Ballot moves could pre-empt town meeting

URBANA – The advisory referendum battles in Urbana continued Friday with a new twist.

Two Cunningham Town Board members have called a special town board meeting for 7 p.m. Monday, where the board (which also serves as the Urbana City Council) will consider placing three advisory questions on the Nov. 4 ballot.

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