Champaign County
Recent News About Champaign County
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Concerns raised over noise from proposed solar farm in Vermilion County
There has been ongoing discussion about the noise levels produced by solar farms, particularly concerning a proposed project in Vermilion County.
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Champaign County deputy accused of theft following state police probe
Illinois State Police (ISP) Division of Criminal Investigation Zone 5 has charged Matthew Stuckey, 40, with Theft of Property over $10,000 but less than $100,000, classified as a Class 2 Felony.
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Mahomet Township faces scrutiny over alleged bidding violations
Champaign County - The Mahomet Township Road District is under scrutiny following allegations of multiple bidding violations.
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Mahomet Township faces scrutiny over payroll discrepancies
Over recent years, handwritten timecards have been linked to various instances of fraud.
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Mahomet Township lawsuit against critics dismissed by judge
In December 2022, Mahomet Township Supervisor Aaron Wheeler and Township Clerk David Parsons filed a complaint against seven township residents.
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Rantoul Electoral Board to review objection to trustee election referendum
The Village of Rantoul Electoral Board is set to convene at the village hall on January 13, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. The meeting will address several key items, including the adoption of procedural rules and public comments.
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Rantoul faces potential upheaval over trustee election method
Once again, a resident in Rantoul, Illinois has initiated a petition for a referendum that could disrupt the current district-based system of electing village trustees.
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Edgar County prosecutor admits to theft from bar association
On November 22, 2024, Edgar County Assistant State’s Attorney Lauren B. McQueen responded to a complaint from the Illinois Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission (ARDC) alleging theft of funds from the Champaign County Bar Association...
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Tolono Fire Protection District accused of electioneering on tax referendum
Public bodies are prohibited from advocating for or against ballot measures or candidates for public office, a practice known as electioneering.
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Edgar County attorney accused of theft from bar association
In a recent development, Edgar County Assistant State’s Attorney Lauren B. McQueen faces accusations of theft from the Champaign County Bar Association.
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Champaign County faces scrutiny over alleged misuse of funds in tax promotion
Champaign County is under scrutiny following an electioneering complaint related to a proposed increase in the public safety tax.
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Mahomet resident demands investigation into Champaign County's spending practices
Champaign County resident John Bambenek has taken action by filing a demand for a special prosecutor to investigate the Champaign County Government.
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Champaign County faces allegations over use of public funds in referendum advocacy
Champaign County State's Attorney's Office is facing scrutiny following a complaint alleging misuse of public funds.
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From Chambana Sun
Analysis: U of I fraternity, sorority property taxes rose 61 percent in two years
Fifty-eight University of Illinois fraternities and sororities will pay $814,000 more in property taxes this year than they did in 2015, according to Champaign County Assessor data analyzed by the Chambana Sun.
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Watchdogs criticize Champaign Mental Health Board sponsorship at film fest
The Edgar County Watchdogs recently questioned the wisdom and propriety of the Champaign Mental Health Board’s continued financial sponsorship of a film at Ebertfest, a film festival founded by the late film critic Robert Ebert that takes place in Urbana-Champaign.
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Coles County property tax lawsuit should stand up, group contends
The law appears to be clearly on the side of commercial and industrial property owners in Coles County in their property tax assessment lawsuit against the county, the Edgar County Watchdogs (ECW) argued recently while acknowledging that such clarity can be subjective.
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U of I startup incubator wins $800,000 in grants
The University of Illinois' startup incubator has received two grants worth more than $800,000 to support entrepreneurs and startup programs across the state, according to a press release.
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Analysis: Sales tax funded 8 percent of Village of Ogden budget in 2016
The Village of Ogden's local sales tax brought in $43,579 in 2016, according to Illinois State Comptroller revenue data.