Urbana

Aug. 18: Presentation and Discussion on the Nursing Home Crisis

Sat, 16 Aug 2008 13:51:01 -0400

The Nursing Home Crisis: Problems and Solutions
Presentation and Discussion with Tara McCauley

The Champaign County Nursing Home faces a fiscal crisis due to the County Board's
neglect of their oversight responsibilities. The home recently moved into a newly-built
$24 million facility and has an outstanding reputation for care, yet preservation of the

Civil Rights Groups Ask Governor Blagojevich to End Consent Searches by Illinois State Police

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 17:13:17 -0400

Civil Rights Groups Ask Governor Blagojevich to End Consent Searches by Illinois State Police

PLEASE HELP: Martez X. Williamson Case

srturner88 — Mon, 21 Jul 2008 20:00:14 -0400

To Whom It May Concern:

Danielle Chynoweth Stepping Down from Urbana City Council

Mon, 14 Jul 2008 17:10:44 -0400

Breaking News ... Danielle Chynoweth, City Council Member from Ward 2 and Mayor Pro Tem, who has served for the past 7 years, is stepping down from Council. Here is a copy of the letter sent from Ms. Chynoweth to the Mayor and Council Members today:

Dear Mayor Prussing and Urbana City Council Members,

Please accept this letter announcing my resignation from Urbana City Council.

Toward Walkability — and Happiness

Mon, 14 Jul 2008 10:22:30 -0400

Toward Walkability — and Happiness
by Dan Burden

Over the 12 years I’ve spent advocating for walkable communities in about 2,500 towns and cities throughout the world — including 20 or so in the Bay Area — I’ve found a disparity in the level of happiness that appears to have nothing to do with levels of income.

North Carolina Legislature Debates Extending Instant Runoff Pilot

Mon, 30 Jun 2008 20:28:19 -0400

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 30, 2008
2:08 PM

United States Conference of Mayors Unanimously Passes Resolution Calling for City-Coordinated Drug Overdose Prevention Efforts

Wed, 25 Jun 2008 20:13:39 -0400

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 25, 2008
11:56 AM

Update on Urbana Citizens Review Board

Brian Dolinar — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 19:30:23 -0400

I have been attending the meetings of the newly formed Civilian Police Review Board in Urbana
and a few folks have asked about its composition, members, etc.

A CPRB currently only exists in Urbana - NOT in Champaign, which has dropped the idea all together.

The Urbana CPRB just had its third meeting and is now overseeing any complaints contested.

'Comcast Is Not Above the Law'

Sun, 15 Jun 2008 18:35:48 -0400

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 13, 2008
1:43 PM

June 14: HEUNA 8th Annual Picnic at Victory Park in Urbana

ML — Mon, 09 Jun 2008 21:55:06 -0400

Saturday, June 14
1pm to 5pm
Victory Park, corner of Green & Lynn Streets, Urbana

8th Annual Picnic of the Historic East Urbana Neighborhood Association
2007 Governor's Hometown Award Winner

Dedication ceremony of Victory Park renovations at 2pm
Musical entertainment and raffle prizes
Games and goodies for kids

Bring your own sidedish, lawn chairs, and non-alcoholic beverages