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Village of Belgium Plan Commission met November 26

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Nov 28, 2018

Village of Belgium Plan Commission met 7 p.m. Monday, November 26.

Christine Bruns purchases 1086 2400N, Thomasboro

By Metric Media News Service | Nov 28, 2018

The home at 1086 2400N, Thomasboro was sold on Nov. 28, 2018 by Ramon Testamentary Freese (trust) and Dora M. Freese (estate) for $808,000. The buyer was Christine Bruns.

Village of Belgium Public Utilities Committee will meet November 27

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Nov 28, 2018

Village of Belgium Public Utilities Committee will meet at 6 p.m. Tuesday, November 27.

City of Urbana City Council met November 26

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Nov 28, 2018

City of Urbana City Council met 7 p.m. Monday, November 26.

Village of Homer Cemetery Board will meet November 27

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Nov 28, 2018

Village of Homer Cemetery Board will meet at 9 a.m. Tuesday, November 27.

From Prairie State Wire

College acceptance rates at 2 top-rated Illinois schools plummet between 2006 and 2018

By Prairie State Wire reports | 6 years ago

Illinois universities topped a national ranking of prestigious schools whose acceptance rates have declined a collective 37 percent over the past 12 years, according to a new study by BusinessStudent.com.

Caulkins cautiously optimistic

By Glenn Minnis | Nov 26, 2018

Even as he acknowledges that his party’s plight has become more difficult, Dan Caulkins remains as committed to his party as he’s ever been.

Armstrong Builders of Champaign acquire 107 Astoria Drive, Savoy

By Metric Media News Service | Nov 26, 2018

The home at 107 Astoria Drive, Savoy was sold on Nov. 26, 2018 by Armstrong Builders of Champaign for $330,000. The buyers were Michael J. and Elizabeth Denise Lauher.

How much revenue has Gifford CCSD 188 received from state taxpayers?

By Local Labs News Service | Nov 26, 2018

The subsidy Gifford Community Consolidated School District 188 received through state taxes decreased 51.7 percent from fiscal year 2008 to 2017, adjusted for inflation, according to a Chambana Sun analysis of public schools data.

School discipline: Which Illinois districts reported the most suspensions?

By Local Labs News Service | Nov 26, 2018

Danville Community Consolidated School District 118, Urbana School District 116 and Hoopeston Area Community Unit School District 11 were among those in Illinois that reported the highest rate of students suspended for any reason during the 2016-17 school year, according to the latest report from the Illinois State Board of Education.

Champaign County approves four of five referendums on Nov. 6 ballot

By Danielle Pacey | Nov 25, 2018

Champaign County voted "yes" on four referendums and rejected another Nov. 6.

How much revenue has Gibson City-Melvin-Sibley CUSD 5 received from state taxpayers?

By Local Labs News Service | Nov 25, 2018

The subsidy Gibson City-Melvin-Sibley Community Unified School District 5 received through state taxes decreased 39.7 percent from fiscal year 2008 to 2017, adjusted for inflation, according to a Chambana Sun analysis of public schools data.