Rantoul, Air Force teaming up on projects

RANTOUL – The village of Rantoul needs to improve storm water drainage on the south side of the former Chanute Air Force Base so it can attract possible new industrial development.

Meanwhile, the Air Force is looking for soil to backfill an excavation area south of Heritage Lake.

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