Judge rules against McGinty's petitions

URBANA – Champaign County Board incumbent Brendan McGinty was struck from the Feb. 5 primary ballot Thursday. However, his name already appears on absentee ballots – of which seven have been cast.

Champaign County Judge Thomas Difanis ruled against the District 9 Democrat's petitions Thursday.

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