quality and flushing at 603 W. Holden St.

Rauner taps leaders for Illinois boards, councils

By Carol Ostrow | Aug 20, 2016

Gov. Bruce Rauner recently made a round of assignments to various state-level agencies in Springfield — including slots in workforce, advocacy and minority business councils — with several placements consisting of re-appointments.

Savoy trustees approve animal control agreement

By Louie Torres | Aug 20, 2016

The village of Savoy Board of Trustees met Wednesday to approve an animal control agreement.

Urbana Police Advisory Committee hears from park district

By Louie Torres | Aug 20, 2016

The city of Urbana Community Alternative Policing Advisory Committee met Thursday to receive an update from the Urbana Park District.

Urbana zoning board hears daycare facility request

By Louie Torres | Aug 20, 2016

The city of Urbana Zoning Board of Appeals met Wednesday to consider a conditional use permit to allow a daycare facility at 1101 E. Colorado Ave.

Rantoul approves special use for property on Garrard Street

By Louie Torres | Aug 20, 2016

The village of Rantoul president and board of trustees met Tuesday to grant a special use under the Zoning Ordinance to 214 S. Garrard St.

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Electrical work to affect traffic near State Farm Center

By Carol Ostrow | Aug 20, 2016

Due to electrical work at the State Farm Center Saturday, the traffic signals at the intersections of First and Fourth streets along Kirby Avenue will be impacted between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m.

Yun Kyu Yi and Hwa Jin Nam Purchase 2105 Max Run Drive, Champaign

By Local Labs News Service | Aug 20, 2016

On June 28, 2016, Yun Kyu Yi and Hwa Jin Nam purchased a home at 2105 Max Run Drive, Champaign from Signature Construction Inc. for $370,000.

No Democrats yet to pledge to NoMoreMadigan

By LocalLabs News Service | Aug 19, 2016

Mike Strick, Republican candidate for District 84 in the Illinois House of Representatives, recently asserted that his NoMoreMadigan pledge has been garnering some positive responses among voters and candidates these past few weeks.

School districts' pension 'pickups' cost students and taxpayers

By LocalLabs News Service | Aug 19, 2016

The practice of the "pickup" -- where school districts pay some, if not all, of teachers' contributions into their own retirement pensions -- could leave Illinois' educators, students and taxpayers high and dry.

Mark and Genifer Oertwig Purchase 1803 Cobble Creek Drive, Mahomet

By Local Labs News Service | Aug 19, 2016

On June 24, 2016, Mark and Genifer Oertwig purchased a home at 1803 Cobble Creek Drive, Mahomet from American Legend Motorcycle Trailers Inc. for $79,000.

Urbana Zoning Board hears variance request

By Louie Torres | Aug 18, 2016

The city of Urbana Zoning Board of Appeals met July 20 to consider a variance in the maximum allowed Floor Area Ratio from 0.9 to 0.93 at 804 W. Green St.