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News from March 2016

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County administrator search committee holds five-hour closed meeting

By Khristopher Flack | Mar 31, 2016

The Champaign County Administrator Search Committee met for over five hours in a closed meeting Feb. 9 at the Brookens Administrative Center in Urbana to continue its search process.

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Champaign County Mental Health Board continues search for an executive director

By Khristopher Flack | Mar 31, 2016

The Champaign County Mental Health Board (CCMHB) met Feb. 17 at the Brookens Administrative Center to discuss its search for an executive director.

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Mahomet Village Board reviews comprehensive plan ordinance

By Khristopher Flack | Mar 31, 2016

The Mahomet Village Board advanced an ordinance during a study session March 15 that would allow the village to adopt a new comprehensive plan.

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Champaign County weighs long-term maintenance plans and building funding

By Khristopher Flack | Mar 30, 2016

The Champaign County Board met Tuesday at the Brookens Administrative Center to discuss the county's long-term facilities plan and funding.

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Racial justice task force discusses meeting rules

By Khristopher Flack | Mar 30, 2016

The Champaign County Racial Justice Task Force continued framing out its organizational details March 10.

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Urbana approves Class C liquor license for Mr. Gas Plus

By Khristopher Flack | Mar 29, 2016

The Urbana City Council voted unanimously Feb. 21 to increase the number of Class C liquor licenses, accommodating a license request from UM Inc.

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Urbana purchases real estate to clear North Lincoln Avenue expansion

By Khristopher Flack | Mar 29, 2016

The Urbana City Council voted March 21 to purchase a piece of property in Champaign County to help complete the path for its planned expansion of North Lincoln Avenue.

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Urbana adds nearly $32,000 to budget from Meijer Development agreement

By Khristopher Flack | Mar 29, 2016

The Urbana City Council voted March 21 to amend the city budget by $31,840 to allow for a final payment on its Meijer Development agreement.

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Champaign Public Library has clean audit for 2014-15

By Khristopher Flack | Mar 29, 2016

The Champaign Public Library Board of Trustees reviewed the results of its 2014-15 audit Jan. 20 with representatives from Lauterbach and Amen LLC.

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Urbana increases number of Class C licenses for Mr. Gas Plus

By Khristopher Flack | Mar 29, 2016

The Urbana City Council voted unanimously Feb 21 to increase the number of Class C liquor licenses to accomodate a license request from UM Inc. UM Inc does business at 808 E Main St. under the name Mr. Gas Plus.

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Urbana approves canopy variance for bike shop

By Khristopher Flack | Mar 28, 2016

The Urbana City Council unanimously approved a variance March 21 that will allow Geoffrey Merritt to build a canopy extending 7 feet over his front lawn at 303 W. Griggs St.

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Urbana council to weigh in on liquor licenses for Riggs, Wyndham Garden

By LocalLabs News Service | Mar 28, 2016

The Urbana City Council will hold a special meeting tonight at the Urbana City Building to vote on increasing the number of available liquor licenses to accommodate two local businesses.

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Urbana considers major reductions to fines for cannabis possession

By Khristopher Flack | Mar 28, 2016

The Urbana Committee of the Whole will meet tonight at the Urbana City Building to consider two proposed ordinances that would drastically reduce the penalties for possession of cannabis.

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Fire department, building safety are topics of Champaign meeting

By Whitney Wright | Mar 27, 2016

The city of Champaign's Codes Review and Appeals Board recently held a meeting March 23 concerning its fire department and building safety.

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Urbana Free Library to hold spring book sale

By Daniel Daw | Mar 27, 2016

The Friends of Urbana Free Library's spring book sale will take place this week at the Lewis Auditorium at the Urbana Free Library.

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Rantoul committee reviews alcohol service at special events

By Khristopher Flack | Mar 27, 2016

The Rantoul Liquor Advisory Committee met Feb. 23 to discuss the best way to regulate alcohol consumption at special events.

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Homer commission discusses outdoor alcohol rules

By Khristopher Flack | Mar 27, 2016

The village of Homer Liquor Commission met Thursday at Main Street Belly Deli to discuss the village's rules for outdoor liquor service.

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Rantoul issues details on clean-up day for large items

By Daniel Daw | Mar 26, 2016

The village of Rantoul has announced details regarding its clean-up day for larger items.

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Rantoul trustees to hold budget hearing

By Daniel Daw | Mar 26, 2016

The village of Rantoul Board of Trustees will hold a public hearing on the proposed budget for 2016-17 on April 5.

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Homer to review schedule of summer improvement projects

By Khristopher Flack | Mar 26, 2016

The village of Homer Personnel Committee will meet Monday at Homer Village Hall to review the village's list of public improvement projects for the coming season.