March, 2016 Stories | Chambana Sun

Rantoul reviews changes to temporary liquor licensing rules

By Khristopher Flack | Mar 26, 2016

The Rantoul Liquor Advisory Committee will meet Thursday to review proposed changes to the rules for temporary liquor licenses.

Champaign council to interview District 4 applicants

By Khristopher Flack | Mar 26, 2016

The Champaign City Council will hold a special study session Tuesday at the Champaign City Building to interview the 10 candidates for the open District 4 council seat.

Champaign Human Relations Commission details Community Coalition activities

By Daniel Daw | Mar 26, 2016

The Champaign Human Relations Commission held a presentation by the Community Coalition regarding priorities and other items during its meeting on Feb. 1.

Champaign receives 10 applications for open council spot

By Khristopher Flack | Mar 25, 2016

Ten Champaign residents have applied for the open District 4 city council seat, hoping to fill an opening created when council member Marci Dodds moved out of the area.

Urbana council calls for arbitration reform

By Khristopher Flack | Mar 24, 2016

The Urbana City Council passed a resolution Monday that calls for a series of reforms to the state's arbitration laws.

Urbana council urges state to pass higher ed funding

By Khristopher Flack | Mar 24, 2016

The Urbana City Council unanimously passed a resolution Monday calling on state leaders to do whatever may be necessary to ensure the state's community colleges and land-grant colleges and universities remain fully funded.

Colfax tries to decipher Riverview sewer problems

By Khristopher Flack | Mar 23, 2016

The Colfax Village Board met last month to discuss the next steps in addressing sewer problems in the Riverview Subdivision.

Urbana commission to consider revised requirements for new hires

By Khristopher Flack | Mar 23, 2016

The Urbana Civil Service Commission will consider a string of revisions to several city positions during a special meeting today at the Urbana City Building.

Vermillion County Democrat chairman says voters were disenfranchised

By Kerry Goff | Mar 23, 2016

Vermilion County Democrat Party Chairman Frank Wright and the election judge at the Danville Boys and Girls Club recently filed grievances with the Illinois attorney general and the state’s attorney over an insufficient number of Democrat ballots and other possible infringements of voter’s rights at several precincts.

Mahomet considers comprehensive plan, water rates

By Khristopher Flack | Mar 22, 2016

The Mahomet Board of Trustees will meet Tuesday at the Mahomet Administration Office to continue its discussion of a village-wide comprehensive plan.

Central High students take top awards at Eric Show art contest

By Khristopher Flack | Mar 22, 2016

Artwork by students from Champaign Central High School took home the top two prizes at this year's Eric Show for high school art.

Urbana to hold public hearing on affordable housing plans

By Khristopher Flack | Mar 22, 2016

The Urbana Community Development Commission will hold a public hearing on affordable housing plans tonight at the Urbana City Building.

Urbana council to vote on bike and pedestrian committee appointments

By Khristopher Flack | Mar 21, 2016

The Urbana City Council will vote on the nominations of Annie Adams and Lily Wilcock to the Urbana Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee tonight at the Urbana City Building.

Urbana to consider liquor licenses for Riggs Beer, Wyndham Garden

By Khristopher Flack | Mar 21, 2016

The City of Urbana Committee of the Whole will hold a special meeting tonight at the Urbana City Building to vote on liquor licenses for Riggs Beer Co. and Wyndham Garden Urbana.

District 4 students attending Fuel Up to Play 60 Reward Summit

By Khristopher Flack | Mar 19, 2016

Students from South Side Elementary will participate in the Fuel Up to Play 60 Reward Summit April 5 in St. Louis.

Champaign Public Aid Appeals committee considers Cunningham case

By Khristopher Flack | Mar 18, 2016

The Champaign County Public Aid Appeals Committee will meet at 9 a.m. Monday at the Brookens Administrative Center to consider two appeals related to a case from Cunningham Township.

County mental health board to discuss Roger Ebert Film Festival

By Khristopher Flack | Mar 18, 2016

The Champaign County Mental Health Board will discuss this year's Roger Ebert Film Festival during a meeting at 4:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Brookens Administrative Center.

Savoy approves fire department kitchen remodel

By Khristopher Flack | Mar 18, 2016

The Savoy board of trustees last month approved the contract for a remodeling and restocking of the Savoy Fire Department's kitchen.

Champaign County emergency management committee to meet on March 29

By Khristopher Flack | Mar 18, 2016

The Champaign County Local Emergency Management Program Advisory Committee will meet at 10 a.m. March 29 at the Illinois Law Enforcement Alarm System (ILEAS) to discuss the committee's mission, members and goals.