Rantoul seeks OK to demolish three substandard buildings

RANTOUL – The village is taking the first step toward removing some eyesores on the former Chanute Air Force Base and making land available for new business development.

Rantoul Village Administrator David Johnston said he has sent two letters to the Air Force requesting permission to demolish three substandard buildings near the intersection of Century Boulevard and Chandler Road.

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