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Faraci: 'Medicaid members! Don’t risk losing your health insurance. Update your address with Illinois Medicaid'

By Chambana Sun Report | Mar 22, 2023

In a March 20 Facebook post, Sen. Paul Faraci encouraged individuals who have Medicaid coverage to make sure their information is correct.

Halbrook: ‘I am completely opposed to rank choice voting’

By Chambana Sun Report | Mar 22, 2023

State Rep. Brad Halbrook (R-Shelbyville) has come out against legislation that would allow for ranked-choice voting (RCV) throughout Illinois.

Quarnstrom: New assessor Moore 'has been a great asset to the assessor’s office'

By Chambana Sun Report | Mar 20, 2023

At its March 7 meeting, Champaign City Council accepted the resignation of township assessor Paul Faraci and contracted with deputy assessor Katherine Moore to serve as his replacement.

Bennett: 'This bill is designed to help schools cover vacancies, particularly with substitute teachers'

By Chambana Sun Report | Mar 17, 2023

In a March 13 news release, Sen. Thomas Bennett (R-Morris) shared an update on legislation to address the teacher shortage and give flexibility to school districts with scheduling challenges.

VanBuskirk: Bike program has brought 'a reduction in car miles traveled and less wear and tear on our infrastructure'

By Chambana Sun Report | Mar 14, 2023

Champaign City Council discussed its work with VeoRide to provide a dockless bike transportation network to the community, a program that started out as a connection for students and expanded to a citywide program.

Champaign City Council welcomes new staffers

By Chambana Sun Report | Mar 14, 2023

Champaign City Council welcomed four new employees during its March 7 meeting, with City Manager Dorothy David introducing to council the new staff members and their duties.

Niemerg: 'Several Illinois counties dominated the national rankings in terms of corn and soybean production last year'

By Chambana Sun Report | Mar 9, 2023

State Rep. Adam Niemerg (R-Dieterich) recently shared news about Illinois' corn and soybean production.

Danville Alderman: 'What is one person's vulgarity is another person's political speech'

By Chambana Sun Report | Mar 7, 2023

The Danville City Council discussed the legality of vulgar signs in the city during a Feb. 21 meeting.

Champaign council honors promoted police officers, firefighters

By Chambana Sun Report | Mar 1, 2023

At its Feb. 21 meeting, Champaign City Council recognized the promotion of several of the city's police officers and firefighters.

Faraci: 'We hope to bring additional awareness to the benefits of CTE programs'

By Chambana Sun Report | Mar 1, 2023

In a Feb. 27 news release, Sen. Paul Faraci shared a declaration that February was Career and Technical Education Month in Illinois.

Miller: 'Illinoisans should note, excessive taxes, regulation and spending has never in history led to more prosperity'

By Chambana Sun Report | Feb 27, 2023

In a Feb. 16 news release, Rep. Chris Miller responded to Gov. J.B. Pritzker's State of the State Address and budget.

Breaking: Wind turbine preparing to self-decommission

By Chambana Sun Report | Feb 22, 2023

A reader sent this photo of what appears to be a Wind Turbine preparing to “self-decommission” –

Village of Mansfield Board gets update on proposed water treatment plant

By Chambana Sun Report | Feb 21, 2023

At its Feb. 6 meeting, the Village of Mansfield Board heard an update on water infrastructure plans.

Halbrook invites constituents to town hall meetings

By Chambana Sun Report | Feb 17, 2023

State Rep. Brad Halbrook (R-Shelbyville) is gearing up for more town hall meetings, with one coming up at 6 p.m. Monday at the Elizabeth Titus Memorial Library in Sullivan.

Rose on rising electric bills: ‘This is a significant crisis’

By Chambana Sun Report | Feb 15, 2023

State Sen. Chapin Rose (R-Mahomet) is one of several lawmakers seeking relief for downstate Ameren electric utility customers who’ve recently seen big increases in their electric bills.

Caulkins: 'You’re never going to fix the problem if you don’t admit the problem'

By Chambana Sun Report | Feb 14, 2023

Rep. Dan Caulkins (R-Decatur) recently criticized Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot for the low rate of arrests made in the city.

Judge tosses Rantoul referendum off ballot

By Chambana Sun Report | Feb 14, 2023

Champaign Circuit Court issued an Order overturning the Rantoul Electoral Board’s Decision and tossed the Rantoul Referendum off the ballot during Judicial Review.

Rose: ‘This legislation is simply to point out the hypocrisy’

By Chambana Sun Report | Feb 13, 2023

State Sen. Chapin Rose (R-Mahomet) has filed a bill that would require the installation of a windmill on the bean exhibit in Millennium Park, as well as the installation of one windmill per city park in addition to redeveloping Millennium Park as a “solar energy park.”

Niemerg: 'Bringing the students to their state capitol ... is a nice complement to the textbook information they learn'

By Chambana Sun Report | Feb 13, 2023

Rep. Adam Niemerg (R-Dieterich) welcomed a government class from Dieterich High School to the state capitol in Springfield on Tuesday, according to a press release published on Friday.

Rantoul City school district hears proposal for alternative school for non-traditional learning: 'Think we could do with this alternative school'

By Chambana Sun Report | Feb 11, 2023

The Rantoul City school district hears a presentation on a proposed alternative school in the district.

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