Chambana Sun

309 S. Lott Blvd., Gibson City purchased by Kristy Siebert

By Chambana Sun | Aug 3, 2018

On Aug. 3, 2018, Kristy Siebert sold their three bedroom, one bathroom home at 309 S. Lott Blvd., Gibson City to Kristy Siebert for $87,500.

Q1 real estate sales report: Tolono

By Local Labs News Service | Aug 3, 2018

Median prices declined in Tolono over last year, and are up 15.1 percent over 10 years, adjusted for inflation, according to first quarter sales data collected by BlockShopper.com

Shelden committee reports nearly $1K in contributions during first quarter

By Local Labs News Service | Aug 3, 2018

Citizens for Mark Shelden, a candidate committee, reported receiving $500 from Jan. 1 through March 31, according to its first quarter report to the Illinois State Board of Elections.

How much has Rossville-Alvin CUSD 7 overspent over the past 10 years?

By Local Labs News Service | Aug 3, 2018

Rossville Alvin Community Unit School District 7 accumulated $3.50 million in debt between fiscal years 2008 and 2017, according to a Chambana Sun analysis of public schools data.

CITY OF URBANA: Urbana Landmark Hotel Up for Auction

By Press release submission | Aug 3, 2018

The City of Urbana has been notified by brokerage Avison Young that the Urbana Landmark Hotel will be put up for auction beginning September 11, 2018.Mayor Diane Marlin asked that developers step forward with their transformative ideas for Downtown Urbana.

CHAMPAIGN CITY COUNCIL: Neighborhood Small Grant Program Aids in Storm Cleanup

By Press release submission | Aug 3, 2018

On June 10, the Ironwood and Copper Ridge subdivisions were hit by a tornado that caused damage to properties in the area.

Tim and Jo Ann Degarmo purchase 1801 Lake Ridge Court, Lake of the Woods

By Metric Media News Service | Aug 2, 2018

On Aug. 2, 2018, Tim and Jo Ann Degarmo purchased a home at 1801 Lake Ridge Court, Lake of the Woods from Thomas R. Mumm for $295,000.

Core Champaign Hockey purchases 306 S. Market, Champaign

By Metric Media News Service | Aug 2, 2018

The property at 306 S. Market, Champaign was sold on Aug. 2, 2018 by Sadye Marco (trust) for $625,000. The buyer was Core Champaign Hockey.

How much has Rantoul City SD 137 overspent over the past 10 years?

By Local Labs News Service | Aug 2, 2018

Rantoul City School District 137 accumulated $14.60 million in debt between fiscal years 2008 and 2017, according to a Chambana Sun analysis of public schools data.

Hays committee reports nearly $2K in contributions during first quarter

By Local Labs News Service | Aug 2, 2018

Citizens for Chad Hays, a candidate committee, reported receiving $1,910 from Jan. 1 through March 31, according to its first quarter report to the Illinois State Board of Elections.

Q1 real estate sales report: Sidney

By Local Labs News Service | Aug 2, 2018

Median prices rose in Sidney over last year, and are down 8 percent over 10 years, adjusted for inflation, according to first quarter sales data collected by BlockShopper.com

CITY OF URBANA: Community Police Discussion

By Press release submission | Aug 2, 2018

The City of Urbana will conduct a facilitated Community Police Discussion on Wednesday, August 1, 2018.Please join us for the guided dialogue about police-community relations in the City of Urbana, Illinois.

CHAMPAIGN CITY COUNCIL : Concrete Street Improvements Project – Green Street (Prospect To New)- Construction Update

By Press release submission | Aug 2, 2018

As part of the City’s 2018 Concrete Street Improvements Project, the pavement on Green Street from Prospect Avenue to New Street will be reconstructed.

Caulkins not surprised by pension problems, says it's symptom of bigger issue

By Glenn Minnis | Aug 1, 2018

Dan Caulkins barely raises an eye over news that almost a third of all the city’s property tax revenues end up in one of the 143 special taxing districts controlled by Mayor Rahm Emanuel and city alderman.

GOP candidates ready to 'face the music' to get Illinois back in black Caulkins says

By Glenn Minnis | Aug 1, 2018

Dan Caulkins has a colorful way of looking at the politicians in Springfield he holds responsible for the state’s out-of-control pension benefits system.

From Chicago City Wire

Have you opted out of a public sector union? We want to hear about it

By Daniel Beauregard | 7 years ago

The U.S. Supreme Court in June ruled that approximately 5 million government workers nationwide should not be forced to pay dues to public employee unions.

Former state university employee Muyot paid in $36K to pension fund, could collect $532K in retirement

By Local Labs News Service | Aug 1, 2018

Former state university employee Maria Muyot, who retired in July 2018, saved $35,924 toward a pension over 11 years working for state universities, State Universities Retirement System of Illinois records show.

Former state university employee Henderson paid in $63K to pension fund, could collect $1.29M in retirement

By Local Labs News Service | Aug 1, 2018

Former state university employee Teresa Henderson, who retired in July 2018, saved $63,045 toward a pension over 21 years working for state universities, State Universities Retirement System of Illinois records show.

Former state university employee Vose paid in $84K to pension fund, could collect $1.91M in retirement

By Local Labs News Service | Aug 1, 2018

Former state university employee Michael Vose, who retired in July 2018, saved $83,834 toward a pension over 33 years working for state universities, State Universities Retirement System of Illinois records show.

Former state university employee Lockridge paid in $3K to pension fund, could collect $223K in retirement

By Local Labs News Service | Aug 1, 2018

Former state university employee Carolyn Lockridge, who retired in July 2018, saved $3,075 toward a pension over 1 years working for state universities, State Universities Retirement System of Illinois records show.