Program for minority-run businesses on council's agenda

CHAMPAIGN – The city council will consider Tuesday whether to move forward with a new program to help firms owned by minorities and women land city contracts.

The council meets in study session at 7 p.m. at the Champaign City Building, 102 N. Neil St.

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