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Piatt County board chairman allegedly overpaid $960 for January meetings

Piatt County Board Chairman Ray Spencer admitted he got paid for a canceled meeting but has been silent about allegations that another $900 he billed the county was improper.

By Bob Pepalis | Apr 1, 2020

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Champaign City Council gives mayor power to impose curfew, seize private property

By Glenn Minnis | Mar 30, 2020

The Champaign City Council is on the defensive after passing an ordinance that grants the mayor the power to do everything from ration utilities, seize private property and restrict gun sales in the wake of the ongoing coronavirus crisis.

RANTOUL AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: April Foods Day

In these uncertain times, there are plenty of people who have stepped up to do the hard work during the COVID-19 outbreak.

CHAMPAIGN COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE INC: Illinois Will Delay Tax Filing Deadline From April 15 to July 15

As Illinois families face unprecedented economic challenges during the #COVID19 pandemic, I’m proud to announce that Illinois will delay our tax filing deadline from April 15 to July 1

MONTICELLO CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: Limited Trails Open; Gardens, Roads, & Facilities Remain Closed

Officials at the University of Illinois and Allerton Park have opened the trails on the South side of Allerton.

CITY OF DANVILLE: April 2nd Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting

Due to recent restrictions in light of COVID-19, the City of Danville will be holding the April 2nd Planning and Zoning Commission meeting remotely.

Senator Rose disagrees with proposed budget tax increase

By Kyla Asbury | Mar 29, 2020

State Sen. Chapin Rose (R-Mahomet) while Gov. J.B. Pritzker makes a good speech, he did not agree with what Pritzker said during his budget proposal address last week.

Champaign Mayor Feinen declares state of emergency

By April Bamburg | Mar 27, 2020

Champaign Mayor Deborah Frank Feinen declared a coronavirus-related state of emergency via executive order on March 12

From Macon Reporter

Halbrook sees red-light camera scandal as just another reason to break from Chicago

By Glenn Minnis | 12 days ago

Illinois state Rep. Brad Halbrook (R-Shelbyville) views the growing red-light camera scandal as just one more reason why so many downstate residents are looking to put greater distance between themselves and the world of Chicago politics.

GIBSON CITY-MELVIN-SIBLEY COMMUNITY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT 5: GCMS Freewill Garage Sale / Giveaway

Our local food pantry is ramping up their services to meet the needs of the area.

CHAMPAIGN COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE INC: SBA Offers Disaster Assistance to Illinois Small Businesses Economically Impacted by the Coronavirus (COVID-19)

The U.S. Small Business Administration is offering low-interest federal disaster loans for working capital to Illinois small businesses suffering substantial economic injury as a result of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), SBA Administrator Jovita Carranza announced today.

MONTICELLO CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: COVID19 Information Information For Businesses

As we face this morning, it is with challenges.

RANTOUL AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: Ways To Help Your Community

Hello friends! Here are some ways that you can help our community!

From McLean County Times

As state's high court asks for more money, Caulkins calls for more focus on probation over incarceration

By Benjamin Kibbey | 13 days ago

Rep. Dan Caulkins (R-Decatur) is all for properly funding the state's court system but wants to focus on keeping inmates out of prison.

Champaign Police, other local departments can spend seized funds however they want

By Kimberly James | Mar 22, 2020

Under civil asset forfeiture, police departments can seize property and funds they believe are being used in criminal activity, any of which can then be used to support law enforcement's budget.

State's inability to budget properly hurting local taxpayers, Caulkins claims

By Glenn Minnis | Mar 21, 2020

Illinois state Rep. Dan Caulkins (D-Decatur) warns these are precarious times for a state already mired in deep debt and a population swoon that shows no signs of slowing.

Illinois establishments shut down under COVID-19 threat

By Glenn Minnis | Mar 21, 2020

Champaign activist Scott Tapley argues a new city ordinance that allows city council the power to do everything from limit gun sales to ration utilities and seize private property in the wake of the COVID 19 crisis is grossly illegal.

Caulkins-sponsored bill to lure teachers back to classroom advances in House

By Rich Peters | Mar 20, 2020

In the midst of a massive teacher shortage throughout the state, new legislation set out to make it easier for former teachers to return to the classroom was recently approved by both the House Elementary and Secondary Education committees in hope of reeling some of those former educators back in.