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