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News from November 2016

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Champaign Human Relations Commission recommends change to city's Human Rights Ordinance

By Philip Gonzales | Nov 30, 2016

Champaign Human Relations Commission recommends change to city's Human Rights Ordinance to protect those with prior criminal records in housing search during a recent meeting.

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Champaign County Racial Justice Task Force to start creating an action plan

By Wadi Reformado | Nov 30, 2016

Campaign County Racial Justice Task Force will meet at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 1.

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Champaign County Nursing Home Board to discuss capital funding and cash flow

By Philip Gonzales | Nov 30, 2016

Champaign County Nursing Home Board of Directors will meet at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 30.

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State House fails to override Rauner veto of automatic voter registration bill

By Chambana Sun | Nov 30, 2016

Despite the Illinois Senate’s recent vote to override Gov. Bruce Rauner’s veto on automatic voter registration, the State House failed to follow suit on Monday, resulting in a no-go for the legislation.

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Philo board review voting issue for county facilities

By Philip Gonzales | Nov 29, 2016

The village of Philo Board of Trustees met Oct. 12 to present material regarding the voting issue for the Champaign County facilities.

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Homer board approves veterans' memorial placement

By Philip Gonzales | Nov 29, 2016

The village of Homer Board of Trustees met Nov. 14 to approve the placement of the veterans' memorial.

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Champaign County Board authorizes budget amendments

By Wadi Reformado | Nov 29, 2016

The Champaign County Board met Oct. 20 to authorize budget amendments.

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Urbana City Council estimates tax levy

By Philip Gonzales | Nov 29, 2016

The Urbana City Council met Nov. 21 to estimate the tax levy for 2016.

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Champaign City Council approves package liquor sales

By Lhalie Castillo | Nov 29, 2016

The Champaign City Council met Nov. 15 to approve retail package liquor sales.

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Savoy Planning Commission holds public hearing on rezoning request

By Wadi Reformado | Nov 29, 2016

Savoy Planning Commission holds public hearing on rezoning request during a recent meeting.

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Champaign City Council approves tax levy resolution

By Lhalie Castillo | Nov 28, 2016

Champaign City Council approves tax levy resolution at a recent meeting.

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Urbana Committee of the Whole to consider power purchase agreement

By Wadi Reformado | Nov 28, 2016

Urbana Committee of the Whole will meet at 7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 28.

Champaign City Council to hold special study session

By Lhalie Castillo | Nov 28, 2016

Champaign City Council will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 29.

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Champaign County board authorizes construction of artificial lake

By Wadi Reformado | Nov 26, 2016

The Champaign County Zoning Board of Appeals met Nov. 10 to authorize a special use permit for the construction of an artificial lake.

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Champaign County Labor Committee considers employee negotiations

By Wadi Reformado | Nov 26, 2016

The Champaign County Labor Committee met Nov. 7 to consider negotiations between the county and its employees.

Urbana Human Relations Commission reviews workforce statistics

By Wadi Reformado | Nov 26, 2016

The city of Urbana Human Relations Commission met Oct. 12 to review workforce statistics.

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Urbana committee reports on criminal justice activities

By Wadi Reformado | Nov 26, 2016

The city of Urbana Human Relations Commission met Sept. 14 to report on criminal justice activities.

Urbana City Council reappoints board members

By Philip Gonzales | Nov 26, 2016

The Urbana City Council met Nov. 7 to reappoint board members.

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Report: ARI prison-diversion program so far saves taxpayers over $75 million

By Chambana Sun | Nov 25, 2016

The Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority released the Adult Redeploy Illinois (ARI) annual report this week, saying the prison-diversion program saved taxpayers more than $75 million over the past five years.

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Four more manufacturers flee to states with less-hostile business climates

By Chambana Sun | Nov 23, 2016

Four Illinois manufacturers announced in October that they are leaving Illinois and relocating to bordering states to open up new plants facing less regulation.