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Read more about the article Officials confirm reserved housing vouchers; aim to hold back moreFile photo
A U-Haul truck sits outside a building at Joann Dorsey Homes apartment complex on Sept. 1, 2011. Dozens of residents moved from the property as part of a redevelopment plan from the Housing Authority of Champaign County. The property has since been demolished. Housing authority officials have confirmed that they are holding dozens of housing vouchers in reserve for redevelopment projects that include Dorsey Homes. Housing advocates say that the vouchers should be distributed now to assist the more than 400 families on a waiting list for housing assistance.

Officials confirm reserved housing vouchers; aim to hold back more

By Robert Holly/CU-CitizenAccess.org – Community members told the Housing Authority of Champaign County this week that they felt it was wrong to reserve vouchers…

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Read more about the article Housing vouchers held on reserve raises questions among community membersCity of Champaign as part of report on the 2011 Bristol Park Neighborhood Plan
The City of Champaign plans to redevelop this area and has asked the Housing Authority of Champaign County to help relocate dozens of families in the area. Opponents have said that the housing authority's assistance should be spent on its existing waiting list.

Housing vouchers held on reserve raises questions among community members

By Robert Holly/CU-CitizenAccess -- Several community members plan to voice concerns Thursday  over a set of housing vouchers that are being held in reserve…

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Read more about the article Bud Light and a Sprite, Please
Retired and married for 59 years, Dave, 85, and Florene, 86, find themselves with endless amounts of time on their hands. From volunteering at church activities to dining with close friends to daily walking exercises, the couple continues to remain active within their community to "pass the time away," Florene said. However, on a calm, chilly Thursday, Dave and Florene Smith head over to Tumble Inn Tavern in downtown Champaign in place of their walking routine. Dave orders a Bud Light, and Florene orders a Sprite.

Bud Light and a Sprite, Please

Date Night with Dave and Florene Smith, a short story.

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