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2010 RPC News Articles
April
"If You Didn't Send Your Form, Expect a Visitor at Your Home"- The News-Gazette (April 15, 2010)
"Westgate Plan Concluded"- Commercial-News (April 09, 2010)
"Board Expresses Support for Project"- The Leader (April 08, 2010)
"Urbana officials have vision for University Avenue's future"- The News-Gazette (April 05, 2010)
"Rural Public Transportation Proposal Heard by Homer Board"- The Leader (April 01, 2010)
March
"University Avenue Corridor Study to be presented for approval"- The Daily Illini (March 31, 2010)
"Champaign County's Census Response Rate Could Prove Costly"- The Leader (March 25, 2010)
"Area Group Proposing Rural Transportation Partnership"- The Leader (March 25, 2010)
"Westgate public comment period begins" – Commercial-News
(March 18, 2010)
"Electronics recycling event to be held in May" – The Leader
(March 11, 2010)
February
"Local officials changing tune on widening I-74" – The News-Gazette
(February 05, 2010)
"Residents Criticize Olympian Drive Project" – The News-Gazette
(February 05, 2010)
"Housing Authority Part of Federal Moving to Work Program" – The News-Gazette (February 03, 2010)
January
"Champaign County's Census Response Rate Costly" – The News-Gazette
(January 31, 2010)
"Land-Use Proposal Could Go Before Board in March" – The News-Gazette
(January 28, 2010)
"Merchants Speak Out Against Proposed Bicycle Lanes" – The News-Gazette
(January 27, 2010)
"Program Proving Beneficial for Both Youngsters & Parents" – The News-Gazette
(January 24, 2010)
"SafeLink Offers Low-Minute Cells for Low-Income Residents" – The News-Gazette
(January 24, 2010)
"Officials Pleased with Station-Adjustment Management" – The News-Gazette
(January 24, 2010)
"Input Being Sought on Land Use Plan" – The News-Gazette
(January 21, 2010)
"IDOT Gives Information About Upcoming Projects" – The News-Gazette
(January 21, 2010)
"Second Westgate Meeting Set" – Commercial-News
(January 20, 2010)
"Emergency Housing Resources Scare, but Plans in Works" – The News-Gazette
(January 19, 2010)
"Proposed Expansion has Local Officials Baffled" – The News-Gazette
(January 8, 2010)
"AmerenIP Audit Program Helps Reduce Energy Usage" – The News-Gazette
(January 2, 2010)
2009 RPC News Articles
December
"Urbana Defers Endorsement of Transportation Plan" – The News-Gazette
(December 8, 2009)
"Urbana Panel Likely to Back Removal of Parking Spaces" – The News-Gazette
(December 7, 2009)
November
"Champaign County Board to Vote on Budget" – The News-Gazette
(November 19, 2009)
"GIS Day at Parkland College" – The News-Gazette
(November 19, 2009)
"Safe Haven Members May Move Later Today" – The News-Gazette
(November 19, 2009)
"Rental Assistance Available in Champaign" – The News-Gazette
(November 19, 2009)
"Coolest Clique in School Urges Seat Belt Use" – The News-Gazette
(November 13, 2009)
"Long-range Transportation Plan Takes Green Approach" – Savoy Star
(November 12, 2009)
"Long-range Transportation Plan Takes Green Approach" – The News-Gazette
(November 9, 2009)
October
"Homeless Citizens: Champaign Lacks Needed Resources" – The Daily Illini
(October 29, 2009)
"Residents Root for Growth" – Commercial-News
(October 29, 2009)
"Survey: Homeless Population Increasing" – The News-Gazette
(October 15, 2009)
"Study Shows Long-Range Transportation Plan" – Savoy Star
(October 8, 2009)
"Walmart Awards Grants to Groups" – Savoy Star
(October 8, 2009)
"Olympian Drive Project Makes Headway" – The Daily Illini
(October 1, 2009)
September
"Trustees OK Natural Hazard Mitigation Strategy" – Savoy Star
(September 24, 2009)
