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News from May 2016

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Colfax trustees hear of issues with police radios

By Louie Torres | May 30, 2016

The Colfax Board of Trustees provides municipal oversight for the village. The board met Monday, March 7.

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Gifford board to consider zoning changes for proposed duplex project

By Louie Torres | May 30, 2016

The Gifford board of trustees met on March 3 for its regular meeting and discussed zoning changes for a proposed duplex project. 

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Bill designed to help non-citizens become student trustees now before governor

By Vimbai Chikomo | May 30, 2016

A bill permitting non-citizens to become student members of the board of trustees at public universities in Illinois has been voted through the General Assembly and now heads to the governor’s desk.

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Mahomet trustees make appointments

By Louie Torres | May 28, 2016

The Mahomet Board of Trustees provides municipal oversight for the village. 

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Urbana Community Development Commission approves sub-recipient agreements

By Louie Torres | May 28, 2016

Urbana Community Development Commission approves sub-recipient agreements.

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Urbana Civil Service Commission reviews personnel matters

By Louie Torres | May 28, 2016

The city of Urbana Civil Service Commission performs personnel functions for positions and employees covered by the Civil Service Ordinance, such as establishing job descriptions, establishing eligible rosters for hiring and promotion, and holding hearings regarding terminations.

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Champaign council reviews amendments to zoning districts

By Louie Torres | May 27, 2016

The Champaign City Council met Tuesday to propose text amendments to the zoning districts for Downtown, Midtown, Campustown and the University District.

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Urbana's Committee of the Whole hears budget presentations

By Louie Torres | May 27, 2016

The Urbana City Council's Committee of the Whole met Monday to hear budget presentations from the Police Department, Fire Department, Public Works Department and Public Library. 

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Vargas running for Champaign County state's attorney

By Carol Ostrow | May 25, 2016

Army veteran, former police officer and Republican George Vargas recently announced his candidacy for Champaign County State's Attorney, challenging incumbent Democrat Julia Rietz on a platform of “fair but firm” justice administration and protection for citizens.

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State Senate candidate saddened but not surprised by increasing unemployment

By Hoang Tran | May 24, 2016

The "Other" Mike Madigan, a candidate for state Senate in District 52, said he is not surprised by the recently released unemployment numbers for Illinois. 

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Tolono plans purchase of combination sewer cleaner

By Louie Torres | May 23, 2016

The village of Tolono Board of Trustees met April 5 to hear updates for a number of projects, including the possible purchase of a Combination Sewer Cleaner and the acquisition of the easements needed to repair the drainage problem at 205 N. Elizabeth St.

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City of Urbana commission reviews bicycle master plan

By Louie Torres | May 23, 2016

The Urbana Plan Commission met May 5 to consider a request by the Urbana zoning administrator to adopt the 2016 Urbana Bicycle Master Plan as an amendment to the 2005 Urbana Comprehensive Plan.

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Urbana's Community Alternative Policing board hears updates

By Louie Torres | May 23, 2016

The city of Urbana's Community Alternative Policing advisory board met Thursday in the King School Library to hear updates on a number of issues, including community development. 

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Urbana arborist named to Illinois Forestry Development Council

By Louie Torres | May 23, 2016

The Illinois Forestry Development Board has named city of Urbana arborist Michael Brunk as its new councilman.

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Ironwood Builders Inc. Purchases 5015 Trey Blvd., Champaign

By Local Labs News Service | May 23, 2016

On May 19, 2016, Ironwood Builders Inc. purchased a home at 5015 Trey Blvd., Champaign from Jacobs Landing for $53,000.

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Eric I. and Tenika M. McMillan Purchase 607 Birdie Drive, Rantoul

By Local Labs News Service | May 23, 2016

On May 18, 2016, Eric I. and Tenika M. McMillan purchased a home at 607 Birdie Drive, Rantoul from Illini Home Buyers for $50,000.

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Eric I. and Tenika M. McMillan Purchase 607 Birdie Drive, Rantoul

By Local Labs News Service | May 23, 2016

On May 18, 2016, Eric I. and Tenika M. McMillan purchased a home at 607 Birdie Drive, Rantoul from Illini Home Buyers for $50,000.

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Landis Farm Homeowners Association Inc. Purchases 2513 Fairfield Drive, Urbana

By Local Labs News Service | May 23, 2016

On May 17, 2016, Landis Farm Homeowners Association Inc. purchased a home at 2513 Fairfield Drive, Urbana from Mary E. West for $1,000.

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Michael James Decklever and Ashley Manlove Purchase 1205 Glen Abbey Drive, Champaign

By Local Labs News Service | May 23, 2016

On May 17, 2016, Michael James Decklever and Ashley Manlove purchased a home at 1205 Glen Abbey Drive, Champaign from Trust #Hbt 434 for $403,000.

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Albert J. and Norma J. Strange Purchase 1609 Quarry Road, Mahomet

By Local Labs News Service | May 23, 2016

On May 17, 2016, Albert J. and Norma J. Strange purchased a home at 1609 Quarry Road, Mahomet from Armstrong Construction of Champaign Inc. for $315,000.