Thomasboro board discusses tire plant
THOMASBORO — The Thomasboro Village Board discussed a plan to prevent and extinguish potential fires at Astro Tire Removal, a local tire recycling plant, on Monday.read more
View ArticleDespite history of repeated violations, Thomasboro tire facility might be on...
THOMASBORO — Astro Tire Removal Inc. has violated Illinois Environmental Protection Agency regulations and statues in the past, but it may be on track toward compliance in the future.read more
View ArticleGifford Village Board OKs tax levy increase
GIFFORD — The Gifford Village Board approved a tax levy increase, voted to keep the new police vehicle in a village building when not in use, and discussed a way to stretch money allocated for...
View ArticleWater rates may increase in Thomasboro
THOMASBORO — The Thomasboro Village Board considered changing the way it announces special meetings, briefly discussed a vacant police position and road closures due to railroad construction, and heard...
View ArticleGifford taking bids for new playground equipment
GIFFORD — The Gifford Village Board is accepting bids for the installation of new playground equipment at Roessler Memorial Park. read more
View ArticleThomasboro police to hire new part-time officer
THOMASBORO — Police Chief Keith Willis said he was one interview away from making a recommendation to fill a part-time police position opened up by the resignation of Dustin Heuerman. read more
View ArticleThomasboro moves toward allowing liquor sales for off-site consumption
THOMASBORO — The Thomasboro Village Board is moving forward with a proposal to amend the town’s liquor license to allow the sale of liquor for off-site consumption. read more
View ArticleGifford board has first meeting since tornado, covers recovery issues
GIFFORD — Guests and village officials packed into a conference room at Gifford State Bank for a marathon village board meeting Thursday covering myriad recovery issues.read more
View ArticleTornado highlights need for more Thomasboro weather spotters
THOMASBORO — As the Nov. 17 storm system swept through Central Illinois, many took heed of the tornado warnings and sought shelter. But some ventured out into the pouring rain and high winds to scan...
View ArticleThomasboro Village Board discusses employment matters
THOMASBORO – Employment matters took up much of the Thomasboro Village Board meeting Jan. 13.The village police department is incorporating a new officer just as it lost another. Jeff Metzler will work...
View ArticleRegional Planning Commission to provide free help to Gifford
GIFFORD — The village of Gifford will receive help managing recovery planning from the Champaign County Regional Planning Commission. Susan Chavarria and Cameron Moore of the CCRPC offered to help the...
View ArticleRECOVERY ASSISTANCE: Regional Planning Commission to aid Gifford at no charge
GIFFORD — The village of Gifford will receive help managing recovery planning from the Champaign County Regional Planning Commission. Susan Chavarria and Cameron Moore of the CCRPC offered to help the...
View ArticleThomasboro hires two police officers
THOMASBORO — The village of Thomasboro has hired two police officers, both of whom bring a diverse set of experiences to the department.Jennifer Smoot will assume a full-time position at the...
View ArticleBoard expects response soon on Gifford water tower repair grant
GIFFORD — A response to an application to repair the Gifford water tower should be received in about two weeks.That’s what Susan Chavarria of the Champaign County Regional Planning Commission told the...
View ArticleThomasboro board approves Taser purchase
THOMASBORO — Budgetary matters and the purchase of a Taser for police use are the highlights of Thomasboro’s April village board meeting.Village board trustee Fred Meek announced his resignation from...
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