"Court Diversion Services Program Seeks Volunteers" – Savoy Star
(September 24, 2009)
"Commission OKs Comprehensive Plan" – Journal Republican
(September 23, 2009)
"Mitigation Plan May Be OK'd" – Savoy Star
(September 17, 2009)
"Re-timing of Traffic Signals Could Be First Stage in Overhaul" – The News-Gazette
(September 16, 2009)
"Tough Times for Ford County, but Signs of Economic Rebound" – Paxton Record
(September 16, 2009)
"Made for the Shade" – The News-Gazette
(September 16, 2009)
"Safe Routes Project Aims To Educate Students, Drivers" – The News-Gazette
(September 6, 2009)
August
"Workers Called Upon to Protest Unpaid Furloughs" – The News-Gazette
(August 20, 2009)
"Sewer Project Funding Still Delayed in Homer" – The Leader
(August 20, 2009)
"Group Pans State's Efforts to List Stimulus Projects" – The News-Gazette
(August 16, 2009)
"Senior Transportation Available" – The County Star
(August 6, 2009)
"County Regional Planning Commission Releases Comprehensive Plan" – Piatt County Journal-Republican
(August 5, 2009)
"State Budget Cut A Pinch to Head Start Program" – Rantoul Press
(August 5, 2009)
July
"Collaboration Imagination" – Illinois Alumni
(July 22, 2009)
"Summer Cooling Benefits Available" – The County Star
(July 16, 2009)
"County Hazard Mitigation Plan Approved" – The County Star
(July 16, 2009)
"Champaign County no Stranger to Economic Disparity and Despair" – The News-Gazette
(July 12, 2009)
"Head Start Offers Parental Support" – The County Star
(July 9, 2009)
"Regional Planners unveil Master Plan for University Avenue Corridor" – The News-Gazette
(July 1, 2009)
June
"Hearing Tuesday on Face-Lift for University Avenue" – The News-Gazette
(June 29, 2009)
"Agriculture Secretary Vilsack Announces $6.9 Million in Economic Development Funding" – The News-Gazette
(June 26, 2009)
"County Board Hears Presentation about Mahomet Aquifer" – The News-Gazette
(June 17, 2009)
"Planning Commission Chief Likens Agency to Corporation" – The News-Gazette
(June 14, 2009)
"Free Transportation Available for Seniors" – The Leader
(June 11, 2009)
"Urbana Mayor: Proposed Aid for Displaced Too Costly" – The News-Gazette
(June 6, 2009)
May
"Head Start Family Fun Day" – Savoy Star
(May 21, 2009)
April
"Book Mentoring Helps Head Start Classrooms" – Rotary District 6490
(April 21, 2009)
"Week of the Young Child" – The News-Gazette
(April 17, 2009)
"Long Range Transportation Plan Seeks Residents' Input" – The Buzz
(April 16, 2009)
"Wind-farm Plan Draws Protest from Newcomb Township" – The News-Gazette
(April 15, 2009)
"County to look at long-term transportation plan" – The Daily Illini
(April 13, 2009)
"Group makes Westgate study decision" – Commercial-News
(April 2, 2009)
March
"Two Vying to Lead Tolono List Priorities for Community" – The News-Gazette
(March 30, 2009)
"Stimulus Funds to Help More People Weatherize Homes" – The News-Gazette
(March 26, 2009)
"Ogden to rework zoning ordinances" – The Leader
(March 12, 2009)
"Creative Dance: Learning Method" – Savoy Star
(March 5, 2009)
"Savoy to Get $305,000 in Stimulus Money for Prospect Work" – The News-Gazette
(March 5, 2009)
February
"Rantoul panel suggests upping spending on social services" – The News-Gazette
(February 28, 2009)
"$5.1 million earmarked from stimulus package" – The News-Gazette
(February 26, 2009)
"Area cities' road projects fail to make state's stimulus list" – The News-Gazette
(February 25, 2009)
"County dumbwaiter, elevator to be repaired" – Watseka Times Republic
(February 10, 2009)
"Group looks to bring Wind Farms to Champaign County" – The Leader
(February 5, 2009)
