Champaign votes to pursue buying Urban League land

CHAMPAIGN – The city will pursue the purchase of property at the southeast corner of Neil Street and Bradley Avenue for future redevelopment.

During a city council study session Tuesday night, the council voted unanimously to direct city staff to pursue purchase of the property from its current owner, the Urban League of Champaign County.

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