Rantoul board approves $1 million electric SCADA upgrade, e-bike rules and home-repair loan fund
All three measures passed 5-0 on Oct. 13; the e-bike rules take effect Jan. 1, 2027.
Urbana council meeting moved to Oct. 19 after agenda notice error; Ward 6 appointment pending
The mayor's pick for the vacant Ward 6 seat, Ashley Withers, was on the postponed agenda.
Unit 4 and support staff union reach tentative contract; members vote Oct. 21
The agreement covers wages, benefits, leave and working conditions, the superintendent's newsletter says. It still needs ratification and a School Board vote.
Champaign County Circuit Clerk waives late and collection fees for full payments Oct. 19-30
During Amnesty Week, Oct. 19-30, people with balances on criminal, traffic, DUI, ordinance or conservation cases can pay the full balance without accumulated late and collection fees.
Illinois dance professor Cynthia Oliver wins 2026 Knight Choreography Prize
The prize carries $30,000 in cash and $20,000 in program support over two years.