Urban League of Champaign County closes after 45 years
CHAMPAIGN – The 45-year-old Urban League of Champaign County closed its doors Friday.
The closure comes on the heels of mounting financial problems, state and federal investigations and a soon-to-be-released audit for fiscal 2006-2007, according to a press release from the organization late Friday night.
"From a financial standpoint, it was a very simple decision. There was no alternative. From an emotional perspective and a loss to the community, it was an incredibly difficult decision," said interim Executive Director Sandra Jones.
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