January, 2016 Stories | Chambana Sun

Urbana City Council slates closed session

By Khristopher Flack | Jan 11, 2016

The Urbana City Council will hold a closed special meeting at 6 p.m. Monday at the Urbana City Building to discuss pending litigation.

Homer Village Board to consider temporary liquor licenses tonight

By Khristopher Flack | Jan 11, 2016

The Homer Village Board will consider offering temporary liquor licenses to two businesses at its meeting 7 p.m. today at Village Hall, 500 E. Second St.

Pesotum Board approves holiday bonuses for maintenance staff

By Khristopher Flack | Jan 11, 2016

The village of Pesotum Board voted Dec. 2 to approve year-end bonuses for its maintenance staff.

Gifford trustees receive department updates to start new year

By Khristopher Flack | Jan 11, 2016

The Gifford Board of Trustees met Thursday to hear reports from a number of local committees.

Mahomet board to vote on electricity aggregation

By Khristopher Flack | Jan 11, 2016

The Mahomet Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting at 6 p.m. Tuesday to vote on a new electricity buying agreement it anticipates will save the village money.

Champaign library director candidates to appear at public forum

By Khristopher Flack | Jan 7, 2016

The Champaign Public Library will host four finalists for its open library director position at a public forum Jan. 14 to answer questions from library patrons.

Urbana to hold Martin Luther King Jr. award ceremony

By Khristopher Flack | Jan 7, 2016

The city of Urbana will hold its 15th Annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Countywide Celebration Jan 15 at Parkland College.

Mahomet board to pay $21,851 for water main repair

By Khristopher Flack | Jan 7, 2016

The Mahomet Board of Trustees will hold a study session Tuesday to review items for its next board meeting, including a payment for water main repairs at Lincoln and Main streets.

Thomasboro Board considers stormwater drain extension

By Khristopher Flack | Jan 6, 2016

The Thomasboro Board of Trustees was expected Monday to consider extending the village's stormwater drainage infrastructure.

Cunningham Board reviews 2016 budget, tax numbers

By Khristopher Flack | Jan 6, 2016

The Cunningham Township Board of Trustees met Dec. 7 at the Urbana City Building to present and discuss preliminary financial projections for 2016.

Cunningham Township approves tax levy

By Khristopher Flack | Jan 6, 2016

The Cunningham Township trustees approved the township's 2015 tax levy at a special meeting Dec 14 at the Urbana City Building.

Commission to consider historic status for Urbana's Henson House

By Khristopher Flack | Jan 6, 2016

The Urbana Historic Preservation Commission will consider granting historic status to a West Elm Street house at its meeting tonight.

Urbana posts biking plan for public comment

By Khristopher Flack | Jan 6, 2016

Urbana, which is certified as a Gold Level Bicycle Friendly Community by the League of American Bicyclists, is seeking public comment on a draft of its Bicycle Master Plan through Feb 1.

Urbana's Market at the Square seeks public feedback

By Khristopher Flack | Jan 6, 2016

Urbana's Market at the Square is seeking survey responses as part of an update to the strategic plan that will steer the market's activities for years to come.

Champaign County committees to organize 2016 objectives

By Khristopher Flack | Jan 6, 2016

The committee chairs of the Champaign County board will hold a special meeting to set goals for the new year at 5 p.m. today in the Putman Meeting Room of the Brookens Administrative Center.