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Review of 2020 Presidential Election voting trends in Northwestern Township of Danville: Precinct Danville 6

By Chambana Sun | Apr 16, 2024

With less than 12 months until the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, a Chambana Sun analysis of Illinois voter history data shows 509 voters in Northwestern Township of Danville: Precinct Danville 6 cast ballots four years ago, in 2020.

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2021-22 School Year: Average school administrator earns 103.1% more than teachers in Heritage Community Unit School District 8

By Chambana Sun | Apr 16, 2024

The average school administrator’s salary in Heritage Community Unit School District 8 was $105,906 during the 2021-22 school year, while teaching salaries averaged $52,150, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Champaign County in week ending Apr. 13?

By Chambana Sun | Apr 16, 2024

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Champaign County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Apr. 13, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Champaign Fire Canvassing Two Neighborhoods After Recent Fires

By Chambana Sun | Apr 16, 2024

The Champaign Fire Department has announced that they will be conducting a door-to-door canvassing effort in two neighborhoods on April 18, 2024. This initiative comes in the wake of recent fires in the area, with a focus on ensuring the safety of residents by testing smoke and carbon monoxide alarms and installing new alarms where necessary.Firefighters will be visiting the 1300 block of Joanne Ln. from 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and the 4800 block of W. Windsor Rd. from 2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. during the canvassing. They will be checking for the presence of functional smoke...

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Cheapest diesel in cities across Piatt County in week ending Apr. 13

By Chambana Sun | Apr 16, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Piatt County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Apr. 13, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Registration Now Open for May Countywide Residential Electronics Collection

By Chambana Sun | Apr 16, 2024

The Countywide Residential Electronics Collection (CREC) event is scheduled to take place on May 18, 2024, at Parkland College in Champaign County. Residents of various communities in the county are encouraged to participate by registering online in advance.According to the organizers, residents must secure a 15-minute time slot between 8 a.m. and 12 p.m. by visiting the registration website at https://ecycle.simplybook.me/. Upon successful registration, participants will receive confirmation via email and/or text message. Additionally, a postcard will be sent out as a...

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Sen. Rose Passed Legislation to Support Ambulance Services in Clark County

By Chambana Sun | Apr 16, 2024

Springfield, IL– State Sen. Chapin Rose (R-Mahomet) passed legislation to help support emergency ambulance services in Clark County by providing the ambulance services they need in case of emergencies.Sen. Rose expressed his support for the initiative, stating, "This bill came as at the joint request of Clark County and the Marshall Fire Protection District, so I am happy to help them out to support this initiative."The legislation, known as Senate Bill 3402, involves transferring the ambulance portion of the Marshall Fire District levy to Clark County, which is...

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Pritzker’s Self-Declared “Sanctuary State” Policy on Immigration Comes with Local Consequences

By Chambana Sun | Apr 16, 2024

Governor JB Pritzker recently introduced his state budget proposal for the next fiscal year, sparking various reactions from different quarters. Illinois State Senator, 51st District, Chapin Rose, expressed concerns about the Governor's budget choices, particularly in relation to immigration-related costs and their impact on local communities.Rose highlighted the implications of the Governor's proposed budget, stating, "A budget is a set of policy choices: for every taxpayer dollar pledged to cause 'X,' it means that cause 'Y' did not receive that same dollar." He raised...

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What happened to the median home valuation price in Champaign County in March 2024 compared to March 2023?

By Chambana Sun | Apr 16, 2024

In March, the median sale price of a home in Champaign County rose by $15,000 from the same period in the previous year, while total sales decreased by 37.6%.

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Salt Fork Community Unit School District 512 administrators rank 778th in state for average pay in 2022

By Chambana Sun | Apr 16, 2024

Administrators in Salt Fork Community Unit School District 512 earn an average of $85,027 per year, ranking 778th in the state, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

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Road Closure Announced for Anthony Drive in Champaign on April 19, 2024

By Chambana Sun | Apr 16, 2024

White Construction has announced a temporary road closure for Anthony Drive in Champaign. The closure will affect the stretch of Anthony Drive between Dobbins Drive and Dale Drive. Both eastbound and westbound traffic on Anthony Drive will be detoured in the area. The closure is scheduled to take place on Friday, April 19, 2024, between 7 a.m. and 2 p.m. Access to all local properties will be maintained during this time.

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Who voted in Central W Township of Oakwood: Precinct Oakwood 2 during 2020 Presidential Election?

By Chambana Sun | Apr 15, 2024

With less than 12 months until the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, a Chambana Sun analysis of Illinois voter history data shows 438 voters in Central W Township of Oakwood: Precinct Oakwood 2 cast ballots four years ago, in 2020.

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How much more does an administrator earn than teachers in Gibson City-Melvin-Sibley Community Unit School District 5 in 2021-22 school year?

By Chambana Sun | Apr 15, 2024

The average school administrator’s salary in Gibson City-Melvin-Sibley Community Unit School District 5 was $107,984 during the 2021-22 school year, while teaching salaries averaged $54,789, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

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How did Central Township of Sidell: Precinct Sidell 1 residents vote in 2020 Presidential Election?

By Chambana Sun | Apr 15, 2024

With less than 12 months until the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, a Chambana Sun analysis of Illinois voter history data shows 366 voters in Central Township of Sidell: Precinct Sidell 1 cast ballots four years ago, in 2020.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on regular gas in cities in Vermilion County in week ending Apr. 13?

By Chambana Sun | Apr 15, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Vermilion County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Apr. 13, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Cheapest regular gas in cities across Champaign County in week ending Apr. 13

By Chambana Sun | Apr 15, 2024

The lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout Champaign County was found at two gas stations in the week ending Apr. 13, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Median home valuation prices in Vermilion County rose to $88,575 in February 2024 compared to February 2023

By Chambana Sun | Apr 15, 2024

In February, the median sale price of a home in Vermilion County rose by $18,325 from the same period in the previous year, while total sales decreased by 65.7%.

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Review of 2020 Presidential Election voting trends in Central E Township of Grant: Precinct Grant 1

By Chambana Sun | Apr 15, 2024

With less than 12 months until the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, a Chambana Sun analysis of Illinois voter history data shows 590 voters in Central E Township of Grant: Precinct Grant 1 cast ballots four years ago, in 2020.

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Residential Fire on W. Windsor Rd.: Two Occupants Injured, Cause Under Investigation

By Chambana Sun | Apr 15, 2024

The Champaign Fire Department responded to a fire inside a home in the 4800 block of W. Windsor Rd., Monday, April 15, at 2:37 a.m. Fire crews were able to quickly extinguish the fire.Firefighters responded to a neighbor’s report of fire coming from the residence. Once on the scene, firefighters reported heavy smoke and fire coming from the mobile home. The two occupants were outside at the time the Fire Department arrived, suffering from burns. Firefighters provided medical attention to the occupants and deployed multiple hose lines to extinguish the fire."The cause of...

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Rep. Mary Miller Votes No on FISA Spying Bill Without Warrant Amendment

By Chambana Sun | Apr 15, 2024

Representative Mary Miller made a significant stance against the FISA spying reauthorization bill that lacked the necessary amendment requiring a warrant to spy on American citizens. Following the defeat of a key amendment in the House, Rep. Miller voted against the final passage of the bill, emphasizing the importance of protecting the rights of American citizens.In a statement regarding her decision, Rep. Miller expressed her concerns about the misuse of spying authority in the past and the potential for abuse in the future. She stated, "I voted against reauthorizing...