April, 2019 Stories | Chambana Sun

Illinois General Assembly: How they voted on HB2822

By Local Labs News Service | Apr 9, 2019

Illinois HB2822 passed the state House on April 9.

Rep. Ammons-sponsored law amending the Prevention of Tobacco Use by Minors and Sale and Distribution of Tobacco Products Act goes into effect on July 1

By Local Labs News Service | Apr 9, 2019

A new law sponsored by Rep. Carol Ammons (D-103) that was introduced with the purpose of amending the Prevention of Tobacco Use by Minors and Sale and Distribution of Tobacco Products Act went into effect on July 1, according to the official Illinois General Assembly website.

Illinois General Assembly: HB345 actions on April 8

By Local Labs News Service | Apr 9, 2019

The following actions were taken on April 8 in the House on House bill HB345 ("tobacco products-under 21"): "Public Act . . . . . . . . .", "Effective Date July" and "Governor Approved".

One case of criminal fondling reported on Parkland College campus in 2017

By Local Labs News Service | Apr 9, 2019

There was 1 on-campus case of criminal fondling in 2017 on the campus of Parkland College, located in Champaign, according to the most recent crime statistics available on the U.S. Department of Education website.

Illinois General Assembly: How they voted on HB2152

By Local Labs News Service | Apr 9, 2019

Illinois HB2152 passed the state House on April 9.

Illinois General Assembly: How they voted on HB2451

By Local Labs News Service | Apr 9, 2019

Illinois HB2451 passed the state House on April 9.

Illinois General Assembly: How they voted on HB2656

By Local Labs News Service | Apr 9, 2019

Illinois HB2656 passed the state House on April 9.

Illinois General Assembly: How they voted on HB2078

By Local Labs News Service | Apr 9, 2019

Illinois HB2078 passed the state House on April 9.

State pension crisis the result of 'corruption' and 'crooked' Springfield politics, Caulkins says

By Glenn Minnis | Apr 8, 2019

State Rep. Dan Caulkins (R-Decatur) did not mince words when discussing the case of an Illinois man who qualified for a Teacher Retirement System (TRS) pension after having worked as a substitute teacher for just one day.

One aggravated assault reported on Parkland College campus in 2017

By Local Labs News Service | Apr 8, 2019

There was 1 on-campus aggravated assault in 2017 on the campus of Parkland College, located in Champaign, according to the most recent crime statistics available on the U.S. Department of Education website.

Who will be on the April 2 ballot in Village of Cerro Gordo

By Local Labs News Service | Apr 8, 2019

Voters will decide who will serve as Village of Cerro Gordo trustee when they head to the polls on April 2.

Deland-Weldon Elementary School scores 11.3% ELA proficiency, 6.5% on math in 2018

By Local Labs News Service | Apr 8, 2019

Of the 112 students attending Deland-Weldon Elementary School in 2018, 11.3 percent scored proficient in English Language Arts and 6.5 percent were proficient in math, according to a report recently released by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE).