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Champaign County home sales during week ending May 4

By Chambana Sun | May 11, 2024

There were two reported residential sales in Champaign County in the week ending May 4, according to BlockShopper.com.

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Chambana Sun area weekly mass times

By Chambana Sun | May 11, 2024

The following parishes in the Chambana Sun coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Champaign County had the cheapest premium gas in week ending May 4

By Chambana Sun | May 11, 2024

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Champaign County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 4, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Piatt County home sales during week ending May 4

By Chambana Sun | May 11, 2024

There was one reported residential sale in Piatt County in the week ending May 4, according to BlockShopper.com.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Vermilion County in week ending May 4?

By Chambana Sun | May 10, 2024

The lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout Vermilion County was found at two gas stations in the week ending May 4, according to GasBuddy.com.

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City unveils new logo "The Beat" for downtown entertainment district

By Chambana Sun | May 10, 2024

The city has announced the launch of the downtown entertainment district's official logo, "The Beat." This logo was unveiled at a Council study session on May 7, 2024, and represents the entire downtown entertainment district. The Beat is set to offer a wide range of entertainers and programs for community members to enjoy, showcasing the vibrancy of downtown.

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Cheapest regular gas in cities across Champaign County in week ending May 4

By Chambana Sun | May 10, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Champaign County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 4, according to GasBuddy.com.

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City Council invites public to May 14, 2024 Regular Study Session

By Chambana Sun | May 10, 2024

The City Council has announced that the agenda for the Regular Study Session on May 14, 2024, is now accessible via a provided link. The meeting will take place in the City Council Chambers of the City Building, located at 102 N. Neil Street in Champaign, commencing at 7:00 p.m. The council emphasizes that the meeting is open to public attendance and encourages active participation from community members.

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Temporary lane closure on Bradley Avenue for sidewalk patching

By Chambana Sun | May 10, 2024

Stark Excavating has announced a temporary lane closure on Bradley Avenue between Garden Hills Drive and Redwood Drive. The westbound lane will be closed to facilitate sidewalk patching resulting from a fiberoptic installation. The closure is scheduled to begin on Monday, May 13, and will continue until Friday, May 17, 2024, weather permitting. During this period, westbound traffic on Bradley Avenue will be reduced to one lane.

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Report: Jewish left-wing activist Soros funding tent city at University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign

By Chambana Sun | May 9, 2024

Pro-Palestine protests at University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign is one of several demonstrations on college campuses across the country, with student groups organizing encampments, protests, and demonstrations at their schools in an attempt to force the universities and colleges to divulge and divest from any connections that benefit Israel.

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Champaign issues building permits for high-value construction projects

By Chambana Sun | May 9, 2024

The Champaign Fire Department's Building Safety Division has recently issued building permits for projects with an estimated construction value of $250,000 or more. The permitted projects include a retail alteration at 2000 N Neil, valued at $608,000 and issued on May 7, 2024, and an office alteration at 100 Trade Center, valued at $550,000 and issued on May 8, 2024.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on midgrade gas in cities in Champaign County in week ending May 4?

By Chambana Sun | May 9, 2024

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Champaign County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 4, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Champaign responsible for 11th-highest sales tax revenue in Illinois during February

By Chambana Sun | May 9, 2024

Champaign residents paid $3.5 million in sales taxes, the 11th highest total paid per municipality in February.

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Intersection at Fifth and Stoughton Streets to close for maintenance project

By Chambana Sun | May 9, 2024

On May 9, 2024, it was announced that as part of the City’s 2024 Infrastructure Maintenance Project, A&A Concrete will be closing the intersection of Fifth Street and Stoughton Street. The work is scheduled to commence on Monday, May 13, 2024. Depending on weather conditions, the closure is expected to last between four to six weeks.

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Illinois State House District 104 candidate: "We must do better as a state to protect victims of human trafficking'

By Chambana Sun | May 8, 2024

Brandun Schweizer, a candidate for Illinois State House District 104, emphasized the need for the state to enhance its efforts "to protect victims of human trafficking." Schweizer, set to compete against Democrat Jarrett Clem in the general election, discussed the status of various bills that are "aimed at supporting survivors."

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Champaign County in week ending May 4?

By Chambana Sun | May 8, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Champaign County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 4, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Rep. Mary Miller Introduces Legislation to Preserve America's Farmland

By Chambana Sun | May 8, 2024

Washington - This week, Congresswoman Mary Miller (R-IL) introduced the Preserving America’s Farmland Act, which would force the Department of Agriculture to assess the impacts that solar panel installations, operation, and decommissioning have on the health of farm soil, livestock, water drainage, and vegetation. Representative Miller made the following statement: “As a family farmer, I am very concerned with America’s prime farmland being covered with solar panel installations. Food security is national security, and if we cover our prime soil with solar panels, we will...

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Online auction for 2013 Chevrolet Camaro in Champaign on May 15, 2024

By Chambana Sun | May 8, 2024

The City of Champaign is selling a 2013 Chevrolet Camaro vehicle via online auction. Bids will be accepted through GovDeals until Wednesday, May 15, 2024, at 1:00 p.m., CST.

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Piatt County ranks 70th in total sales taxes paid in Illinois during February

By Chambana Sun | May 8, 2024

Piatt County residents paid $135,629 in sales taxes, ranking 70th in total sales taxes paid per county in February.

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Garage fire on Alabama Ave quickly controlled by Champaign Fire Department

By Chambana Sun | May 8, 2024

The Champaign Fire Department responded to a fire in a detached garage in the 600 block of Alabama Ave., Wednesday, May 8, at 1:25 p.m. Fire crews were able to quickly get the fire under control.