Chambana Sun

The Champaign Board of Fire and Police Commissioners met Nov. 23 to discuss personnel issues.

Champaign council to approve goals through 2017

The Champaign City Council will approve a list of visions and goals for the next two years during its meeting Tuesday at the Champaign City Building.

Champaign to review gas, mechanical and property codes

The City of Champaign Code Review and Appeals Board will review several sets of codes at its Jan. 27 meeting at Fire Station No. 1.

Bennett presses governor to support college funding bill

State Senator Scott Bennett (D-52) is calling on Governor Rauner to support a bill advanced the Senate that would help colleges weather the ongoing budget battle and provide support to students. Without a finalized budget, the state is unable to continue providing MAP funds to its public colleges and universities.

Savoy revisits no parking ordinance

The Savoy Village Board met Wednesday at the Savoy Municipal Center to discuss the village's no parking ordinance.

Champaign police say campaign reduced holiday DUIs

By Khristopher Flack | Jan 14, 2016

The Champaign Police Department announced the results Wednesday of its participation in two national safety campaigns that tried to deter reckless driving over the holidays.

St. Joseph trustees set financial goals for 2016

By Khristopher Flack | Jan 14, 2016

The St. Joseph Board of Trustees met Tuesday to set economic development and finance goals for the year.

Champaign County Chamber celebrates 25th anniversary

By Khristopher Flack | Jan 14, 2016

The Champaign County Chamber of Commerce is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year.

Fisher board approves electricity aggregation

The village of Fisher added its name to a list of communities in the state and around the country that have signed up for electricity aggregation.

Champaign County officials update budget projections

The Champaign County Committee of the Whole met Tuesday at the Brookens Administrative Center to discuss a variety of finance, personnel and social service issues.

Martin One Source acquires Graphic Express

Martin One Source has acquired fellow local printing outfit Graphic Express, the companies announced Tuesday.

Philo board to address septic drainage on Washington Street

The village of Philo Board of Trustees will meet tonight at 7 in the Franks Meeting Center to address the recent drainage of septic material onto Washington Street.

Bonnett stepping down from Unit 4 School Board

Champaign school district officials announced Monday that Laurie Bonnett will step down from her post on the Champaign Unit 4 School District Board of Education at the end of the month.

Champaign CUSD No. 4 seeks applicants for open board position

The Board of Education of Champaign Community Unit School District No. 4 announced Tuesday it is looking for candidates to fill an open board position.

Champaign to consider putting up $2.5 million for developer's plan

The Champaign City Council will hold a study session at 7:05 p.m. Tuesday at the Champaign City Building to review a development agreement for the city's Midtown area that would have the city front the bulk of the bill on a 1.77 acre development.

Urbana council takes field trip to Indianapolis to study development

The Urbana City Council is spending today touring development properties in Indianapolis.

Savoy board unanimously approves tax levy

The Savoy Village Board unanimously approved the village's tax levy at its Dec. 16 meeting.

Savoy Village Board approves electric aggregation deal

The Savoy Village Board unanimously approved an electric aggregation agreement with Good Energy LP at its regular meeting Dec 2.

Rantoul board to vote on redevelopment project

The Village of Rantoul Board will vote on a redevelopment agreement with Noble Hospitality Inc. during its meeting Tuesday at the Rantoul Municipal Building.

Urbana City Council to vote on electricity group-purchasing plan