Champaign County officials break ground on $48M rural internet project
The CONNECT Champaign County Fiber Internet project will connect nearly 3,000 rural residents to broadband.
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Federal indictment alleges a former Champaign County Board member wrongfully collected unemployment benefits
The State Attorney’s office said Ammons falsely certified to the Illinois Department of Employment Security that she did not work and did not receive any wages while receiving benefits.
As people protest data centers across the Heartland, lawmakers rush to regulate development
Development of large-scale data centers is booming across the Midwest and South. As some communities push back, local and state governments are trying to catch up on how to regulate the new development.
Champaign County Board approves 1-year data center moratorium
The Champaign County Board was previously considering a nine month moratorium on data centers.
Michelle Jett is set to be the next Champaign County executive
Michelle Jett is currently the director of administration for Champaign County. She held 60% of the vote, according to unofficial results on Tuesday night.
Champaign County takes first step towards a one-year data center moratorium
The Champaign County Zoning Board of Appeals passed a one-year moratorium on new large-scale data centers.
Budzinski, Wilson to face off in general election for Illinois’ 13th congressional district
Democratic Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski beat political newcomer Dylan Blaha, and Republican Champaign County Board Member beat Joshua Loyd, who previously ran against Budzinski two years ago.
Meet Chyna Figueroa-Dixon & Ryan Musgrove, Democratic candidates for Champaign County Board District 6
This year’s primary election for the Champaign County Board has only one contested race: for the 6th District. The winner of the Democratic primary is presumed to be the representative for the district, since there are no Republican candidates.
Champaign County reaches a deal with employees on a new contract, averting a strike
Workers called off a strike for Wednesday after reaching a tentative contract agreement that includes salary increases as well as reductions in healthcare costs and other benefits.
Champaign County employees send notice of intent to strike over stalled contract negotiations
Champaign County employees are threatening to call a strike as soon as next Tuesday. The union says county management is not offering a contract with “fair wages” or affordable health insurance.
Amid issues with the Champaign County auditor, voters will decide if the office should be eliminated
This election, Champaign County residents are voting on whether to eliminate the elected position of county auditor. If the referendum passes, the results of the auditor election will effectively be overridden, and the county will begin the process of hiring for the position, according to local officials. “Regardless of who wins the election, [if the
People incarcerated at Champaign County Jail will get two free phone calls a day, starting next year
CHAMPAIGN — The Champaign County Sheriff has selected a new company to offer phone and video calls at the Champaign County Jail. The new company — Consolidated Telecom, Inc. — will offer two free phone calls to each resident per day. The new contract is set to begin on Feb. 15, 2024, according to the Request
With a 16-6 Democratic majority, the Champaign County Board reelects Kyle Patterson as their chair.
Newly elected Champaign County Board members held their organizational meeting Monday night. The meeting opened with Champaign County Clerk Aaron Ammons swearing in the assembled board members, which include six new Democrats replacing four Democrats and two Republicans. After losing two seats in the November election, Republicans have just six of their own on the
Champaign County League of Women Voters calls for the end of the county executive position after just four years
URBANA — Champaign County government underwent a big change in recent years. In 2016, voters approved the creation of a new county executive position to oversee county government, in hopes of making it more functional. In 2018, they elected Democrat Darlene Kloeppel as the first person to serve in that position. Less than
New gun violence prevention coalition gets seed money from Champaign County
CHAMPAIGN — A new coalition of small nonprofits aims to tackle gun violence in Champaign County. Called H3 for “harm,” “healing” and “hope,” the coalition is the brainchild of FirstFollowers. The non-profit group helps formerly incarcerated people with their re-entry into society. “Although my organization’s name is on it, it’s not a FirstFollowers initiative,” explains FirstFollowers