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Gutzmer: Urbana's new crisis management system focuses on ‘getting people where they need to go as quickly as possible’

By Chambana Sun Report | Jan 4, 2023

The Urbana School District recently discussed implementing a new crisis management app to ensure the health and safety of its students and staff.

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Homer mayor on new water treatment plant: 'Water is the best commodity we've got to provide for our citizens'

By Chambana Sun Report | Jan 2, 2023

The Village of Homer considers plans for a new water treatment plant.

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Wiemelt on Urbana District dual language program changes: ‘The focus of any decision needs to be on children’

By Chambana Sun Report | Jan 1, 2023

The Urbana School District recently discussed the future of their dual language programs.

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Illinois' Holbrook: Proposed gun control 'legislation represents a direct attack on the Constitutional rights afforded to citizens of the United States'

By Chambana Sun Report | Dec 21, 2022

Rep. Brad Halbrook recently released his newsletter which highlighted a petition of a house bill that he and other Republican legislators feel is unconstitutional.

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Halbrook: 'Your 2A rights are under attack. Fight back against HB-5855! Donate to the legal defense fund'

By Chambana Sun Report | Dec 20, 2022

In a Dec. 15 Facebook post, Rep. Brad Halbrook urged his supporters to donate to a legal defense fund.

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Caulkins on gun legislation: 'I believe this whole thing is unconstitutional'

By Chambana Sun Report | Dec 20, 2022

In a Dec. 15 interview with WGLT, Rep. Dan Caulkins (R-Decatur) talked about House Bill 5855, the "Protect Illinois Communities Act."

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Caulkins assures constituents he'll vote against assault weapons ban

By Chambana Sun Report | Dec 16, 2022

In a Dec. 10 Facebook post, Rep. Dan Caulkins assured his constituents he would oppose House Bill 5855.

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Engineer Clark on energy program: 'There's been significant cumulative savings for our city'

By Chambana Sun Report | Dec 15, 2022

The city engineer of Champaign, Dave Clark, gave an update to city council about the city’s electricity aggregation program at council's Dec. 6 meeting.

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Danville approves fitness center; owner Stines says he'd 'take care of the property, do it the right way'

By Chambana Sun Report | Dec 12, 2022

At its Nov. 15 meeting, the Danville City Council approved an ordinance permitting a proposed fitness facility by a vote of 9 to 3.

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Business owner Jansky on Danville's culture: 'We would like to showcase our art there'

By Chambana Sun Report | Dec 12, 2022

The city council discussed zoning for a tattoo parlor in the city.

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Rietz briefs Danville City Council on police, fire pension funds: Funding change 'was able to protect us from a real big spike in contribution'

By Chambana Sun Report | Dec 8, 2022

Danville’s police and fire pension funds weathered the downturn in the stock market relatively well, the fund manager told the City Council at a recent meeting.

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Caulkins: 'Happy Illinois Statehood Day. It is my honor and privilege to serve my fellow Illinoisans. Happy 204th Birthday Illinois!'

By Chambana Sun Report | Dec 8, 2022

In a Dec. 3 Facebook post, Rep. Dan Caulkins celebrated Illinois Statehood Day.

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Halbrook: UI legislation ‘will raise rates on employers to fix a problem created by the Pritzker administration’

By Chambana Sun Report | Dec 6, 2022

State Rep. Brad Halbrook (R-Shelbyville) is one of many Republicans criticizing Gov. J.B. Pritzker for not paying Illinois' unemployment insurance debt in a timely manner.

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Halbrook: ‘Illinoisans’ safety will recede as dangerous criminals are released’

By Chambana Sun Report | Dec 5, 2022

State Rep. Brad Halbrook (R-Shelbyville) said the minor changes the General Assembly made to the SAFE-T Act do not go far enough to protect Illinoisans.

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Ross Grimes, Representative of Fehr Graham, Environmental engineering firm said So quite a lot of work has been done out on the site to investigate and to characterize the site.

By Chambana Sun Report | Dec 3, 2022

The city held a public hearing on a grant application.

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Caulkins thanks First-Light USA for donation of flashlights to Piatt County officers

By Chambana Sun Report | Nov 30, 2022

In a Nov 24 Facebook post, Rep. Dan Caulkins thanked First-Light USA for a donation of First Light T-Max LE flashlights to the Piatt County Sheriff’s patrol division.

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Halbrook: ‘The intent behind this legislation is not to help campaigns become more truthful, but to shut down free speech’

By Chambana Sun Report | Nov 30, 2022

State Rep. Brad Halbrook (R-Shelbyville) said the Truth In Politics Act is aimed at limiting speech in opposition to those in control of the state apparatus.

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Champaign police and fire departments announce promotions and swear in new officers, firefighters

By Chambana Sun Report | Nov 24, 2022

The city of Champaign recently swore in new police officers and firefighters.

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Barickman reminds constituents of rebates on electric vehicles

By Chambana Sun Report | Nov 24, 2022

In a Nov. 13 Facebook post, state Sen. Jason Barickman (R-Bloomington) reminded Illinois residents about the opportunity to take advantage of rebates for electric vehicles and motorcycles.

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Halbrook: ‘There should be bipartisan support for election integrity efforts’

By Chambana Sun Report | Nov 18, 2022

State Rep. Brad Halbrook (R-Shelbyville) is calling for electoral reform following the Nov. 8 election.