Champaign council backs fifth public access channel

CHAMPAIGN – City council members don't want cable subscribers to have to pay more for a new public access channel.

Council members voted 8-0 Tuesday night to support a city staff recommendation against using increased cable fees or city funds to support a proposed local public access station, bucking the recommendation of a city consultant.

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