It looks like a tornado came through
The mobile home park in north Rantoul known as Westview Enterprises is no more.At first glance it appears a tornado swept through the mobile home park, which for several years was known as Abe's...
View ArticleMobile home park in north Rantoul torn down
By DAVE HINTONRantoul Press editorAt first glance it appeared a tornado had ravaged part of Rantoul.But cyclonic winds didn’t sweep through the village. The destruction was man-made, caused by a crew...
View ArticleSenior villas to be built in Rantoul
By DAVE HINTONRantoul Press editorA part of Rantoul that has seen growth in recent months can expect to see more.An area north of East Grove Avenue is expected to become the site of a new senior...
View ArticleNew senior villas drawing strong interest
The first of 42 units in a senior ranch-style housing complex in Rantoul should be completed soon, according to the site’s project manager.Pete Schweigeraht of Miller-Valentine Residential...
View ArticleFisher approves final plat of Heritage Estates subdivision
FISHER — The Fisher Village board has concurred with the recommendation of the planning and zoning board, thereby adopting the final plat for phase 5 of the Heritage Estates subdivision. The...
View ArticleCherry Orchard: Will it be sold or razed?
RURAL THOMASBORO — It’s been several years since a 44-unit apartment complex on U.S. 45 between Thomasboro and Rantoul caused Champaign County officials countless headaches over sanitary sewer and...
View ArticleHoliday Inn Express opens
It was only appropriate that the new Holiday Inn Express in Rantoul should open close to the biggest holiday of the season — Christmas.The hotel opened last week.
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