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Tuesday Jan 17 | The News-Gazette

Urbana council to consider fighting water rate hike

City council members on Tuesday could move forward with a plan to fight a proposed Illinois American Water rate increase with a number of area municipalities.

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Wed Dec 28, 2011

The News-Gazette

Months after fire next door, JR's Lounge back in business

It took more than four months, but a Villa Grove bar and restaurant is back in business after suffering smoke and water damage from an August fire.

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Thu Dec 22, 2011

The News-Gazette

Tolono man arrested after Philo break-in try

Champaign County sheriff's Sgt. Curt Apperson said deputies were dispatched to the 100 block of West Grant Street about 3:30 p.m. Monday after a witness saw a man trying to kick in the back door of a home.

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Tue Dec 06, 2011

WILL-TV Urbana

Urbana Council Approves Snow Removal Ordinance

The City Council Monday night passed the measure as a pilot project. The initial plan applies to downtown, Campustown, and part of the Philo Road Business District, specifically, Philo from Florida Avenue to Windsor Road.

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Fri Dec 02, 2011

The News-Gazette

Autopsy indicates Urbana man died from injuries received in a crash

A autopsy indicates that an Urbana man died from injuries he received in a crash in rural Philo on Thursday, according to Champaign County Coroner Duane Northrup.

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