"Group tries to find ways to capitalize on projects" – Paxton Record
(February 4, 2009)
"Champaign County plans to repair St. Mary’s Road, adjust bike paths" – The Daily Illini
(February 3, 2009)
January
"Homeless count to be conducted" – The News-Gazette
(January 30, 2009)
"Volunteers fan out to count the less fortunate" – The News-Gazette
(January 30, 2009)
"Home weatherizing help available" – The County Star
(January 29, 2009)
"Wind Farm forums set" – Paxton Record
(January 28, 2009)
"Census jobs seek to help unemployed" – The Daily Illini
(January 27, 2009)
"St. Joe looks at annexing wetlands" – The Leader
(January 22, 2009)
"Eight agencies seeking assistance from Rantoul" – The News-Gazette
(January 16, 2009)
"Eight agencies in line for funds" – Rantoul Press
(January 14, 2009)
"Reduce Your Energy Cost and Save Money" – Rantoul Press
(January 7, 2009)
"Curtis Road interchange still a mystery to most GPS devices" – The News-Gazette
(January 4, 2009)
2008 RPC News Articles
December
"Tolono Village Board schedules special meeting" – The News-Gazette
(December 18, 2008)
"Agencies put out call for more volunteer tax preparers" – The News-Gazette
(December 2, 2008)
November
"Staley, Rising Roads corridor study almost complete" – The Savoy Star
(November 27, 2008)
"Urban League's closure won't affect power-bill help in Rantoul" – The News-Gazette
(November 18, 2008)
October
"Member Profile: Brent Rose" – E- Newsletter Champaign County Chamber of Commerce
(October 20, 2008)
"Urbana plans to improve infrastructure for bicycles" – The Daily Illini
(October 13, 2008)
"Board OKs restructuring plan for Urbana high school" – The News-Gazette
(October 8, 2008)
"Champaign County's Head Start program seeking more applicants" – The News-Gazette
(October 7, 2008)
"Audio of St. Mary's Road interview with WILL - AM 580"
(October 1, 2008)
"Plan calls for $4.8 million in work on and near St. Mary's Road" – The News-Gazette
(October 1, 2008)
September
"Early learning programs rate well in fed review" – The Leader
(September 18, 2008)
"Champaign County's Head Start program reaches well-deserving families" – The Fisher Reporter
(September 17, 2008)
"Effort to improve homes’ energy efficiency gets under way" – The News-Gazette
(September 17, 2008)
"Head Start/Early Head Start earn rave reviews in federal report" – The News-Gazette
(September 15, 2008)
"Programs aid rural areas – Groups give travel options to seniors" – The Daily Illini
(September 8, 2008)
"Winter energy assistance available" – The County Star
(September 4, 2008)
"Member Profile: Cameron Moore" – E- Newsletter Champaign County Chamber of Commerce
(September 2, 2008)
"Signups for winter heating grants scheduled to start today" – The News-Gazette
(September 2, 2008)
August
"Carle foundation grant to help more seniors get around" – The News-Gazette
(August 23, 2008)
"New pupils sought for sessions next month" – The News-Gazette
(August 9, 2008)
July
"New sign-up process a big success– Scheduling appointments throughout 2-week period eliminated long lines" – The News-Gazette
(July 19, 2008)
"Urbana school district one of four new literacy grant winners" – The News-Gazette
(July 17, 2008)
"Life in the bike lane" – The News-Gazette
(July 16, 2008)
"Group hopes to get financial support from county – Administration has agreed to add $5,000 line item to upcoming budget" – The News-Gazette
(July 14, 2008)
"Federal energy assistance grants are available" – The News-Gazette
(July 4, 2008)
June
"Office makes change to cooling assistance process– Agency’s new strategy attempts to eliminate long, daily lines" – The News-Gazette
(June 19, 2008)
