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City of Champaign hosts Neighborhood Services Applies for Ihda Strong Communities Grant on June 9, 2023

By Chambana Sun Report | Jun 15, 2023

Neighborhood Services staff members worked hard preparing an application to the Illinois Housing Development Authority (IHDA) Strong Communities Program (SCP), that was due June 7, 2023.

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City of Champaign hosts Code Compliance Division Tours Idea Garden on June 9, 2023

By Chambana Sun Report | Jun 14, 2023

The Code Compliance Division of the Neighborhood Services Department recently toured the Idea Garden at the University of Illinois Arboretum.

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Sangamon Valley Water District general manager served with two orders of protection

By Chambana Sun Report | Jun 14, 2023

A couple of weeks ago, Kerry Gifford, the General Manager of the Sangamon Valley Public Water District, turned in his resignation as Treasurer of the District and apparently had some words with the water district’s board president or someone else in the office.

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City of Champaign hosts Finance Offices Getting a Refresh on June 9, 2023

By Chambana Sun Report | Jun 13, 2023

Work started this week on an update to the Finance Department office space. Contractors removed all the old furniture and cubical walls in preparation for carpet and painting this summer.

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City of Champaign hosts “ice Pops With a Cop” Event Held at Hedge Pop! Park on June 9, 2023

By Chambana Sun Report | Jun 12, 2023

On June 6, 2023, Champaign Police were joined by staff from multiple City departments to host “Ice Pops with a Cop” at the Hedge Pop! Park.

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Nsd Hosts Game Night at Hedge Pop! Park

By Chambana Sun Report | Jun 12, 2023

On Thursday June 9th, the Neighborhood Services Department hosted a Game Night event at Hedge POP! Park from 5-7pm.

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Champaign Police Join Community for Coffee With a Cop

By Chambana Sun Report | Jun 11, 2023

Champaign Police held their second Coffee with a Cop event of 2023 on June 6 at Starbucks on South Neil Street.

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Cpd Employee Awards Ceremony Video

By Chambana Sun Report | Jun 11, 2023

The Communications Division recorded the May 17, 2023, Police Department Employee Awards Ceremony to capture all the wonderful moments of recognition and celebration.

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City of Champaign hosts Cpd Officers Support Special Olympics With Annual Torch Run on June 9, 2023

By Chambana Sun Report | Jun 11, 2023

On June 7, 2023, Champaign Police officers once again supported the Special Olympics by participating in Leg Two of the Illinois Law Enforcement Torch Run.

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Bennett: 'Community colleges provide 4000 degrees and certificates to over 600,000 students'

By Chambana Sun Report | Jun 11, 2023

In a June 4 Facebook post, Sen. Thomas M. Bennett ce;ebrated the contributions of the community college system.

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June 13, 2023 Regular Study Session

By Chambana Sun Report | Jun 10, 2023

The City Council agenda for the June 13, 2023 Regular Study Session is now available through the link below.

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Washington Street Road Closure (Between James Street and Mckinley Avenue)

By Chambana Sun Report | Jun 10, 2023

In order to repair sanitary sewer service at 1114 W. Washington Street, Mattex Service will close Washington Street between James Street and McKinley Avenue. During the closure, through traffic will not be allowed, but access will be maintained to all local properties.

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City of Champaign hosts Residential Fire – 2003 Winchester Dr. on June 9, 2023

By Chambana Sun Report | Jun 10, 2023

The Champaign Fire Department responded to a fire in a single-family home at 2003 Winchester Dr., Friday, June 9, at 12:08 a.m. Fire crews quickly extinguished the fire in the home.

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Marron: ‘The amount of money that the Democrats understated fairly significantly is going to undocumented immigrants’

By Chambana Sun Report | Jun 9, 2023

State Rep. Mike Marron (R-Fithian) is questioning the $550 million appropriated in the budget for healthcare for undocumented immigrants in the state.

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Marron: This budget is not balanced and includes huge funding holes on vital programs like the after-school resources we utilize here in Vermilion County that will now have to shutter.

By Chambana Sun Report | Jun 9, 2023

In a May 26 Facebook post, Rep. Mike Marron shared information on what he calls "the ISBE funding flop."

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City of Champaign hosts Building Permits Issued on June 8, 2023

By Chambana Sun Report | Jun 9, 2023

The Champaign Fire Department’s Building Safety Division recently issued the following building permits for projects with an estimated construction value of $250,000 or more.

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'This is a fundamentally bad idea': Sen. Rose criticizes amendment permitting noncitizens to be hired as police officers

By Chambana Sun Report | Jun 5, 2023

The Illinois House and Senate have approved a bill that would allow state law enforcement agencies to hire non-citizens as fully licensed law enforcement officers.

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Faraci: 'Illinoisans deserve a state budget that is balanced, helps our local economy and protects funding for those who need it most'

By Chambana Sun Report | Jun 5, 2023

Illinois Sen. Paul Faraci (D-Champaign) shared his thoughts on the 2023-24 state budget in a recent Facebook post..

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City of Champaign Request for Proposals – Meeting Room Carpet on June 6, 2023

By Chambana Sun Report | Jun 5, 2023

The City of Champaign is accepting proposals for Meeting Room Carpet for the Champaign Public Library.

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Illinois' Miller criticizes newly passed state budget: 'There's more spending with less money'

By Chambana Sun Report | Jun 4, 2023

State Rep. Chris Miller (R-Robinson) recently expressed his dissatisfaction with the fiscal year 2023-2024 budget released by Gov. JB Pritzker and Illinois Democrats.