Farney and Prussing Compete For Champaign County Treasurer
Two former county auditors, John Farney and Laurel Prussing, are competing on the November ballot for the post of Champaign County Treasurer.
County Treasurer Responds To “Nasty Joe” Land Case In Urbana
In 2017, residents of the Timberline Valley South subdivision in northwest Champaign subdivision were surprised to find out their common drainage ponds had been bought up at a tax auction by a Chicago-area firm that threatened them with trespassing. Now, the same firm, Nasty Joe’s LLC, has acquired land in Urbana, and is threatening residents there.
GOP Taps Michaels For County Auditor
A Republican county board member from Rantoul will be the next Champaign County Auditor.
Champaign County Auditor Wants To Replace Retiring County Treasurer
John Farney announces he wants to be the next Champiagn County Treasurer.
Incumbents Win In Champaign County
Republican County Auditor John Farney retains his office by a slim 129-vote margin over Democrat George Danos. Democrat Julia Rietz was re-elected comfortably in the race for Champaign County State's Attorney.