Contracting work stopped over nepotism allegation

URBANA – County officials ordered a stop to some contracting work Friday at the Brookens Center after the auditor alleged nepotism.

Champaign County Auditor Tony Fabri said he's blocking payment to B & R Contracting of Villa Grove for some work on the remodeling project.

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