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Champaign City Council cancels September 9, 2025 regular study session

By J. C. Bland | Sep 5, 2025

The City of Champaign has announced the cancellation of its Regular Study Session that was scheduled for Tuesday, September 9, 2025.

Champaign staff addresses police cadets on community relations and engagement

By J. C. Bland | Sep 5, 2025

On September 4, 2025, Tracy Parsons, Community Relations Manager in the Equity and Engagement Department, spoke to over 110 cadets at the Police Training Institute.

Champaign issues building permits for major commercial and residential projects

By J. C. Bland | Sep 4, 2025

The Champaign Fire Department’s Building Safety Division has issued several building permits for projects with estimated construction values exceeding $250,000.

Mary Miller shares legislative update and media appearance details with Illinois constituents

By J. C. Bland | Sep 4, 2025

U.S. Rep. Mary Miller updated her Illinois constituents via social media on September 4, announcing a television interview and highlighting both constituent services and new legislation concerning parental rights in education.

Rep. Mary Miller criticizes Illinois leadership and media coverage in recent social media posts

By J. C. Bland | Sep 3, 2025

U.S. Congresswoman Rep. Mary Miller used her social media accounts on September 2-3, 2025 to criticize state leaders' handling of public safety and accuse major news outlets of partisan bias.

Sangamon Drive closed for sewer repairs through September 8

By J. C. Bland | Sep 3, 2025

Sangamon Drive is temporarily closed between Western Avenue and Cambridge Drive as a sanitary sewer repair takes place at 1068 Sangamon Drive.

Prairie State Taxes: Piatt County residents rank 72nd in total sales taxes paid for June

By J. C. Bland | Aug 14, 2025

Piatt County residents paid $180,393 in sales taxes, ranking 72nd in total sales taxes paid per county in June.

$645,146 in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax collected in June for Champaign County

By J. C. Bland | Aug 14, 2025

In June, Champaign County saw an increase in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax collection compared to the previous month.

Prairie State Taxes: Ford County residents rank 93rd in total sales taxes paid for June

By J. C. Bland | Aug 13, 2025

Ford County residents paid $59,060 in sales taxes, ranking 93rd in total sales taxes paid per county in June.

Vermilion County residents pay $205,283 in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax in June

By J. C. Bland | Aug 12, 2025

In June, Vermilion County saw an increase in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax collection compared to the previous month.

Prairie State Sales Taxes: Vermilion County residents paid 43rd-largest sum in June

By J. C. Bland | Aug 12, 2025

Vermilion County residents paid $530,688 in sales taxes, the 43rd highest total paid per county in June.

Champaign County residents pay just under $2.6 million in County School Facility Tax in June

By J. C. Bland | Aug 11, 2025

In June, Champaign County saw an increase in County School Facility Tax collection compared to the previous month.

Prairie State Sales Taxes: Champaign County residents paid 9th-largest sum in June

By J. C. Bland | Aug 11, 2025

Champaign County residents paid just over $4.2 million in sales taxes, the ninth highest total paid per county in June.

Ford County collects $16,235 in County Sales Tax in June

By J. C. Bland | Aug 10, 2025

In June, Ford County saw an increase in County Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

Champaign County residents pay $216,110 in County Sales Tax in June

By J. C. Bland | Aug 9, 2025

In June, Champaign County saw an increase in County Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

$93,766 in County Sales Tax collected in June for Vermilion County

By J. C. Bland | Aug 8, 2025

In June, Vermilion County saw a decrease in County Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

Champaign County collects $746,893 in Countywide Sales Tax in June

By J. C. Bland | Aug 7, 2025

In June, Champaign County saw an increase in Countywide Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

Piatt County taxpayers give $117,102 in County School Facility Tax in June

By J. C. Bland | Aug 6, 2025

In June, Piatt County saw an increase in County School Facility Tax collection compared to the previous month.

Vermilion County collects $231,640 in Countywide Sales Tax in June

By J. C. Bland | Aug 5, 2025

In June, Vermilion County saw an increase in Countywide Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

Ford County taxpayers give $42,825 in Countywide Sales Tax in June

By J. C. Bland | Aug 4, 2025

In June, Ford County saw an increase in Countywide Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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