Champaign council approves property tax levy

CHAMPAIGN – The city council gave final approval Tuesday to a $19 million property tax levy.

The levy is expected to increase the city's portion of the overall property tax bill by $47 for the owner of a $150,000 home, from $570 this year to $617 next year, on taxes payable next summer.

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