by Check CU | Dec 31, 2023 | Latest Articles
Urbana, Illinois Police Chief Larry Boone (left) with Champaign Police Chief Tim Tyler (right) The City of Urbana, Illinois seems to be doubling down on an unlawful Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) denial issued in April of 2023. We had asked for records on...
by Check CU | Dec 4, 2023 | Latest Articles
Urbana City Staff present their police expansion plan at a City Council meeting on December 4th, 2023 (left to right: Finance Director Elizabeth Hannan, Chief of Police Larry Boone, Deputy Chief of Police Richard Surles After substantial public pushback and the...
by Check CU | Nov 22, 2023 | Latest Articles
Urbana, Illinois Police Chief Larry Boone (left) The City of Urbana, Illinois has violated public records laws once again, according to the Illinois Attorney General. Nearly six months ago, Check CU published an article showing that Urbana officials were going out of...
by Check CU | May 1, 2023 | Latest Articles
Urbana Police Chief Finalist Larry Boone The City of Urbana, Illinois appears to be continuing their tradition of extreme secrecy in regards to the operations and planning of their police department. Nearly one month ago, Mayor Diane Marlin announced her choice...
by Check CU | Apr 4, 2023 | Latest Articles
Retired Norfolk, VA Police Chief Larry Boone is Urbana’s sole finalist for their new Police Chief The City of Urbana, Illinois seems to have finally settled on a new police chief after becoming aware of the vacancy more than fourteen months ago. On Monday...